National Academies Report Backs Climate Change Attribution Science

17 July 2026 at 02:43

Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.

National Academies Report Backs Climate Change Attribution Science

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Raymond Zhong

17 July 2026 at 02:43

Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.

A firefighting helicopter at a wildfire burning in the Forest of Fontainebleau near Paris on Monday.

Judge Dismisses Suit Accusing Apple of Failing to Limit Child Sex Abuse Material

NYT - Technology

By: Kalley Huang

15 July 2026 at 19:58

The lawsuit highlighted concerns that the privacy of Apple’s iCloud allows illegal material to be easily stored and shared on the service.

Public Health Groups Sue F.D.A. Over Flavored E-Cigarette Policy

NYT - Science

By: Christina Jewett

14 July 2026 at 21:28

Executives unhappy with the agency donated and lobbied President Trump directly. Major companies have already begun to prepare and ship new products.

Roger Worthington Is Suing Over a Heat Wave

NYT - Science

By: Karen Zraick

14 July 2026 at 15:50

Roger Worthington is helping to lead a $50 billion lawsuit against oil producers. This week he’ll face powerful critics in Congress.

Roger Worthington Is Suing Over a Heat Wave

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Karen Zraick

14 July 2026 at 15:50

Roger Worthington is helping to lead a $50 billion lawsuit against oil producers. This week he’ll face powerful critics in Congress.

Roger Worthington in a garden adjacent to his brewery in Bend, Ore.

Apple Sues OpenAI, Accusing It of Stealing Company Secrets

NYT - Technology

By: Kalley Huang and Cade Metz

11 July 2026 at 19:00

The two companies struck a deal in 2024 to offer A.I. services on Apple devices, but their partnership has soured.

Oil Industry Lawyers Fight a $50 Billion Climate Case in Oregon

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Karen Zraick

26 June 2026 at 18:02

The lawsuit aims to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for a heat wave in Portland five years ago. The industry says the case should be thrown out.

Richard Schechter, a lawyer for Multnomah County in Oregon, addressing the judge in court on Wednesday.

Chemours to Pay $450M in First Federal PFAS Settlement

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Hiroko Tabuchi

25 June 2026 at 17:45

The settlement addresses the dumping of PFAS “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and other risks, by Chemours in several states.

A Chemours plant in Fayetteville, N.C. Under a proposed settlement, Chemours would pay fines for discharging PFAS from plants in North Carolina, New Jersey and West Virginia.

A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court

NYT - Technology

By: Jack Ewing

20 June 2026 at 10:00

A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.

Amazon Retaliated Against Workers Who Supported Regulating Data Centers, Complaint Says

NYT - Technology

By: Karen Weise

18 June 2026 at 23:05

The employees encouraged limits on the complexes in a series of hearings in the tech giant’s hometown, Seattle.

The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of A.I. Data Centers

NYT - Technology

By: Adeel Hassan

17 June 2026 at 15:59

As tech giants rush to build infrastructure, some residents who live near data centers say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes.

D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data Center

NYT - Science

By: Karen Zraick and Hiroko Tabuchi

16 June 2026 at 20:59

The department cited national security concerns, saying Elon Musk’s company had played a crucial role in the Iran war. It also argued it has the authority to stop environmental lawsuits brought by citizens.

D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data Center

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Karen Zraick and Hiroko Tabuchi

16 June 2026 at 20:59

The department cited national security concerns, saying Elon Musk’s company had played a crucial role in the Iran war. It also argued it has the authority to stop environmental lawsuits brought by citizens.

Construction at xAI’s power plant in Southaven, Miss., in February. The NAACP has sued the company over air pollution from generators there.

D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data Center

NYT - Technology

By: Karen Zraick and Hiroko Tabuchi

16 June 2026 at 20:59

The department cited national security concerns, saying Elon Musk’s company had played a crucial role in the Iran war. It also argued it has the authority to stop environmental lawsuits brought by citizens.

Kennedy Seeks to Expedite Appeal of Ruling That Blocked His Vaccine Policies

NYT - Science

By: Apoorva Mandavilli

15 June 2026 at 18:20

The health secretary is trying to restart the work of a panel that advises the government on vaccines, after a judge froze its decisions and prevented it from meeting.

State Attorneys General Are Investigating OpenAI

NYT - Technology

By: Cecilia Kang and David McCabe

14 June 2026 at 01:57

OpenAI said that a coalition of states had opened an investigation over a wide range of its practices, including its handling of user data, safety of minors and advertising activities.