Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. COP31 is once again shying away from a fossil fuel exit but one European country is taking the leap

   Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:02:31 -0000

   Transitioning away from fossil fuels appears to have become an elephant in the room as the first week of COP31 wraps up. Leaders are shying away from …

2. Protesters heckle Hakeem Jeffries at Democratic conference

   Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:20:58 -0000

   US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faced repeated heckling at a Democratic conference in Denver.

3. PM Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen caught on hot mic at COP31 climate summit

   Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:34:20 -0000

   A conversation between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen about phone radiation and "dicks" has …

4. Nanoplastics and climate change have an unexpected enemy: Fiber

   Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:00:31 -0000

   The advice for eating in a warming world is by now familiar: more beans, fruit and vegetables; less meat and dairy. But it seems the same plate could …

5. Earliest polar vortex on record arrives: What does it mean for winter?

   Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:34:00 -0000

   Observations show the ring of fierce winds that rotate at the Earth's North Pole has changed direction. Scientists say it's a historic disruption and …

6. OpenAI board member worries an AI "takeover" of society could be months away

   Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:25:45 -0000

   Researcher traces a path from AI reward hacking to potential human extinction. How do you think you’re going to die? If you go by the current …

7. The science behind Anthony Albanese's unusual hot mic moment

   Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:26:05 -0000

   In brief Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen were overheard discussing concerns about the impact of phones on health. • Researchers have examined the …

8. Why homeowners who go electric have a secret advantage

   Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0000

   Homeowners who go green to power their houses and cars have an extra economic edge not available to renters. Owning a home has long been one of the most effective ways to build long-term wealth. And now homeowners have a new financial advantage that has nothing to do with equity or rising property …

9. Map Shows States Where El Niño Could Have Biggest Impact This Winter

   Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:53:54 -0000

   A forecast points to which parts of the United States could see the most-notable winter impacts from a strengthening and potentially historic El Niño. …

10. Which animal farts the most?

    Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Think that cows are the king of flatulence? There's another animal that likely blows the competition away. Flatology, the study of flatulence, sounds …

11. Fatih Birol: The Energy World Will Never Be the Same As Before the Iran War

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:20:49 -0000

    For more than a decade, Fatih Birol has been one of the world’s most influential voices in energy markets. As the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), he advises presidents and energy ministers; CEOs follow his view of the market with careful attention. When we caught up at the United …

12. Dems Have a Plan to End the Iran War. It’s Risky, Though.

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:43:36 -0000

    Ro Khanna and Chris Van Hollen think Democrats should use the government funding deadline as leverage. You’re reading The TNR Blue Book. Get daily …

13. A New Top Priority for House Democrats? Restoring Science

    Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:40:00 -0000

    U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren outlines the issues—including righting the EPA and climate science—that the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology …

14. Norway's top court rules oil licenses invalid in landmark ruling

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:36:32 -0000

    The country's Supreme Court ruled that three oil licenses granted by the government in the North Sea were invalid since their emissions impact had …

15. Gore Blasts 'Insane' Saudi Veto Power At Climate Talks

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:17:00 -0000

    Former US vice president Al Gore said it was "literally insane" that oil-producing nations such as Saudi Arabia could block global action against …

16. World Leader’s X-Rated Chat Caught on Hot Mic

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:17:51 -0000

    TV station mics and cameras picked up the entire conversation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had a NSFW exchange on a hot mic with Energy …

17. Did the Midterms Kill Climate Politics?

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    A raft of Democratic politicians rode to power on platforms that didn’t exactly foreground climate. But that might be a better development than it …

18. Cryosphere decline beyond safe planetary limits, putting conditions for human society at risk

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:40:17 -0000

    New research published at COP31 issues a stark warning about the health of the frozen parts of the planet—ice sheets, mountain glaciers, sea ice, …

19. The Coming Era of Undersea Anarchy

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:30:23 -0000

    Turkey’s challenge to a humble cable hints at a broader breakdown of oceanic order. Cutting dependence on fossil fuels is a good thing for climate …

20. Oceans and forests have absorbed roughly half our carbon emissions for decades, slowing climate change – but can they keep it up?

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:43:41 -0000

    Over the past two centuries, humans have pumped billions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels, raising global …

21. Norway Supreme Court rules North Sea oil and gas approvals invalid in historic climate case

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:23:31 -0000

    Oslo, Norway – The Grand Chamber of Norway’s Supreme Court has invalidated permits for three North Sea oil and gas fields, ruling that the government …

22. Could El Niño bring snow to Georgia this winter?

    Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:05:10 -0000

    This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. The Pacific Ocean is heating up — and while it’s a continent away, the impacts from El Niño are expected to reach Georgia. For the notoriously hot and humid Southeast, El Niño …

23. An herbicide had a strange effect on this weed. What we're still learning about dicamba's impact

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0000

    The herbicide dicamba can travel for miles, potentially triggering changes in weeds that are essential for pollinator health. Research shows that one …

24. Earth's Frozen Systems Have Crossed an Alarming Threshold

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:00:11 -0000

    The cryosphere is integral to the climate system, but it's breaking down in a warming world. As glaciers collapse, sea ice dwindles, and wildfire …

25. 'Even a snail would agree': Greta Thunberg takes aim at Australia

    Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:17:33 -0000

    In Brief Greta Thunberg addressed a crowd at the UN climate summit in Türkiye on Thursday. • After not appearing at previous COP events, the activist …

26. Could you survive without Microsoft? Inside the costs of digital dependence

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:09:36 -0000

    When I arrived at work to discover that Outlook had vanished from my computer, I wondered how I was supposed to get through my working day. No …

27. What do people see right before death? Scientists have found something eerie

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:22:43 -0000

    A new study explores the mysterious visions people experience near death, including encounters with loved ones who have passed away. See the full details, including more science finds inside.

28. UN chief says 'immediate and drastic' emissions cuts needed to avert climate change catastrophe

    Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:45:22 -0000

    ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — The world must immediately and drastically cut fossil fuel emissions to avert the most catastrophic effects of climate change, …

29. What Morgan McSweeny Did Next

    Sat, 14 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0000

    openDemocracy Weekly Newsletter 14 November 2026 Back in the summer of 2024, when the world was young, Labour was on the cusp of winning the general …