Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. Utility companies want to pay you to generate power for the electrical grid

    Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:00 -0000

    Some states offer homeowners the option of generating their own power and sending what they don’t use back to the grid. Other states are preparing to. HOUSTON — Jeff and Jenny Wright haven’t paid an electric bill for their Houston home in more than a year. Instead, the couple sells their unused …

  2. Apocalyptic “Fungal Storms” Are Now Surging Across the US

    Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    "Sand and dust storms do not just mean dirty windows and hazy skies." Dust storms are becoming increasingly common sights throughout much of the US, …

  3. Why Squirrels Suddenly Vanish From Neighborhoods and Never Return

    Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 -0000

    One day they’re everywhere. Darting across fences, raiding bird feeders, burying things in your lawn with frantic purpose. Then, almost without …

  4. 4 lawn options for people who hate mowing

    Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    Grass alternatives can bring beauty (and bees) to your yard. Most homeowners think a grass lawn is the easiest way to keep a yard looking neat. In reality, maintaining that picture-perfect sea of green relies on constant mowing, watering, fertilizing, and upkeep. Traditional lawns can become …

  5. The Green Renegade: How India Traded Western Eco-Lectures For Energy Sovereignty – Analysis

    Sat, 30 May 2026 03:46:50 -0000

    “The civilised world has been built on a heap of coal, a lake of oil, and a mountain of crude. To demand that the developing world remain in the dark …

  6. Between Naples And Sarasota Is America's First Solar-Powered Town Known As 'The Homeland Of Tomorrow'

    Sat, 30 May 2026 18:00:00 -0000

    When Hurricane Ian raged through Southwest Florida in 2022, it caused $112 billion in damage, killed 150 people, and left approximately 2.6 million …

  7. Ocean Acidification

    Sat, 30 May 2026 03:17:28 -0000

    Ocean acidification is the long-term decline in seawater pH caused by the ocean's absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Since the start of the …

  8. French Open Descends Into Hellish Nightmare Thanks to Climate Change

    Sat, 30 May 2026 11:30:00 -0000

    "It's insane to play in this weather." As sporting events go, the French Open, also known as Roland Garros, is usually a mild and sunny affair. …

  9. Silent Planet: Elegy of a Dying World Blends Cosmic Horror And Survival On A Collapsing Earth

    Sat, 30 May 2026 17:53:20 -0000

    Science fiction games often imagine humanity conquering distant worlds or thriving in futuristic societies, but Silent Planet: Elegy of a Dying World …

  10. Europe’s deadly spring heat wave is obliterating temperature records

    Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 -0000

    Stark new data show how much the spring heat wave that has been affecting much of Western Europe has shattered temperature records. The heat has been …

  11. New York City Sinking: Satellite Maps Show Local Subsidence

    Sat, 30 May 2026 19:21:10 -0000

    New satellite radar maps confirm what many New Yorkers have already felt in their basements and subway stations: parts of the city are slowly …

  12. SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk

    Fri, 29 May 2026 20:47:18 -0000

    WASHINGTON (AP) — In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming. The …

  13. Maps Show How 2026 El Niño Could Impact the US

    Fri, 29 May 2026 11:26:55 -0000

    Maps published by the National Weather Service (NWS) offer clues on how an upcoming El Niño event could shape weather conditions across the United …

  14. The U.S. power grid isn’t one big machine — it’s three. That’s a problem for blackout season

    Sat, 30 May 2026 12:04:34 -0000

    Extreme weather is posing a growing threat to the power supplies Americans rely on. In 2021, a fierce winter storm left millions of Texans without …

  15. Africa Is Embracing Renewable Energy

    Fri, 29 May 2026 15:33:00 -0000

    African countries are increasingly looking to renewable energy to meet growing power demand. “Africa is not on the periphery of the global energy …

  16. Too hot, too humid: why the sustained heatwave in India and Pakistan is so dangerous

    Fri, 29 May 2026 02:35:01 -0000

    India and Pakistan are no strangers to heat. This time of year is the worst, as heat peaks before the monsoon brings cooler conditions from June. But …

  17. Industry Structure and Green Future: The Role of Medium and High‐Tech Industries on the Environment

    Sat, 30 May 2026 03:09:43 -0000

    ABSTRACTThis paper examines the relationship between medium- and high-tech industries and CO2 emissions in BRICS economies, with particular attention …

  18. Trudeau's climate policy architects gather as Carney changes course

    Sat, 30 May 2026 08:00:00 -0000

    It was the end of an era and the four politicians who were its chief architects gathered in one room in Ottawa. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau …

  19. Nike World Cup Uniforms Made of Recycled Textiles Won’t Solve Fashion Waste

    Sat, 30 May 2026 04:30:00 -0000

    The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve …

  20. The impact of the climate crisis is obvious. Why aren’t we more terrified?

    Sat, 30 May 2026 07:21:50 -0000

    How will history judge this week’s front pages? The pictures of joyful kids leaping into lidos to celebrate the warmest May on record! Beachgoers …

  21. Surfing in Alaska: 50ft Swell, Bears, & 37°F Water (Video)

    Sat, 30 May 2026 13:34:14 -0000

    Key Points Blair Conklin surfed Alaska’s icy waters, braving 3°C temps and harsh conditions. • Wildlife encounters, including a bear, highlighted the …

  22. Judge Orders President’s Name Off Kennedy Center, and He Reacts With Fury

    Fri, 29 May 2026 06:18:41 -0000

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  23. A New Arctic Prediction Has Scientists Concerned

    Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:25 -0000

    New research suggests the Arctic may be approaching a critical threshold. Here's what scientists are predicting – and why it matters. The Arctic Ocean …

  24. Clean energy saved EU €51 billion in 2025 by cutting fossil fuel imports - as solar leads the way

    Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:53 -0000

    Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up …

  25. Donald Trump, Climate Scientist

    Fri, 29 May 2026 20:58:00 -0000

    How a presidential tweet forced the media to come to terms with its faulty global-warming reporting. Many Americans still think the key question in climate politics is a human effect on climate, yea or nay, believer vs. denier. No. For 40 years, the only interesting questions have been how and how …

  26. A Stunning Exploration of Climate Grief

    Fri, 29 May 2026 17:40:00 -0000

    Staggering in scale, the VAG’s newest show offers an unforgettable portrait of environmental change and its human costs. Are we redeemable? Humans, I …

  27. Environmentalists turn out in force to oppose Trump coal ash rollbacks

    Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:38 -0000

    Trump admin wants to rely on states for coal ash monitoring, enforcement, allow them to bypass national standards. At a virtual public comment hearing …

  28. Why Farage as PM would be the King’s worst nightmare

    Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    The King will have to stop speaking out about some of the causes closest to his heart if Nigel Farage wins the next general election, according to …

  29. 'For US$100 million a year, we can get clean oceans': The Ocean Cleanup founder Boyan Slat

    Fri, 29 May 2026 01:15:00 -0000

    The 31-year-old engineer responds to criticism that his non-profit focuses downstream of the bigger problem with a “quick fix” solution, and claims …

  30. As Seas Rise, Louisiana Faces a Choice: Plan for Movement or Let Crisis Decide

    Sat, 30 May 2026 08:50:00 -0000

    Coastal Louisiana may be ground zero for climate migration in the U.S., but a new study argues that planning now could turn displacement into …