In Congo, With Rebels Now at Bay, Calm Erupts
By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN
If the endangered mountain gorillas are any sign, things may finally be looking up in eastern Congo as Rwandan aid in combating rebels has paid off.
Tony Cenicola/The New York Times
Working with eBay, Hearst will run inserts in Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping and Esquire.
The company is burnishing its environmental credentials, and working with Hearst magazines to promote them.
Video: A Fragile OptimismEurope Backs Tariffs on U.S. Biofuel Imports
By JAMES KANTER
European producers have complained to trade regulators that their counterparts in the United States benefit from both U.S. and European subsidies.
Bid to Undo Bush Memo on Threats to Species
By CORNELIA DEAN
President Obama ordered a review of a Bush administration rule that exempted officials from having to consult with wildlife experts before taking actions that might harm endangered species.
Grass-Roots Uprising Against River Dam Challenges Tokyo
By MARTIN FACKLER
Uprisings have cropped up in Japan ever since a small citizen group blocked the government from building a dam.
March 03, 2009, 12:09 PM
A Call for Resilient Farms in Warming World
A case for genetic research to sustain farm yields in warming world.
March 01, 2009, 11:48 AM
Hard Paths to Treaty, U.S. Law on Climate
Sparring intensifies between industry and activists, poor and rich countries, as a treaty and legislation on climate loom.
March 04, 2009, 1:09 PM
Los Angeles Solar Measure Falls Behind
By a narrow margin, voters have apparently rejected a controversial solar-power ballot initiative.
March 04, 2009, 12:28 PM
Ethanol from 'Energy Cane' (and Someday, Orange Peels)
The Gulf Coast cellulosic ethanol developer Verenium explains the advantages of "energy cane" -- and the disadvantages of orange peels.
March 04, 2009, 8:45 AM
Global Car Makers Asked to Cut Emissions by Half
A Global Fuel Economy Initiative unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show is aimed at reducing fuel consumption in cars by 50 percent by 2050.
March 04, 2009, 7:04 AM
Are Couch-Potato Shoppers Greener than Mall Rats?
Shopping online from sites such as Buy.com uses less energy than driving to the mall, a Carnegie Mellon study finds.
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Not Electric, Not Hybrid, but Still Green
By WILLIAM DIEM
On display at the Geneva auto show are new approaches to internal combustion that promise to reduce emissions without sacrificing performance.
Europe to Allow Two Bans on Genetically Altered Crops
By JAMES KANTER
European Union governments voted to allow Austria and Hungary to maintain national bans on growing genetically modified crops from Monsanto.
Observatory
Land Use and Density Affect Fires in Indonesia
By HENRY FOUNTAIN
A new study suggests that while drought may lead to the worst incidences of burning in Indonesia, land use and population density also play roles.
Observatory
Moderate Development Is Tied to Reef Damage
By HENRY FOUNTAIN
Overfishing in coral reefs is more of a problem in areas of moderate development than in poorer regions.
Car Crashes to Please Mother Nature
By LESLIE KAUFMAN
“24” is going green, becoming the first “carbon neutral” television series.
Indian Pt. Broken Pipe Spurs Safety Worries
By ANNIE CORREAL
Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials said there were very low levels of radioactive material in the water that escaped a cooling system at the plant.
Obama’s Backing Raises Hopes for Climate Pact
By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL
The perception that the U.S. is now serious about tackling climate change has set off a flurry of diplomacy around the globe.
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Obama’s Greenhouse Gas Gamble
By JOHN M. BRODER
As part of his budget, President Obama has proposed mandatory caps on greenhouse gases and a system for auctioning permits to companies that emit them.
$25 Billion to Promote Electric Cars Is Untouched
By LESLIE WAYNE
Seventy-five companies have applied but funds from the Energy Department have yet to be allocated.
Drilling Down on the Budget
Setting ‘Green’ Goals
By JOHN M. BRODER
The budget promises what it calls a comprehensive effort to address global warming, slash oil imports and create a “green” economy that produces millions of new jobs.
California: Drought Emergency Declared
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency because of three years of below-average rain and snowfall in the state.
Town Green
From Tons of Manure, a Growth Industry
By GERRI HIRSHEY
Biodegradable seed-starting containers made of cow manure are sold to commercial and backyard growers who prefer their advantages over plastic pots.
Mr. Whipple Left It Out: Soft Is Rough on Forests
By LESLIE KAUFMAN
The soft toilet paper that Americans love uses millions of trees, because recycled paper does not have the same feel.
Preparing for a Flood of Energy Efficiency Spending
By KATE GALBRAITH
Experts worry that cities aren’t ready to oversee the energy-efficiency money coming their way.
News Analysis
In Climate Debate, Exaggeration Is a Pitfall
By ANDREW C. REVKIN
In the attempt to shape the public’s views on climate change, hyperbole is a temptation on all sides.
Economic Crisis Complicates California’s Goals on Climate
By FELICITY BARRINGER
California was one of the first states to enact legislation to tackle global warming. But the state is also proving how hard it can be to carry out such laws, especially now.
E.P.A. Is Told to Reconsider Its Standards on Pollutants
By CORNELIA DEAN
Bush administration standards for pollutants like soot are “contrary to law and unsupported by adequately reasoned decisionmaking,” a federal appeals court said.
NASA Satellite Fails to Reach Orbit
By KENNETH CHANG
A NASA satellite to track carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere landed in the ocean, scuttling the $278 million mission.
Square Feet
Towers in Manhattan Gather Heat from Power Generators
By ALEC APPELBAUM
A small but growing number of commercial landlords in New York are installing energy-efficient power stations in their buildings.
Environmentalists Advance on Emissions
By CORNELIA DEAN
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Environmental Protection Agency to issue new regulations on emissions of mercury and other pollutants from coal-fired power plants.
New Column
- When every single household purchase and decision seems fraught with questions of the earth’s survival, what’s a conscientious home dweller to do? In The Green Home, a new column that will appear frequently in print and every week online, leading environmentalists and consumer advocates will discuss ways to navigate our new domestic landscape.
The Green Home
Recycling Gadgets When They Go Pffft...
By JULIE SCELFO
Jason Linnell, the executive director of the National Center for Electronics Recycling, discusses how to dispose of old electronics.
Opinion
Room for Debate
Toilet Paper and Other Moral Choices
Apart from the choice of toilet paper, what are the simplest changes that Americans can adopt that would make an environmental difference?
Cleantech investing slows, foretelling a future GHG problem
March 4, 2009, 4:57 PM
Can 'green' buildings pass payback tests?
March 4, 2009, 4:57 PM
Storm-wary Australian officials ponder costs of coastal development
March 4, 2009, 8:42 AM
Europeans urge Obama to adopt medium-term climate targets
March 3, 2009, 8:40 AM
Preparing to confront the unknowable
March 2, 2009, 8:40 AM
Biofuel industry's lobbying effort emphasizes job creation
March 4, 2009, 4:58 PM
Supreme Court limits advocacy groups' standing to challenge public lands rules
March 4, 2009, 4:58 PM
Cash-strapped Mich. might hand wetlands permitting back to U.S.
March 4, 2009, 12:45 PM
DOE might make pending appliance standards 'more aggressive'
March 4, 2009, 12:45 PM
Standards, consumer education needed for 'smart grid' to work, Sen. Murkowski says
March 4, 2009, 7:19 AM
Multimedia
Vacuuming the Reef
In the Hawaiian Islands, researchers have developed the "Supersucker," a machine for removing a type of reef-damaging algae, which poses a problem for reefs worldwide.
The Battle for the Arctic
Scientists from the U.S., Canada and Russia race to map the Arctic Ocean under the looming deadline of a U.N. treaty. Adapted from a one-hour documentary on CBC-TV.
Tracking Carbon Footprints to the Breakfast Table
PepsiCo is one of a growing number of companies examining their carbon footprints.
The Wildlife of Crystal River, Fla.
Kings Bay and a nearby wildlife park are home to manatees, flamingos, a hippo and more.
Underwater Discoveries
Images from “Ocean: An Illustrated Atlas,” which catalogs the mysteries of the oceans.
Coal Ash Spill Raises Broader Questions
A billion gallons of coal ash breached a holding pond at a Tennessee power plant, reigniting a debate over the safety of the byproduct of clean coal technology.
Carbon Emissions Across the United States
There are big differences in emissions between companies, and from state to state, that may make it harder to reach agreements on cuts.
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For Beijing’s 12 million residents, air pollution is a serious problem.
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