Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. The audacious plan to refill the Great Salt Lake

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000

    The Great Salt Lake has been shriveling up for decades. At its record low about four years ago, the exposed lake bed became a source of toxic dust, with scientists warning of imminent ecological collapse. A Utah official called the lake an “environmental nuclear bomb.” But a monumental, perhaps …

  2. Former Staff Show How Trump Acted to Upend EPA’s Mission and “Make America Sicker”

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:17:07 -0000

    In a new report that outlines a dozen high-risk pollutants given new life thanks to weakened, delayed or rescinded regulations, the Environmental …

  3. Rebecca Solnit Says the Left’s Next Hero Is Already Here

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:15:02 -0000

    As the old saw goes, the only constant is change. But change doesn’t always feel as overwhelming as it does right now. We are living in an era of widespread democratic backsliding, sweeping technological disruption and the slow-motion disaster of the climate crisis, to name just a few of the most …

  4. Menopause isn't easy, but for women living in Pilbara heat becomes 'stress multiplier'

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:02:16 -0000

    Bree Maher lives in one of Australia's hottest towns, so when she started experiencing perimenopause, she did not know what to believe. "You just …

  5. Utah Wants To Refill The Great Salt Lake In Just Eight Years

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:58:00 -0000

    Utah is mounting an ambitious — and some say near-impossible — campaign to refill the Great Salt Lake by 2034, when Salt Lake City is set to host the …

  6. ‘Hurting peoples’ pocketbooks’: Hochul pushes to pare back landmark climate law

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:02:44 -0000

    ALBANY, New York — New York’s Democratic governor wants to weaken one of the nation’s most ambitious climate laws in the name of affordability. It’s a major shift for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who once championed New York’s climate efforts on a global stage and rejected permits for gas power plants. The …

  7. King Charles warns of 'increasing pressures of conflict' in Commonwealth Day message

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0000

    The King has warned of the "increasing pressures of conflict" in his annual Commonwealth Day message. Charles, 77, who is head of the Commonwealth, …

  8. Apocalyptic views are surprisingly common among Americans and predict responses to existential hazards

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:00:55 -0000

    Many people believe the world will soon end, and these apocalyptic views shape how they react to real global threats like climate change and …

  9. The most eco-friendly burial option isn’t cremation or human composting

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:41:08 -0000

    With more options than ever, we break down which one's best for the planet. Perhaps one of life’s hardest tasks is deciding what to do with a loved one’s—or even your own—bodily remains. Do you go the cremation route? What about human composting or a green burial? What’s the easiest option? But …

  10. Warning Issued as Thousands Told to Stay Inside for 37 Hours

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:37:27 -0000

    A powerful windstorm is expected to intensify through the weekend, prompting officials to urge thousands of residents to stay indoors as hazardous …

  11. The reason the Middle East has so much oil is the same reason it’s all stuck there now

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0000

    One fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments typically pass through the narrow Strait of Hormuz on their way out of the Persian …

  12. 5 Earth Phenomena That Remain Scientific Puzzles Despite Decades of Research

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:20:00 -0000

    For all our satellites, supercomputers, and deep-ocean robots, Earth still keeps some of its most intriguing secrets just out of reach. We can stream …

  13. Will hurricane season 2026 be bad? Why experts are watching El Niño.

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:01:58 -0000

    Meteorologists are busy preparing their forecasts for the 2026 Atlantic season, which begins June 1. Like an oncoming ship on the distant horizon, the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is steadily approaching. Now just over three months away, meteorologists are busy preparing their forecasts for the …

  14. The New EV Charging Dynamic Emerging in the US

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:07:01 -0000

    The US is seeing a growing electric vehicle paradox. Sales are down but charging companies are expanding and usage is up, indicating there’s a …

  15. Productivity and Emissions in Italian Agriculture: A Farm‐Level Efficiency Analysis

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:04:10 -0000

    ABSTRACTAchieving the European Union climate-neutrality objectives requires metrics that jointly assess farm productivity and greenhouse gas …

  16. Architect of Trump’s Rollback of Climate Rules Leaves White House

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:38:18 -0000

    Jeffrey B. Clark oversaw the dismantlement of government restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions and water and air pollution. He had also faced a criminal probe in connection with the 2020 election. Jeffrey B. Clark, an architect of many of the Trump administration’s most consequential climate …

  17. First confirmed cases of bird flu in California elephant seals stoke fear as virus surges worldwide

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0000

    This article originally appeared in Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. …

  18. This 'Hyperarid' Desert Is Transforming Into a Carbon Sink. Here's Why.

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:00:50 -0000

    One of the driest regions in the world is being transformed into a carbon sink through a long-term, large-scale tree planting program, absorbing more …

  19. Batteries become the new home solar as net metering evolves and energy prices soar

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:00:45 -0000

    Net metering — the ability to sell excess electricity back to the grid for fun and profit — has helped make rooftop solar panels the centerpiece of the home energy transition for more than a decade. But, as net metering rules change and electricity prices keep climbing, the value proposition isn’t …

  20. Superollutants Become One Of World’s Most Dangerous Problems

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:59:26 -0000

    Superpollutants, which include carbon dioxide and methane, account for more than half of greenhouse gases. Several large US companies want to fight …

  21. Shift in the Gulf Stream could signal ocean current collapse

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:51:07 -0000

    A gradual northward shift in the Gulf Stream has provided more evidence that the system of currents that keeps Europe warm is weakening. What’s more, …

  22. The Planet is Heating Faster Than Ever Before, New Research Shows

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:23:36 -0000

    The pace of global warming has nearly doubled since 2015, a new study published today in Geophysical Research Letters has found—meaning that we could breach the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures before 2030. Between 1970 and 2015, global mean …

  23. ‘Significant’ acceleration of global warming since 2015, study shows

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:29:08 -0000

    Scientists say the last 11 years have been the warmest ever recorded.

  24. 10 Most Rattle Snake Infested States in the US

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:23:39 -0000

    Rattlesnakes are a group of venomous snakes known for their distinctive rattle at the end of their tails, which they use as a warning signal. Found …

  25. ‘Sound Science’ Bills Limiting State Environmental Regulations Set ‘Insurmountable Burden of Proof,’ Scientists Say

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:55:00 -0000

    Bills in four states require state environmental regulations to show “direct causal link” to “manifest bodily harm,” not just increased risk of …

  26. The last 3 years were the hottest ever recorded. Here’s why we may look back at them as some of the coolest we remember

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:05:00 -0000

    The past three years have been the world’s hottest on record by far, with 2025 almost tied with 2023 for second place. With that energy came extreme …

  27. South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:40:35 -0000

    South Africa’s national energy policy says: build more renewable power facilities and build them fast. But getting the players in the energy space to …

  28. Experts speak out as US energy production defies administration's claims: 'He's not going to see this resurgence'

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

    Clean energy in the U.S. reached a new milestone in 2025, producing more than a quarter of the nation's electricity for the first time, the Los …

  29. Massive 200-square-mile solar farm is on the way to being created in California to generate enough energy to power entire cities

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:14:02 -0000

    In an exciting renewable energy move, a massive 200-square-mile solar farm is being created in California – and it’s hoped that it will generate …

  30. The NPS Took Down Signs About Slavery and Climate Change. Now Lawmakers Want Answers.

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:01:10 -0000

    More than a dozen U.S. senators are calling on the Department of the Interior (DOI) to explain why the Trump administration ordered the National Park Service (NPS) to remove multiple historical signs across American national park sites. On February 24, 17 senators sent a letter to the Secretary of …