Amit Forlit, the Israeli Private Eye at the Heart of a Climate Hacking Scandal

14 October 2026 at 10:13

He’s been linked to someone called “The Hawk.” He named his company “This Isn’t a Dentist’s Office.” The feds say he hacked American environmentalists.

Supreme Court Hears Boulder Climate Case

NYT: Science

By: David Gelles

6 October 2026 at 16:19

Monday’s arguments were highly technical. A decision about whether the case could move forward isn’t expected until June or July.

Why Cities and States Are Fighting Climate Change in Courtrooms

NYT: Science

By: Karen Zraick and Claire Brown

5 October 2026 at 16:40

Faced with a president who has called global warming a hoax, officials have filed dozens of suits against oil companies to try to cover the costs of extreme weather.

The case now before the Supreme Court could affect dozens of others. Protesters gathered on Monday as the court heard arguments.

A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins

NYT: Science

By: Karen Zraick

4 October 2026 at 16:51

The justices are about to hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the oil industry faces billions of dollars in liability for damages caused by global warming.

Boulder has sued Exxon and Suncor saying they should help pay for the damage caused by global warming in the state. A Suncor refinery in Colorado last month.

California Sues to Block Trump From Weakening Fuel Economy Rules

NYT: Science

By: Brad Plumer

2 October 2026 at 19:35

The lawsuit is the 97th the state has filed against the Trump administration over the past year and a half.

Traffic in Los Angeles. California led other states to sue the Trump administration on Friday over new fuel efficiency standards.

Sales of Hulking Pickups and S.U.V.s Sag as Fuel Prices Soar

NYT: Technology

By: Jack Ewing

2 October 2026 at 14:07

Sales of big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have dipped as more Americans buy hybrids and smaller cars.

Sales of the Chevrolet Silverado were up, but the growth came from a light-duty version of the truck. Sales of heavy-duty Silverados slumped as Americans shift away from full-size pickups and S.U.V.s.

States Sue Over Trump’s Repeal of Climate Rules for Power Plants

NYT: Science

By: Brad Plumer

2 October 2026 at 15:22

The mostly Democratic-led states say that the E.P.A. acted unlawfully when it erased Biden-era limits on carbon dioxide from coal- and gas-fired plants.

President Trump has pushed to dismantle many federal policies that aim to tackle climate change, including Biden-era rules that limited planet-warming emissions from power plants.

Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New Cars

NYT: Science

By: Brad Plumer and Maxine Joselow

29 September 2026 at 12:32

The move marked the final step in the administration’s efforts to dismantle policies aimed at speeding the shift to electric vehicles.

The new standards should be relatively easy for automakers to meet, analysts said.

A Second Judge Strikes Down New York’s Climate ‘Superfund’ Law

NYT: Science

By: Karen Zraick

24 September 2026 at 15:23

A federal judge ruled that the new law, which would force fossil fuel companies to pay $75 billion to help cover the costs of climate change, was unconstitutional.

The plant in Somerset, N.Y., which closed in 2020, was the last coal-fired power station in the state.

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23 September 2026 at 17:43

How Volkswagen's Flagrant Fraud Screwed Over Russia's Refineries a Decade Later [YT ~17 min.]

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Trump’s Energy Secretary Dismisses Reports of Diesel Export Ban, Criticizes Solar Power

NYT: Science

By: Maxine Joselow

23 September 2026 at 16:30

Chris Wright also doubled down on his criticism of renewable energy sources like solar power.

Chris Wright Sells Trump’s ‘Energy Dominance’ Vision

NYT: Science

By: Brad Plumer

23 September 2026 at 08:50

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is pitching a future of fossil fuel abundance. It’s not always an easy sell while war drags on and oil prices surge.

Chris Wright, the Energy Secretary, speaking before the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Abundance in Houston last week.

Judge Dismisses Unusual Climate Suit Claiming Oil Giants Broke Antitrust Law

NYT: Science

By: Karen Zraick

22 September 2026 at 18:23

The lawsuit, filed by Michigan, claimed oil companies colluded to obstruct solar power and to misrepresent climate risks, making energy costlier.

Dana Nessel, Michigan’s attorney general, whose lawsuit accused fossil fuel companies of creating a “cartel” and raising costs for residents.

$345 Million Verdict Against Greenpeace Should Be Overturned, Lawyers Say

NYT: Science

By: Karen Zraick

22 September 2026 at 14:27

A group of civil-rights and free-speech lawyers accused the judge of bias and “general incompetence.”

Greenpeace in 2025 lost a lawsuit brought by pipeline company Energy Transfer over protests against its Dakota Access Pipeline. A protest encampment in 2016.

Toxic Fracking Waste Becoming a Political Issue in Ohio

NYT: Science

By: Quinn Glabicki

17 September 2026 at 16:28

The Democratic candidate for governor backed restrictions on disposal of fracking wastewater around a hard-hit town, and called for a “thorough investigation” of the dangers.

Ohio has become a destination for the underground disposal of fracking wastewater, much of it from nearby Pennsylvania. In Ohio, it is damaging some natural-gas wells.

The Iran War Is Pushing Global Coal Use to Record Highs

NYT: Science

By: Brad Plumer

10 September 2026 at 11:10

Five years after virtually every world leader agreed to “phase down” the burning of coal for climate reasons, the fuel is more widely used than ever.

Coal barges in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, last month.

Why California Is Reconsidering Its Decision to Shun Nuclear Power

NYT: Technology

By: Ivan Penn and Adam Perez

9 September 2026 at 12:39

The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.

Established nuclear plants like Diablo Canyon in California tend to produce relatively affordable power.

Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran’s Oil

NYT: Technology

By: Zane Irwin

26 August 2026 at 08:46

The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.

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