Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. What’s going on with Trump and Kim Jong-un?

   Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:58:15 -0000

   We take a look at the latest going on in US and world politics and news

2. Wildfires Are Costing The World Billions Of Dollars In Lost Solar Power

   Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:55:09 -0000

   The most serious wildfires can cause widespread destruction and force thousands to flee their homes. They can also claim lives. In recent years, …

3. At Long Last, Americans Are Starting to See the Truth About the GOP

   Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000

   A businessman can set this country right. Republicans are better for the economy. Republicans love the military. Lie, lie, and lie. It was heartening …

4. As wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rules

   Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0000

   When two different wildfires threatened Dave Kokot's house in Spokane, Wash., earlier this month, he and his family packed up keepsakes as they prepared to leave. Kokot was less worried about the house itself. He knew he'd given it the best possible chance of surviving the flames. "You don't know …

5. In a warming world, wildflowers offer a warning

   Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0000

   The natural world is alive with dialogue. Plants participate in conversations both above- and belowground. Their petals shout to pollinators, …

6. El Niño and Saharan Dust Silence Atlantic Hurricane Season

   Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0000

   El Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms. It’s the middle of …

7. Atomic Wildfires Are Russia’s Looming Compound Disaster

   Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:28:49 -0000

   It was a cold day in September 1957 when farmers in the Ural Mountains east of Yekaterinburg, in central Russia, noticed the sky had changed. …

8. ‘A secret had been shared’: The inside story of an emergency climate briefing that made experts cry

   Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:02:37 -0000

   The People’s Emergency Briefing has been screened nearly 2,000 times around the UK - and Germany is preparing its own. Who else remembers the COVID …

9. Aceh’s community fishers struggle to preserve tradition amid blooms of plastic pollution

   Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:48:53 -0000

   BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Seven fishers moved in concert along the shore of Gampong Jawa Beach in Banda Aceh, Indonesia’s westernmost city, hauling in …

10. Letters: Our climate is in crisis. We are going backward on renewables in the US.

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:13 -0000

    “2026 is just the beginning. It will inevitably get worse. It will get worse and worse and worse to the point where, I’m afraid, we’ll be passing the limits of adaptability,” said Johan Rockstrom, a Swedish scientist who is director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in …

11. How much hydrogen awaits us underground?

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    The global gold rush for underground stores of hydrogen fuel continues. But researchers are still sorting out how much of the stuff there is. In the …

12. This stunning NASA map tracks our summer of wildfire smoke

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    Hundreds of fires have burned in Canada and the northwestern U.S. This visualization shows exactly how far the pollution travels. Welcome to the new normal: When the sky in New York City or Detroit turns a sickly shade of orange, your first thought might be to wonder what part of Canada is burning …

13. The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:15:11 -0000

    The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some …

14. Wildfires spread across Europe as thousands evacuated

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:38:29 -0000

    Wildfires are spreading across Europe, forcing evacuations and causing deaths and major damage. Greece, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany and the UK have all battled severe fires, with Croatia also seeing multiple blazes and arrests over suspected arson.

15. AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:37:12 -0000

    The artificial intelligence boom is driving unprecedented demand for data centers, raising concerns about their growing energy consumption, water use …

16. Hot Days Are Hard on Bees. Here’s How You Can Help Them Cool Off.

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Bees play a crucial role in pollinating plants, but soaring temperatures can put them under stress. Here’s how to make your backyard a cooling bee-friendly oasis. Humans aren’t the only animals feeling the heat this summer. Even bees can face significant strain in sweltering heat, which can have …

17. Next

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Climate change is killing coral reefs, but this low-tech approach could lessen its destruction. PALAU, Micronesia — The ride out to sea was, in a word, unpleasant. The coastal waters of Palau, an island nation in the western Pacific, are typically calm and electric blue, like what you might see on a …

18. How climate change created a new "Ice Silk Road" in the Arctic

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0000

    A warming climate and a dearth of summer sea ice has opened the Arctic to cargo shipping—a reality that seemed impossible just decades ago. Some …

19. Climate change is driving some entire communities to relocate – but simply moving isn’t enough

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:13:06 -0000

    The abandoned houses of Old Podampetta on India’s east coast tell the story of a small fishing village that no longer exists. Families once woke up …

20. Global conflicts and climate change drive up shipping costs

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:10:13 -0000

    Global conflicts and the impact of climate change are driving up the costs of shipping worldwide, underlining concerns over the fragility of …

21. Is America One Drought Away From a Broccoli Shortage?

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:01:00 -0000

    Researchers reveal a weak spot in how fresh broccoli gets to grocery stores across the U.S. — and what could happen when drought strikes. Americans eat about six pounds of broccoli per person each year, and the vegetable ranks among the most popular in more than half of U.S. states. But the …

22. The Very Trumpy State That Leads the Country in Renewable Energy

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    This red state may be as MAGA as they come, but its Republicans leaders, voters, and businesses have no interest in the president’s war on renewable …

23. Hilo Hawaii Has Had Seven Feet Of Rain

    Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:14:00 -0000

    Hilo has had over seven feet of rain. Part of that is because of a recent hurricane. But that is not the primary reason. The Pacific Ocean to the …

24. Cooler destinations are drawing tourists — can nature cope?

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:03:25 -0000

    With heat records continually being broken and southern summers getting hotter, travelers are heading north. Fragile ecosystems are paying the …

25. In pictures: What one of the world's greatest rivers kept hidden — until now

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:11:35 -0000

    IN BRIEF Many countries have experienced a succession of record-breaking heatwaves this European summer. • They have caused severe droughts, affecting …

26. Should windfall profits for oil companies go back to Canadians?

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    Canada’s large oil companies are raking in record profits during an energy crisis.We’ve been here before — but unlike last time, Ottawa isn’t …

27. South Africa’s top court blocks Shell oil exploration off country’s Wild Coast

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:22 -0000

    In a landmark judgment on Aug. 14, South Africa’s Constitutional Court set aside exploration rights held by oil giant Shell and Impact Africa, a …

28. Watch Out for El Niño

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:41:27 -0000

    Good morning. The United States and Iran missed their deadline to reach a deal under the terms of the June cease-fire. And Hawaii is struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Lala. There’s been more storm activity in the Pacific than in the Atlantic so far this hurricane season, and that’s partly …

29. Heat-related illnesses spike in Colorado as climate change fuels record temperatures | Colorado Newsline

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:21 -0000

    As temperatures reached 97 degrees Fahrenheit in Colorado Springs on Aug. 8, breaking a 57-year-old daily record, attendees at a music festival held …

30. 9 in 10 Americans Polled Say Extreme Heat Is Affecting Their Lives

    Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:18:02 -0000

    New polling demonstrates that 9 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has impacted some aspect of their lives over the past year. The AP/NORC poll, …