Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. This Week in Science: Artemis Returns, a Chimp 'Civil War', And More!

    Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:30:04 -0000

    Each week at ScienceAlert, we bring you a roundup of the biggest science news stories. This week, read about the Artemis II mission; a 'unifying theory' of Alzheimer's, a chimp 'civil war'; and much more!

  2. Scientists Set New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:15:00 -0000

    A sunny day for solar energy. What’s not to love about solar energy? Using photovoltaic cells — tiny semiconductors that convert light directly into …

  3. Frostbite is least of worries for Canada forces grappling with new Arctic reality

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:07:23 -0000

    A simple row of spruce trees marked the finish line for Canadian army reservists and combat members after a marathon two months pushing through one of the harshest environments on Earth: Canada's vast Arctic. The patrol, which ended on Friday in Churchill, Manitoba, was the largest northern mission …

  4. Sunday thought: How the Hell Did We Get to This Point?

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:02:36 -0000

    And how do we change course? Friends, The past terrifying week has caused me to wonder: How did America ever get to a point where one man, backed by …

  5. The Fight Against the Ambler Road in Alaska Is Far From Over

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    The State of Alaska wants to build a 211-mile road across the southern toe of the Brooks Range, currently one of the largest remaining roadless …

  6. High Levels Of Forever Chemicals In Svalbard Reindeer

    Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:55:44 -0000

    Researchers have long known that heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants such as DDT concentrate in the Arctic, in top predator animals like …

  7. The Great Green Wall's one of the world's most ambitious eco-projects. Is it working?

    Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:07:38 -0000

    In an arid valley near the village of Kourtimale in southern Djibouti, a tattered chain link fence marks the boundaries of what was once Abdi Guelleh's farm. Within it, there's not a speck of greenery in sight. Broken lengths of irrigation piping lie scattered in the dust. A derelict weather …

  8. The Great Salt Lake is dying. Can this $1B Trump plan save it?

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:03:19 -0000

    Two factors are driving the decline: water use and less precipitation due to climate change. Saving the lake may require 260 billion gallons of water. Winter's disastrously low snowfall could further complicate an already-audacious plan to refill the dying Great Salt Lake in time for the 2034 Winter …

  9. Satellites Capture The Glowing Pulse Of Human Civilization

    Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:54:49 -0000

    An analysis of data from the VIIRS DNB satellite instrument covering the years 2014 to 2022 finds that nighttime lighting is increasing globally by …

  10. ‘It’s time for China and India to really start providing foreign aid’

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:43:55 -0000

    Too much focus is being given to the impact of US aid cuts and not enough to the fact that countries like China and India continue to provide very …

  11. Biochar Has Limited Effect On Potato Yields, But May Improve Soil And Climate

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:45:03 -0000

    In a three-year project, researchers at NIBIO have tested how biochar affects potato yields and soil quality under Norwegian conditions. The results …

  12. Is a Super El Niño Coming in 2026? Here’s What Scientists Are Saying

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:35:25 -0000

    Climate scientists believe that a rare, strong El Niño—typically known as a “Super El Niño” could form in the coming months. Strong El Niños do not happen often—there have been only five since 1950, with the last taking place from 2015 to 2016. Scientists still aren’t sure whether an El Niño is …

  13. Behind solar power's meteoric rise is a little-known Australian

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:46:38 -0000

    The rise of solar power shows no sign of slowing down, with the International Energy Agency predicting it will overtake coal as the world's biggest …

  14. People don’t know that years before Tesla came on the scene Ford developed a strange-looking electric car in the 1960s

    Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:19:00 -0000

    An old Ford shows that EVs have been around a lot longer than most people think. At first glance, it looks almost like a toy. However, behind that odd …

  15. The true urgency of the climate emergency in Alaska

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000

    We Alaskans have our own reasons for concern about climate change, and for rating this issue as very urgent. Despite the cold winter we just endured, …

  16. Scientists Stumble on Hidden Island in Antarctic ‘Danger Zone’

    Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:02:14 -0000

    Key Points Scientists discovered an uncharted island in the Antarctic during an ocean currents study. • The island measures 130 meters long, 50 meters …

  17. The Emperor Penguin is officially deemed an endangered species as numbers dwindle due to climate change

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:10:09 -0000

    The Emperor Penguin is officially deemed an endangered species as numbers dwindle due to climate change

  18. A journey to the bottom of the ocean, beneath Paris’s skyscrapers

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:43:40 -0000

    An interactive exhibition underneath the streets of Paris's La Défense business district reveals another hidden world – that of the darkest depths of the ocean. Bringing together art and science, it shows the beauty and vulnerability of Earth's final frontier. Beneath the Grande Arche de la Défense, …

  19. The doomsday seed collectors fighting to save Wales' native species

    Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:55:44 -0000

    Should the apocalypse arrive, Wales as we know it may depend on conservationists Ellyn Baker and Kevin McGinn and their cotton bags full of seeds. The duo are in charge of carefully collecting and storing native wild seeds to create a living genetic library that could restore the country's ecosystem …

  20. 15 Cities That Could Be Underwater by 2050

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:25:51 -0000

    Picture waking up tomorrow to headlines announcing that your favorite coastal city is now permanently flooded. It sounds like science fiction, …

  21. Greece’s ancient sites get climate-change checkup

    Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:15:00 -0000

    The sites under scrutiny include Olympia, the ancient theatre of Delphi, and the sanctuary of Dion.

  22. Ocean Heat Waves Are 'Supercharging' Hurricane Damage, Scientists Warn

    Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:24:43 -0000

    WASHINGTON (AP) – Marine heat waves are supercharging damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe, a new study …

  23. Why inflation is up

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:11:11 -0000

    What the Iran war is doing to the economy, briefly explained. This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The economic impact of the Iran …

  24. Taiwan to deploy zero-emissions vessel to Palau in climate diplomacy push

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:56:00 -0000

    The Porrima project anchors broader Pacific partnerships on clean energy, resilience and infrastructure. Taiwan said it will deploy a zero-emissions …

  25. The Portland Harbor Is a Toxic Embarrassment

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:43:42 -0000

    This story first appeared in the March 27, 2012, edition of WW, under the headline “What the Muck?”

  26. Winners of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest Present an Urgent Visual Record of Global Upheaval

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:15:45 -0000

    Photojournalists bear an outstanding, if not essential, duty: to document the world with clarity, accuracy, and, perhaps above all else, humanity. That ethos sits at the heart of World Press Photo’s annual competition, which provides an urgent visual record of life across almost every continent …

  27. A Hunger Strike Ends, but an ‘Unreasonable’ Woman’s Battle Against Corporate Polluters Marches On

    Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    Four decades into her crusade against Texas petrochemical plants, a retired shrimper remains determined to fight Dow, the largest chemical company in …

  28. A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Is Coming into View

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:19:00 -0000

    Sea levels are much higher than we thought. Real-world oceans are making a mockery of flood-risk forecasts based on crude global modeling. And to …

  29. What a ‘super’ El Niño means for the planet

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:09:20 -0000

    Early forecasts suggest this year may see the strongest El Niño in a decade—bringing with it more extreme weather. Forecasters are increasingly predicting the possibility that a powerful “super El Niño” will take effect this year. The phenomenon, which could be the strongest El Niño in at least a …

  30. The Future of the Grid Could Be Parked in Your Driveway

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:38:16 -0000

    The Future of the Grid Could Be Parked in Your DrivewayA growing fleet of electric vehicles could unlock a cheaper, cleaner alternative to …