Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. Maybe it’s time to give Elon Musk control of the sun

   Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:30:11 -0000

   The world of finance is creaming its pants over the imminent public offering for SpaceX, Elon Musk‘s space-flight operation. It might be the largest such offering in history, according to Axios, which delivered the news under the headline “SpaceX’s monster IPO is unlike anything we’ve seen.” SpaceX …

2. Trump has shunned solar power. Some of his supporters want to MAGA-fy it.

   Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:10 -0000

   The solar industry became a target in the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, when his administration cut key federal tax credits, …

3. Major oil group drops truth bomb on Gavin Newsom about gas prices

   Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:56:46 -0000

   An influential oil industry trade association has lit a flame underneath Gov. Gavin Newsom for blaming soaring gas prices solely on the Trump …

4. Japan Just Switched on Asia’s First Osmotic Power Plant, Which Runs 24/7 on Nothing But Fresh Water and Seawater

   Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:13:00 -0000

   A renewable energy source that runs day and night, powered by salt and fresh water.

5. Think You’re Safe? These U.S. Cities Face the Highest Natural Disaster Risk

   Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:00:07 -0000

   Living in the U.S. brings its fair share of weather extremes, with some areas more prone to natural disasters than others. Each region faces unique challenges, from hurricanes and floods to droughts and earthquakes. But it’s not all about the risks—many of these high-risk cities are vibrant places to live with their own appeal, balancing community life and resilience in the face of climate-related risks.

6. This is what the strange circle on your car’s dashboard actually is and what it does

   Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:11:00 -0000

   Your car dashboard features a sophisticated sensor that monitors changes in your vehicle. This small, dark plastic dome sits near the base of the …

7. Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry

   Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:25:14 -0000

   Earlier this week, The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes. The move …

8. Video Southern California brush fires trigger evacuations

   Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:22:39 -0000

   ABC News Wildfires are burning in Southern California fueled by Santa Ana winds, triggering mandatory evacuation orders.

9. Panicked Trump, 79, Fires Off Unhinged Threat in Late-Night Meltdown

   Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:42:57 -0000

   The president is becoming increasingly frantic as he sinks deeper into a crisis of his own making. Donald Trump has threatened to drastically escalate …

10. A Major Food Disruption Could Be Coming – Here’s What Experts Want You to Know Before It Hits

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:30:44 -0000

    The possibility of a major disruption in our food systems is more real than ever, and experts believe awareness is crucial. This guide aims to shed …

11. Mini quantum battery charges a million times faster than it discharges

    Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:03:00 -0000

    What comes to mind when you imagine fast charging? Smartphones going from zero to 100% in minutes? Or perhaps, EVs gaining 60 miles worth of charge …

12. Portrait of a Destroyer: How Trump Unfailingly Chooses What Damages the World

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:13:34 -0000

    It is not clear just what it is inside of a person that makes them choose consistently to make things more broken, but we have witnessed that …

13. Forest Service Will Close Research Stations That Study Wildfire Risk

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:14:42 -0000

    Scientists say their work on fires and climate change could be lost as the agency moves its headquarters to Utah from Washington and shuts 57 research stations. The U.S. Forest Service is closing 57 of its 77 research facilities in 31 states under a reorganization plan announced this week, …

14. California Wildfires: Thousands Warned to Flee Home as Springs Wildfire Advances

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:21:37 -0000

    Thousands of residents have been urged to evacuate as the fast‑moving Springs fire surges across the hills east of Moreno Valley, driven by powerful …

15. The cost of climate change is ‘hitting homes’ this Easter. Your lamb roast dinner is proof

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:53 -0000

    Climate-fuelled extreme weather is becoming farmers’ “biggest challenge”, as the price of lamb continues to soar. As millions of Europeans get ready …

16. China contains ‘Sea of Death’ desert with forestation

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:29:42 -0000

    China is creating life in its “Sea of Death.” After nearly five decades of effort, the fringes of the great Taklamakan Desert are becoming a forest, …

17. Funny, worrying, provocative – Reinier de Graaf’s book on architecture’s elephant in the room

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000

    Architect and OMA partner Reinier de Graaf wanted to take on the challenge of discussing the present and future of the architecture world ‘aggressively’, he says – and in his latest book, Architecture Against Architecture: A Manifesto, newly published by Verso, he certainly delivers. The publication …

18. Deforestation and empty promises turn violent storms into deadly disasters

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:29:58 -0000

    Months after floods killed more than a thousand people across Sumatra, residents are still digging their way out of the wreckage. While survivors are …

19. The Disaster Struck. The Insurers Bailed. The Vulture Capitalists Showed Up With Cash.

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:26:00 -0000

    Key Points Standard policies often exclude flood and fire damages, leaving many disaster victims uninsured. • Insurers deny or underpay claims, fueling …

20. Could the Ogallala Aquifer Run Dry in Our Lifetime?

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:26:07 -0000

    The Ogallala Aquifer, one of North America’s most vital water resources, stretches beneath eight states from South Dakota to Texas, providing …

21. Pollen is here to stay as seasons get longer. Here’s how to protect yourself

    Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:59 -0000

    With pollen season starting earlier and lasting longer across Europe, allergy sufferers face a growing annual challenge, but a few small habits can …

22. Using Jack Beans to Overcome the “Hurricane of Hunger” Across Sub-Saharan Africa

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:23:20 -0000

    This photo shows a whole series of seeds that are in the “Canavalia” genus, meaning they are closely related to the jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis). …

23. Heartburn Relief for the Planet’s Biggest Carbon Sink

    Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:04:57 -0000

    The ocean absorbs roughly one-third of human-generated carbon dioxide emissions and 90% of excess heat — making it one of our most important climate buffers. But this comes at a cost: increasing ocean acidification. Using autonomous underwater gliders to monitor ocean chemistry, scientists at @WHOI are now exploring ocean alkalinity enhancement — a process that works much like an antacid, increasing seawater alkalinity to enable greater carbon absorption and storage. This is a powerful example of how data and technology can combine to address climate challenges at scale.

24. Wildfires Accelerate Winter Snowmelt In Oregon’s Western Cascades

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:48:29 -0000

    The Pacific Northwest has seen below-normal snow this season — and new research from Portland State University suggests that the region’s …

25. Most U.S. states are warming but not in the way you think

    Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:25:07 -0000

    Climate change isn’t uniform—America is warming in uneven, surprising ways. Warming across the U.S. is far more uneven than it looks at first glance. …

26. Canadian muskoxen hit by double punch of novel diseases and climate change

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:24:08 -0000

    As winter comes to the Canadian Arctic, muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) abandon the valleys and head to higher ground, where winds sweep away the snow. …

27. Stunning images reveal a massive coral reef for the first time in more than a century

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0000

    Hidden on the ocean floor off the coast of Argentina is a coral colony that is absolutely bursting with life. Researchers have known of its existence …

28. Trump’s 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:31:57 -0000

    The Trump administration on Friday unveiled its 2027 budget proposal, a wish list of changes — primarily cuts — it wants to see enacted by Congress in the upcoming fiscal year. Perhaps the biggest news related to the proposal from Trump’s Office of Management and Budget is that it seeks a record …

29. This EV Charged So Fast It Started to Feel More Like Refueling Than Recharging

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:30:13 -0000

    There is a strange, jet lag-like feeling when something happens faster than your brain expects. That is how a journalist from AutoCar described the …

30. Skiers Wear Bikinis amid Record Heat as Resorts Scramble to Gather Any Remaining Snow to Fill Slopes

    Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:38:38 -0000

    Skiers in the Western U.S. looked more like they were going surfing as they recently hit the slopes in swimwear amid record temperatures. More than half of the 120 ski resorts in the western United States have already closed, will close early, or never opened this year due to an unseasonably warm …