Environment

By playing pretend with an ape, scientists found a human hallmark in our closest living relative: the capacity for make-believe. The post appeared first on .

In Mississippi, neighbors of a Chevron plant worry that an influx of Venezuelan oil could increase pollution. They want the company to pay to move them out. The post appeared first on .

Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut. The post appeared first on .

A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan’s Mount Fuji has been cancelled after residents complained of overtourism fuelled by the weak yen. The city, however, admits that even if the festival itself is cancelled, its venue — a park overlooking Mount Fuji, cherry blossom trees and a five-story pagoda — may

It’s often assumed that lower birthrates could help slow climate change and A.I. disruption. The reality is more complex. The post appeared first on .

The U.S. claim on Venezuela’s oil means even more of it could come to a huge Chevron refinery. Neighbors worried about pollution want the company to buy their homes. The post appeared first on .

President Trump said he wanted to focus on opening up more Venezuelan oil for U.S. companies. But in Pascagoula, Miss., home to one of Chevron’s largest refineries, some residents worry that this could lead to more pollution. Our climate reporter Hiroko Tabuchi met with some of these residents, who are asking the company to buy

Even as American automakers have scaled back their ambitions for electric vehicles, some are pivoting to a technology that could help boost renewable energy. The post appeared first on .

The German manufacturer announced plans to expand factories in several U.S. states and build a new plant in Mississippi. The post appeared first on .