Saturday, March 23, 2024

How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars

The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/21/multimedia/00CLI-TOYOTA-01-wtlm/00CLI-TOYOTA-01-wtlm-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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What a Search for the Signs of Spring Reveals

A writer wonders whether the wild things around her are out of sync with the season. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/23/multimedia/23cli-earlyspring-promo-fgjh/23cli-earlyspring-promo-fgjh-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Friday, March 22, 2024

Inside the Republican Attacks on Electric Vehicles

President Biden’s new rule cutting emissions from vehicle tailpipes has deepened a partisan battle over automotive technology. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/21/multimedia/21cli-evwars-promo-fpqk/21cli-evwars-promo-fpqk-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How to Bargain Like a Hostage Negotiator

One tip: Keep your cool. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/22/well/22Well-NL-Negotiations/22Well-NL-Negotiations-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Richard Simmons’ Skin Cancer Diagnosis: What to Know About Basal Cell Carcinoma

The fitness celebrity Richard Simmons said he was treated for basal cell carcinoma. Here’s how to recognize and prevent it. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/20/well/WELL-BASAL-CELL1/WELL-BASAL-CELL1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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5 Tips for a Healthier Relationship With Your Phone

Unplugging is often impossible. Here’s a realistic guide to using your tech in a way that serves you. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/21/well/21Well-Digital-Distraction/21Well-Digital-Distraction-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Biden Administration Announces New Tailpipe Rules Aimed to Expand EVs

The regulation would require automakers to sell more electric vehicles and hybrids by gradually tightening limits on tailpipe pollution. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/20/multimedia/20cli-tailpiperule-new-hmwl/20cli-tailpiperule-new-hmwl-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Climate Change Made an Early Heat Wave in West Africa 10 Times as Likely

Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/21/climate/21CLI-FEBRUARY-HEAT/21CLI-FEBRUARY-HEAT-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Accountability Is the Key to a Sustainable Workout Habit

When you need an extra nudge, tie your exercise routine to someone or something. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/18/multimedia/FITNESS-ACCOUNTABILITY1-phgf/FITNESS-ACCOUNTABILITY1-phgf-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

What to Know About Intermittent Fasting

A new study found that it can raise cardiovascular risk, but the research had major limitations. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/19/well/WELL-INTERMITTENT-FASTING1/WELL-INTERMITTENT-FASTING1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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What to Know About the Clean Auto Rule: It’s Not a Ban on Gas Cars

The measure aims to encourage sales of electric vehicles and hybrids. Here’s how it works. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/20/multimedia/20CLI-TAILPIPETAKEAWAYS-bzlc/20CLI-TAILPIPETAKEAWAYS-bzlc-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Biden Administration Announces New Tailpipe Rules Aimed to Expand EVs

The regulation would require automakers to sell more electric vehicles and hybrids by gradually tightening limits on tailpipe pollution. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/20/multimedia/20cli-tailpiperule-new-hmwl/20cli-tailpiperule-new-hmwl-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Richard Simmons’ Skin Cancer Diagnosis: What to Know About Basal Cell Carcinoma

The fitness celebrity Richard Simmons said he was treated for basal cell carcinoma. Here’s how to recognize and prevent it. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/20/well/WELL-BASAL-CELL1/WELL-BASAL-CELL1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Sodium in Your Diet: How Salt Can Affect Your Health

How much salt is too much? Should I cut back? We asked experts these and other questions about sodium. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/02/28/well/5Well-Sodium/5Well-Sodium-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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All but 7 Countries on Earth Have Air Pollution Above WHO Standard

New research found that fewer than 10 percent of countries and territories met World Health Organization guidelines for particulate matter pollution last year. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/19/multimedia/19CLI-BADAIR-01-hmpk/19CLI-BADAIR-01-hmpk-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Oprah Takes on Weight Stigma in the Ozempic Era in New Weight Loss Special

In a new special, Ms. Winfrey highlighted how new drugs have changed the way we talk about weight and willpower.
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Why Does Cloudy Weather Make Me Feel Tired?

Some people are especially sensitive to the weather, but it can be difficult to pinpoint why. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/02/26/multimedia/ASKWELL-CLOUDY-SLUGGISH2-jmcz/ASKWELL-CLOUDY-SLUGGISH2-jmcz-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Monday, March 18, 2024

U.S. Approves $500 Million for Bahrain Oil Project, Despite Opposition

The financing faced criticism that it doesn’t mesh with U.S. commitments on climate change. Earlier, two climate advisers had resigned over the plan. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/14/multimedia/14cli-exim-lcmg/14cli-exim-lcmg-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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The Zombies of the U.S. Tax Code: Why Fossil Fuels Subsidies Seem Impossible to Kill

For the fourth year in a row, President Biden is trying to eliminate federal tax breaks for coal, oil and gas companies. But fossil fuel subsidies have proven difficult to stop. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/15/climate/15cli-fossilfuelsubsidies-03/15cli-fossilfuelsubsidies-03-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Court Temporarily Halts S.E.C.’s New Climate Rules

Two fracking companies had challenged requirements that some businesses disclose more information about the risks they face from climate change. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/15/multimedia/15-cli-sec-climate-ghfq/15-cli-sec-climate-ghfq-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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In Paris, the Olympics Clean Up Their Act

Organizers of the Games promise to slash greenhouse gas emissions by re-using historic buildings, adding bike lanes, even putting solar panels on the Seine. Will it work? https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/15/multimedia/16CLI-Olympics-02/16CLI-Olympics-02-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How To Recognize Health Misinformation on Social Media

Experts offer tips for combating false medical claims in your own circles. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/18/well/18WELL-MISINFORMATION-QA1/18WELL-MISINFORMATION-QA1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Sunday, March 17, 2024

These Senior Skiers Are Still Chasing Powder in Their 80s and 90s

For the Wild old Bunch of Alta, Utah, getting older means more time for the mountain. And anyone over 80 skis free. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/19/multimedia/WELL-WILD-OLD-PROMO/WELL-WILD-OLD-BUNCH4-zjpw-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Saturday, March 16, 2024

When Medicaid Comes After the Family Home

Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/19/science/17SCI-SPAN-01/17SCI-SPAN-01-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How To Recognize Health Misinformation on Social Media

Experts offer tips for combating false medical claims in your own circles. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/18/well/18WELL-MISINFORMATION-QA1/18WELL-MISINFORMATION-QA1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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The Zombies of the U.S. Tax Code: Why Fossil Fuels Subsidies Seem Impossible to Kill

For the fourth year in a row, President Biden is trying to eliminate federal tax breaks for coal, oil and gas companies. But fossil fuel subsidies have proven difficult to stop. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/15/climate/15cli-fossilfuelsubsidies-03/15cli-fossilfuelsubsidies-03-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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These Senior Skiers Are Still Chasing Powder in Their 80s and 90s

For the Wild old Bunch of Alta, Utah, getting older means more time for the mountain. And anyone over 80 skis free. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/19/multimedia/WELL-WILD-OLD-PROMO/WELL-WILD-OLD-BUNCH4-zjpw-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Friday, March 15, 2024

What Toddlers Can Teach Us About Happiness and Well-Being

Toddlers — full of energy, curiosity and laughter — have a lot to teach adults, experts say. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/14/well/14WELL-NL-TODDLER/14WELL-NL-TODDLER-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Oil Fields Release Far More Methane Than Thought, Study Finds

In parts of New Mexico, more than 9 percent of all natural gas produced goes into the atmosphere, where it acts as a powerful greenhouse gas. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/13/multimedia/13CLI-METHANELEAKS-vfpz/13CLI-METHANELEAKS-vfpz-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Biden Administration Moves to Protect the Sage Grouse

A new proposal lays out six possible plans, singling out one compromise approach as the preferred option. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/14/multimedia/14cli-sagegrouse-pcgf/14cli-sagegrouse-pcgf-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How Many Steps Do You Really Need? How to Get More From Walking

Walking is important, but challenging yourself to go faster and higher can improve your health even more. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/14/multimedia/14EXERCISE-STEP-TYPES1-jmgw/14EXERCISE-STEP-TYPES1-jmgw-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Oil Fields Release Far More Methane Than Thought, Study Finds

In parts of New Mexico, more than 9 percent of all natural gas produced goes into the atmosphere, where it acts as a powerful greenhouse gas. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/13/multimedia/13CLI-METHANELEAKS-vfpz/13CLI-METHANELEAKS-vfpz-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How to Get Rid of a Hangnail

These pesky skin tears can be a huge pain. Here’s what to do if you get one, and how to prevent hangnails in the first place. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/19/multimedia/19ASKWELL-HANGNAILS1-pwzm/19ASKWELL-HANGNAILS1-pwzm-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

What Viral Fitness Challenges Get Wrong: 75 Hard, 12-3-20, and More

Viral online exercise challenges, like the 75 Hard or the 12-3-20, might get you in shape in the short run, but they may not help you build sustainable healthy habits. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/11/multimedia/11FITNESS-FAD-FAULTS1-phjc/11FITNESS-FAD-FAULTS1-phjc-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Monday, March 11, 2024

Multitasking Is a Bad Habit. Here’s How to Stop (Kind of).

We can’t really do more than one thing at a time, experts say. But these tactics can help.
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PCOS Diets Are Unlikely to Ease Symptoms

Patients were told for years that cutting calories would ease the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. But research suggests dieting may not help at all.
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Coming Soon to Manhattan, a Brand-New Tiny Forest

Pocket-size forests filled with native plants have been embraced worldwide for their environmental benefits. Now one is planned for New York City. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/11/multimedia/11CLI-TINYFOREST-NYC-wgzk/11CLI-TINYFOREST-NYC-wgzk-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Wegovy Approved By FDA to Reduce Heart Attack Risk

The F.D.A. has approved a new use for heart health that will fuel even more demand for the drug. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/11/multimedia/11WEGOVY-HEART-LABEL1-mtqv/11WEGOVY-HEART-LABEL1-mtqv-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Friday, March 8, 2024

How to Make End-of-Life Planning Less Stressful

One tip: Do it over chocolate cake. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/08/well/08WELLNL-END-OF-LIFE-CONVOS/08WELLNL-END-OF-LIFE-CONVOS-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Is Lying on the Floor Good for Your Health?

For some, just a few minutes can quiet the mind. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/12/well/WELL-FLOOR-TIME1/WELL-FLOOR-TIME1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Don’t Let Daylight Saving Time Ruin Your Sleep

Here’s how to feel well rested when the clocks spring forward on Sunday. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/05/well/WELL-DST-SLEEP/WELL-DST-SLEEP-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Trainers Share 5 of the Most-Hated but Beneficial Exercises

Loathe burpees? Fear planks? Trainers share tips to make dreaded moves work for you. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/06/multimedia/06FAVORITE-LEAST-FAVORITE-EXERCISES3-pwzl/06FAVORITE-LEAST-FAVORITE-EXERCISES3-pwzl-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Tumbleweeds Bury Utah’s Cars and Houses

Over the weekend the spiny orbs buried cars and piled up against the sides of houses as an unusual storm swept the region with dust and snow. And tumbleweeds. They’re still digging out. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/05/multimedia/05cli-tumbleweeds-tjvf/05cli-tumbleweeds-tjvf-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Does Hydrogen Water Live Up to the Hype?

It’s been said to improve hydration, reduce inflammation, boost mood and more. We asked some experts if the claims were true. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/05/multimedia/05ASKWELL-HYDROGEN-WATER1-ztml/05ASKWELL-HYDROGEN-WATER1-ztml-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Are We in the ‘Anthropocene,’ the Human Age? Nope, Scientists Say.

A panel of experts voted down a proposal to officially declare the start of a new interval of geologic time, one defined by humanity’s changes to the planet. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/03/04/multimedia/04cli-anthropoceneHFO-01-lhkg/04cli-anthropoceneHFO-01-lhkg-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Monday, March 4, 2024

Women Turn to Drugs Like Ozempic for Weight Loss Before Pregnancy

Excess weight may increase the risk of miscarriage and pregnancy complications. But little is known about the impact of drugs like Ozempic on a fetus. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/02/28/well/28OZEMPIC-FERTILITY/28OZEMPIC-FERTILITY-mediumSquareAt3X-v2.jpg
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Saturday, March 2, 2024

Indonesia considers easing crypto taxation

… reassess crypto taxation. Indonesia’s crypto taxation Indonesia witnessed a notable downturn … 2023, the Blockchain Association of Indonesia uncovered a troubling discovery: … cryptocurrency trading is permissible in Indonesia, using cryptocurrencies as a form … https://agriculture.einnews.com/article/692914477/gvi6T1xj0bun_CVw?ref=rss&ecode=xv1j9xXYEJ1PLTLE
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Indonesia Considers Revising Crypto Taxation Laws

… with recent political developments in Indonesia. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the … towards integrating digital currencies into Indonesia's financial system more … regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in Indonesia, influencing both current investors and … https://agriculture.einnews.com/article/692794388/Uyeyd8ojwJgoJA_M?ref=rss&ecode=xv1j9xXYEJ1PLTLE
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