Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation

   Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:38:40 -0000

   JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge — following two prior sales that saw no interest from major oil companies and amid ongoing litigation aimed at blocking drilling in a region seen as sacred by the indigenous …

2. Democrats May Believe Climate Change Is Real. They Don’t Act Like It.

   Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:12:37 -0000

   Terrible news about the likely collapse of a profoundly important ocean current shows the limits of liberal rhetoric about “solving” climate …

3. From inspirational quotes to depicting himself as Jesus, see how Trump's social media posts have evolved since 2009

   Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:42 -0000

   "Many are saying I'm the best 140 character writer in the world. It's easy when it's fun," then-private-citizen Donald Trump wrote in a 2012 tweet. Loading audio narration... In the nearly two decades since his first Twitter post, Trump's social media updates have evolved from well-wishes, …

4. Spoofed Tankers Are Flooding the Strait of Hormuz. These Analysts Are Tracking Them

   Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:30:00 -0000

   Marine insurers and oil traders want to know what’s going on in one of the world’s most critical waterways. As the volume of disappearing ships in …

5. American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules.

   Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

   We tracked how the collapse of federal rural energy support is ending solar projects across farm country — and costing some developers millions …

6. The world is sitting on $7 billion of wasted fertilizer

   Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000

   Human and livestock waste holds a wealth of untapped nutrients. Now, a team of researchers have analyzed precisely how much, finding that mining …

7. Supreme Court gives oil and gas companies win in Louisiana environmental lawsuit

   Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:27:11 -0000

   WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court handed a win Friday to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental …

8. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now a thriving ecosystem

   Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

   One species’ trash is another’s treasure. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean is now home to dozens of species, and the floating …

9. 'Time for Half Measures Is Over': Study Warns of Terrifying Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse | Common Dreams

   Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:12:25 -0000

   "We must avoid this collapse at all costs," said a leading current researcher, who warned that "the stability of the entire planet" is at stake. The …

10. Foreign aid is key to defending democratic values, says Norway’s development minister

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:27:04 -0000

    Visiting Norway, it is easy to see why it consistently ranks among the top nations of the world for quality of life. Transport is slick and …

11. Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:59:26 -0000

    When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally the moment electric …

12. Why mycorrhizal fungi networks need more protection

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000

    The foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada, Oregon’s Willamette Valley and the Columbia River Gorge in Washington and Oregon all have something in …

13. Japan Has a New Name for Scorching Hot Days

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:32:06 -0000

    Japan’s weather agency has formally adopted a name for sizzling-hot days ahead of what is set to be another scorcher of a summer. Days with a maximum …

14. The Denialism Presidency

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:43:06 -0000

    Climate denial has become the playbook for how the Trump administration treats everything it wants to pretend isn’t happening. Last month was the …

15. India’s harvest festivals under climate strain

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:40:49 -0000

    As people across India celebrate traditional agrarian spring festivals, climate change has become an unwanted guest at the table. How are communities …

16. Colombia minister says Iran war should accelerate transition to clean energy

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:51:17 -0000

    BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Ahead of talks among some 50 countries about moving away from polluting fuels like oil and gas, Colombia's environment …

17. The 'crop' we're not harvesting: Why Australia's brightest source is still underused

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:25 -0000

    On a sun-drenched farm near Dubbo in western NSW, Tom Warren has been combining sheep grazing with solar energy production. Known as agrivoltaics, …

18. Why warblers face an increasingly treacherous spring migration

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Each spring, these tiny birds fly thousands of miles north—but warming temperatures may be reshaping when and where they arrive. North America is home to more than 50 species of warbler, and dozens of them may be winging their way to your backyard as you read this. While not necessarily closely …

19. Judge blocks Trump administration's pre-emptive lawsuit against Hawaii

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:54:24 -0000

    The statei had said it planned to sue fossil fuel companies over climate change impacts. April 17 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Friday blocked a lawsuit …

20. Trump’s war in the Middle East may end up a global boon for renewables, as think tank calls return-to-coal narrative ‘meaningless’

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:34:23 -0000

    The global energy shock stemming from the conflict in the Middle East is rewriting the ways governments think about their power needs. Big Oil has …

21. Platinum-free catalyst splits hydrogen from water for energy, running 1,000 hours at industry standards

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:20:01 -0000

    Using a renewable energy source has multiple benefits, including reducing harmful emissions and dependence on fossil fuels while increasing …

22. Wisconsin Getting Warmer, Wetter, More Extreme Weather

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:43:18 -0000

    Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee A road closed sign is seen on a flooded street in Shiocton, Wis. on April 15, 2026. Joe …

23. Exclusive report: Inside Chernobyl

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:01:11 -0000

    On the 40th anniversary of the nuclear disaster, New Scientist reporter Matt Sparkes gained unrivalled access to the Chernobyl power plant. He reveals what it is like inside as a war rages around the site and explores the site's uncertain future

24. Wisconsin Heads Into Hotter, Wetter Years As Storms Intensify

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:02:25 -0000

    Wisconsin’s future is looking hotter, wetter and a lot more unpredictable, and Milwaukee just got an early preview. A sweeping new climate assessment …

25. A 'super typhoon' just devastated the Mariana Islands — months before peak storm season

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:15:00 -0000

    The storm exposes the U.S. commonwealth's climate risks, economic fragility, and federal strain. The strongest storm of 2026 slammed into the …

26. Living under threat of landslides: The Italian villages at risk of disappearing

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:48:23 -0000

    With its mountains, hills and fragile cliffs, Italy is one of the European countries most susceptible to hydrogeological disasters: landslides, sinkholes, erosion and floods. The situation is causing concern for the country's local authorities. Over 500,000 buildings are situated in areas exposed …

27. The World Is Running Out of People—and the Next 40 Years Could Determine the Fate of Humanity

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:31:47 -0000

    We need some more humans. Or else. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The global population drop is in motion. • An economist believes the diminishing birth rate will have a detrimental impact on labor supply. • The reason for our impending global population shortage is attributed to …

28. Court Rejects Trump Administration Climate Lawsuit Against Hawaii

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:19:47 -0000

    In a setback for federal efforts to thwart climate litigation, the judge ruled that the suit, which tried to block the state from suing oil companies, was too speculative. A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit, filed last year by the Trump administration, that sought to …

29. California marine protected areas have revitalized patches of ocean. Will they expand or shrink?

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    More than a decade after California began setting aside patches of ocean for conservation, change could be coming to its marine protected areas.The …

30. Supreme Court Sides With Oil Companies in Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:18:06 -0000

    The companies had asked the justices to clear the way to move environmental lawsuits out of state courts, to friendlier federal venues. The Supreme Court agreed on Friday that energy companies facing lawsuits over environmental damage to Louisiana’s coast from oil and gas production can move the …