POLITICAL COMEDY
EPA mulls tougher limits on new gas plants as 2024 election nears
The Environmental Protection Agency is considering strengthening a climate rule for coal- and gas-fired power plants, people familiar with the matter say
Clouds part and crowds scream as total solar eclipse delights the U.S.
Americans took in the awe-inspiring view of the last coast-to-coast total solar eclipse until 2045
What to do — and not do — in an earthquake
If you’re in an earthquake, drop, cover and hold on. Don’t go outside. If you’re outdoors, go to a wide-open space
The unassuming material that could soak up carbon emissions
Researchers want to use the ultrafine rock particles left by eroding glaciers — called “rock flour” — to suck climate-warming carbon from the air
Why you should spend more money on underwear
You can avoid fashion waste by buying higher-quality basics that will last longer
Here’s an unofficial playlist for watching the solar eclipse
In honor of the 2024 solar event, here’s a playlist of our favorite sun, moon and eclipse songs across genres to help enhance your viewing experience
Your ultimate guide to the total solar eclipse, its path and how to watch
The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse is almost here. This guide has tips about the path of totality, eclipse glasses, what to watch, travel, traffic and more
America’s new high-risk, high-reward $20 billion climate push
The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $20 billion to nonprofit organizations to help finance projects that boost clean energy and reduce emissions
Want an elephant? Botswana’s president says his country has too many.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi has bridled at calls by Germany and Britain to ban trophy hunting, suggesting that these countries try to live with the enormous animals themselves
The problem with your sneakers? They’re built to last too long.
Your shoes leave behind a trail of plastic. Now, companies are trying to clean it up by making soles out of plants