Authors Wrangle With Publishers Over $1.5 Billion Anthropic A.I. Settlement

5 September 2026 at 10:03

The tech giant must pay $3,000 per pirated book that it used to train its chatbot. Many authors fear they could lose funds to others in the book business.

Patagonia Sues Trump Over Reduction of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Maxine Joselow

3 September 2026 at 04:09

The outdoor apparel maker joined environmental and Native American groups in challenging President Trump’s reduction of Bears Ears National Monument.

Tourists at Muley Point, looking out on Monument Valley, in Bears Ears National Monument in Utah.

New York Climate ‘Superfund’ Law Falls in Court

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Karen Zraick

1 September 2026 at 20:50

The court said the measure, which required energy companies to pay $75 billion to the state, conflicted with federal law.

Kathy Hochul, New York’s governor, signed the law in 2024 and several other states have considered similar measures.

Top Science Body Deletes Climate Chapter From Judges’ Manual

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Karen Zraick

10 August 2026 at 19:06

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine had been under pressure from Republican leaders, including President Trump.

Several months ago the Federal Judicial Center, a government agency, also removed the climate chapter from its website under Republican pressure.

Top Science Body Deletes Climate Chapter From Judges’ Manual

NYT - Science

By: Karen Zraick

10 August 2026 at 19:06

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine had been under pressure from Republican leaders, including President Trump.

Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million Fine by New Mexico Judge

NYT - Technology

By: Eli Tan

7 August 2026 at 10:50

The penalty, imposed by a state judge, is on top of a $375 million fine ordered by a jury that found Meta misled users about the safety of its platforms.

Trump Administration to Pay RWE to Cancel Wind Leases

NYT - Science

By: Brad Plumer

6 August 2026 at 23:15

It was the fifth such deal struck by the administration to get companies to drop offshore wind projects.

Trump Administration to Pay RWE to Cancel Wind Leases

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Brad Plumer

6 August 2026 at 23:15

It was the fifth such deal struck by the administration to get companies to drop offshore wind projects.

The deal on Wednesday follows agreements to refund wind leases off California, Maine, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina.

Federal Judge Orders Pentagon to Lift Freeze on Wind Power

NYT - Science

By: Brad Plumer

6 August 2026 at 19:56

Since April, the Defense Department has halted all military reviews for wind projects, stalling dozens of projects nationwide.

Federal Judge Orders Pentagon to Lift Freeze on Wind Power

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Brad Plumer

6 August 2026 at 19:56

Since April, the Defense Department has halted all military reviews for wind projects, stalling dozens of projects nationwide.

Turbines near Throckmorton, Texas. Defense Department reviews are meant to ensure that wind farms do not interfere with radar or flight paths.

Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants

NYT - Science

By: Claire Brown

4 August 2026 at 21:58

The funds have been frozen since early in President Trump’s second term.

In Lawsuit, NJ Accuses Amazon of Suppressing Pay for Delivery Drivers

NYT - Technology

By: Karen Weise

4 August 2026 at 19:32

The state attorney general said in an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday that the company was abusing its market power to keep its delivery costs low.