Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. Judge rules EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans

   Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:17:00 -0000

   The Trump administration illegally terminated a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Friday. The Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the Solar for All funds in August 2025 …

2. An Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what's left

   Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:01:00 -0000

   Last October, remnants of Typhoon Halong swept through western Alaska — causing widespread flooding and displacing over a thousand people in multiple far-flung villages off the state's road system. In the coastal village of Quinhagak, the storm shook houses and damaged some buildings and …

3. Africa’s Green Revolution threatens traditional foods

   Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:36:38 -0000

   The promotion of monocultures is hurting the production of much more nutritious and climate-resistant traditional crops. This year, AGRA, the donor-funded agricultural development initiative formerly known as the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. AGRA’s …

4. Democracy May Survive Trump, but It Looks Like Capitalism Might Not

   Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:36:00 -0000

   The “businessman” with “private sector” experience is exactly the person who might bring not only the American but the global economy to its knees. It …

5. 'Death pool' discovered at the bottom of the sea that kills everything 'immediately'

   Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:07:48 -0000

   The darkest depths of the Red Sea could shed light on the origins of life itself, thanks to a stunning discovery made by scientists. A team of …

6. The Philippines produces more ocean plastic than any other nation. Could this be the solution?

   Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:18 -0000

   A Philippine charity that began with five women clearing a vacant lot in Manila in 1998 has been named a finalist for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, the …

7. A 1,000-Year Simulation Reveals What Could Save Civilization From Collapse

   Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0000

   The Fermi paradox asks: If there are other civilizations in the Universe besides ours, why haven't we yet made contact? Researchers who study this …

8. The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned?

   Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:25:42 -0000

   The August 26 floods struck Nepal and Tibet, but raised broader concerns about cross-border warnings that experts say can no longer be ignored. New Delhi, India – On the morning of August 26, the Himalayan landscape above Nepal’s Rasuwa district changed in minutes. A mass of ice and rock broke loose …

9. Globalization Is Not Over, But The Old Order Is - OpEd - Eurasia Review

   Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:57:43 -0000

   Key Takeaways: On 13 September in New Delhi, Guterres told BRICS that 1945 institutions no longer match today’s people, wealth, or power. He asked for …

10. Congress Is Trying to Rip Away College Athletes’ Hard-Earned Money

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The Protect College Sports Act will only protect the NCAA’s billions. It deserves to go down in flames. If you watched the first week of college …

11. Strait of Hormuz attacks spill oil into Persian Gulf

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:05:00 -0000

    As war disrupts one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, satellite images reveal that oil is spreading toward protected coral reefs and mangrove …

12. SANDAG returns $17.6 million in state funding for bike, pedestrian infrastructure

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:41:52 -0000

    SANDAG, San Diego County's transportation planning agency, recently returned $17.6 million in competitive state grant funding for four bike and …

13. In Remote Alaska, the Promise and Limits of Vertical Farming

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:09 -0000

    This story was originally published by Civil Eats.The town of Skagway, in southeast Alaska, is home to approximately 1,000 year-round residents and …

14. Will the U.S. megadrought ever end?

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:40:45 -0000

    For 27 years, the Southwest has been gripped by a historic drought. Scientists think it might be here to stay.

15. An English photographer bought a ravaged, wind-lashed Falklands island in 1972 to give it a second chance. Now, as Argentina and Britain argue over the archipelago once again, millions of seabirds continue to benefit from his remarkable vision

    Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:15:00 -0000

    There's a good news story to be told about a remote island in the South Atlantic right now, even though you wouldn't think it from the news …

16. Barcelona has a bold plan to protect its vulnerable coastline – and it could be prize-winning

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:34:30 -0000

    The Spanish city has been selected as a finalist for The Earthshot Prize. This summer, Barcelona recorded its highest temperature in more than a …

17. Trump’s Epic Unpopularity Is Forcing His PAC to Spend in MAGA Country

    Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:47:17 -0000

    Trumpworld is spending tens of millions to defend House districts he carried by sizable margins in 2024. Not a good sign for him. By now, it’s no …

18. As Europe warms, Italy sees West Nile virus spread

    Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:13:18 -0000

    Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of the year. More than 650 infections have been reported in Italy so far this year, accounting for roughly half of all cases …

19. Late September forecast calls for 'signs of fall,' milder temperatures

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:01:58 -0000

    "The most intense heat of the season is pretty much finished," said Chad Merrill, senior meteorologist and long-range forecaster at AccuWeather. For some parts of the country, the official start of fall will coincide with cooler temperatures – a welcome reprieve from a summer of sweltering heat …

20. Nepal’s Gen Z Is Taking on the World’s Polluters Over Climate Disasters

    Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:01:11 -0000

    The young government of Nepal, a nation with a tiny carbon footprint, is seeking reparations from the world’s major economies as it bears the brunt of collapsing Himalayan glaciers. When Tashi Lhazom was 11, a glacial lake overflowed and inundated her home in a high Himalayan valley. Of her family’s …

21. What happens to the world’s farms if everyone eats less meat?

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:17:01 -0000

    Picture a world where half the planet’s cattle ranches simply aren’t there anymore. Where does all that land go? What do farmers grow instead? And …

22. Most of us don't get to fly on private jets, but our taxes help fund them

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:15:00 -0000

    A report from the Institute for Policy Studies highlights how private jets are costing Americans and polluting the planet. Just a tiny portion of the population flies on private jets, but those jets make an outsize impact on the planet. And though most Americans don’t fly private, they’re helping …

23. The Fascists Want Trans People to Leave. I Left. But Should We All?

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    I moved north. Polls show many trans Americans would leave if they could. Should Canada make us an offer we can’t refuse? A few days ago, Mike Davis, …

24. Corporate Political Ideology and Environmental Strategy: Evidence From US Toxic Releases

    Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:05:37 -0000

    ABSTRACTThis paper examines whether corporate political ideology shapes firms' environmental strategy and realized environmental performance. Using …

25. Earth's Magnetic Field Flipping Heard as a Sound Is an Unnerving Horror

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:30:03 -0000

    The reversal took about 250 years to complete. During that time, the field may have briefly collapsed to somewhere between zero and 6 percent of its usual strength – before settling into its flipped orientation for roughly 440 years. Read on to find out more – and follow ScienceAlert for news that sparks your curiosity.

26. Fight intensifies over the fate of homes falling into the sea

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:01 -0000

    DANA POINT, California – Natalie Driessen drove down Beach Road on a mission, past neighbors whose houses fell into the sea and others now scrambling to prevent their property from collapsing next. She had a video from March that she wanted everyone to see. When she spotted an Orange County …

27. $6 Gas And Coming Recession

    Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:38:15 -0000

    There is not enough oil and gas. That won’t change soon. The problem is made worse by the lack of renewables and the fact that some of this energy …

28. Endangered Salmon May Soon Swim Freely up a Maine River. But as the Climate Changes, a Comeback Isn’t Guaranteed.

    Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:50:00 -0000

    Cherryfield rallied to remove the last dam on the Narraguagus after decades of habitat rehabilitation by local conservationists and landowners. They …

29. ‘Post-Disaster Gentrification’ Proliferates in Florida Towns as Costs Soar Following Hurricanes

    Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    Million-dollar homes increasingly replace small-town beach vibes, pushing out longtime residents and transforming oceanfront communities.Jaques and …

30. New Polar Vortex to Meet Super El Niño, Shaking Up US Winter Forecasts

    Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:20:15 -0000

    A very strong El Niño could interact with the polar vortex this winter, potentially influencing temperatures in parts of the U.S. While the polar …