Some birds migrate thousands of miles every autumn. How exactly do they manage it? Scientists built a flight chamber to find out.
Tag: Energy Efficiency
Like Cyclists in a Peloton, Schooling Fish Save Energy, Study Finds
Like Olympic cyclists, fish expend less effort when swimming in tight groups than when alone. The finding could explain why some species evolved to move in schools.
Energy Dept. Releases New Efficiency Rules for Water Heaters and Other Appliances
The Biden administration is tightening efficiency rules for water heaters, stoves and other appliances, and conservative politicians are dialing up their criticisms.
Is Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Really Sustainable?
The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge with a ship that can accommodate nearly 8,000 people is its size.
As World Heats, Energy for Air-Conditioning Could Double by 2050
Electricity use for cooling could double by 2050, driving up the greenhouse gas emissions that cause warming.
At COP28, More Than 20 Nations Pledge to Triple Nuclear Capacity
The group, including Britain, France and the United States, said the agreement was critical to meeting nations’ climate commitments.
Biden, in U.N. Speech, Calls for Action on Ukraine and Other Crises
As other major leaders skipped the annual opening session of the General Assembly, Mr. Biden used his address to try to counter war fatigue both at home and abroad.
In France, Some Public Pools Are Victims of Budget Woes
As temperatures rise, a vast but aging system is feeling the strains of rising energy costs, increasing water scarcity and mounting pressure on public budgets.
Germany Quits Nuclear Power, Ending a Decades-Long Struggle
The last three plants in Germany are scheduled to shut down by Saturday, while other European countries are looking to expand nuclear energy.
New Skyscraper, Built to Be an Environmental Marvel, Is Already Dated
One Vanderbilt, in the heart of New York City, is built to be especially climate friendly. But the design landscape and city rules have changed quickly.