Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. Week in Politics: U.S. turns 250 under record heat; worries over the future

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:26:31 -0000

    Today's Independence Day celebrations may be tamped down by severe heat and, according to a NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, worry about the future.
  2. 'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:57:05 -0000

    We might only be a few days into July, but two record-breaking summer heatwaves have already provided the UK and Europe with a snapshot of their new climate. Hot on the heels of May's heat, June saw temperature records not only broken but smashed in what the UN's weather agency called an …
  3. Great Barrier Reef again avoids 'in danger' label

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:41:54 -0000

    UNESCO acknowledged Australia's efforts towards the Great Barrier Reef's health but raised concerns over mass bleaching. For now, the popular marine …
  4. El Niño to ‘strengthen rapidly’ and fuel extreme weather. When will Europe face its wrath?

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:20 -0000

    Forecasters warn that a strong El Niño is increasing the likelihood of extreme weather, but is Europe immune from its impact? El Niño conditions have …
  5. Scientist restoring Wales' peatlands in climate change fight

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:56:54 -0000

    Dr Peter Jones has spent the past 30 years immersed - quite literally - in bogs, fens and wetlands, trying to help save the planet and earning himself the nickname The Bogfather in the process. These landscapes are now at the forefront of the climate crisis and Jones has been making an offer that …
  6. Great Barrier Reef avoids 'in danger' listing in World Heritage Committee draft decision

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:58:42 -0000

    The Great Barrier Reef has avoided an "in danger" listing in a draft decision by the World Heritage Committee. In the document released overnight, the …
  7. Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0000

    Ambystoma quetzalcoatli is the first fossil salamander to be formally identified in Mexico, revealing that axolotls have inhabited the country for …
  8. How climate change and rising seas endanger historic sites like Jamestown, Virginia

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:35:51 -0000

    As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, rising seas and coastal erosion are putting some of America’s most historic places at risk. For our …
  9. Colorado’s milestone of 53% renewables

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:23:13 -0000

    More than half the state’s electricity came from wind, solar and hydro during the first months of 2026. Higher levels yet are coming, but should 100% …
  10. Ed Miliband is a bad environmentalist | Max Anderson | The Critic Magazine

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:00:38 -0000

    Ed Miliband might like to think he’s Britain’s foremost environmentalist, but he is arguably one of the worst advocates for climate action you could …
  11. The Spectacular Regrowth of New England’s Forests

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:50:00 -0000

    The rebound of forests in the northeast U.S. is the “greatest forest recovery in the history of the world.” This is how it happened.From our …
  12. The USA has survived 250 years, but can it survive Donald Trump?

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:24:21 -0000

    PRESS REVIEW - Friday, July 3: We look at the US papers' reactions as the country's 250-year celebration begins this Fourth of July weekend. The New York Times warns Europe's glaciers are melting rapidly because of recent heatwaves. Also, British papers are in a football frenzy ahead of their game …
  13. Newsom, Walz urge Congress to block anti-climate bill in their ‘woke’ crusade

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:12 -0000

    Top Democratic governors, including Minnesota's Tim Walz, California's Gavin Newsom and Illinois's J.B. Pritzker are urging Congress to reject legislation that would shield oil and gas companies from climate-related lawsuits, arguing taxpayers should not bear the costs of pollution. "Communities all …
  14. One Word Is Defining Garden Trends In 2026: Permeability — but How Do You Actually Design A Permeable Garden, and What Does it Even Mean?

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0000

    If there's one thing that's been dictating the direction of garden design as of late, it's our growing awareness of the role our outdoor spaces play …
  15. Spain 2026 forest fires: the figures

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:20:53 -0000

    Spain’s wildfire season is intensifying, with almost 50,000 hectares burnt. Cantabria is hardest hit, June the most destructive month, and 14 large …
  16. Who doesn't have AC? Maps show the places with the least

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:04:06 -0000

    Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions. But not everyone has access to the cooling power of AC. An estimated 93% of the 127 million households in the United States had air …
  17. Trump likely to pardon pollution violators as he privately weighs clemency for Diddy, other high-profile figures: sources

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:05:23 -0000

    President Trump is poised to pardon a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations, and is still discussing other …
  18. Feeling the heat? Experts say climate change is making Canada’s heat waves hotter and more frequent

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0000

    Amid an ongoing Ontario heat wave, an updated climate change report suggests extreme heat is about to become more common in Canada, as the country …
  19. Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:48:46 -0000

    President Donald Trump pardoned nine people convicted of violating the Clean Air Act by tampering with diesel vehicle emissions-control systems. On Friday, Trump announced six of the pardons on Truth Social, arguing that the men he granted clemency to were "persecuted by the Biden Administration" …
  20. Heat wave: European countries report 3,700 excess deaths

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:19:15 -0000

    Thousands of excess fatalities have been recorded across Europe following last week's heat wave, especially among older people. In France, the prime …
  21. These weather events have shaped US history over the last 250 years

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:49:49 -0000

    Weather has historically been interwoven into America's narrative. Extreme weather events have been shaping U.S. history since the country's inception. …
  22. Why Some UK Homeowners Can’t Install Green Technologies

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:34:18 -0000

    Leaseholders have to jump through hoops to install solar panels, heat pumps, EV chargers and more. Climate-friendly technology like solar panels, EV …
  23. El Nino set to be strong, UN warns

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:03:14 -0000

    El Nino will quickly develop into a strong event between July and September, fuelling the likelihood of extreme weather, the United Nations' weather …
  24. As blazes rage out West, federal firefighters describe a mounting strain

    Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    A collision of risky conditions have made things harder as summer begins. But before these elements aligned, the pressure on federal capacity had been building for years. As wildfires rip across the parched American West, federal firefighters say they are facing immense pressure and grappling with a …
  25. 3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:13:15 -0000

    The companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver …
  26. Trump victorious in legal battle to erase climate change and slavery signs from national parks

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:15:55 -0000

    Donald Trump wants to “restore truth and sanity” to US history by removing signage on climate change, slavery and other topics. Donald Trump has been …
  27. Canadians Rip Carney for 'Pouring Fuel on the Flames of the Climate Emergency' With Pipeline Push | Common Dreams

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:24:56 -0000

    "This country needs an alternative to the Liberal-Conservative consensus that is doubling down on a future of climate-wrecking corporate welfare," …
  28. Dry Monsoon in South Asia: Looming Fears of Agricultural Loss, Extreme Heat, and Disaster

    Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:27:46 -0000

    KATHMANDU, Jul 3 2026 (IPS) - Monsoon season in South Asia, including Nepal, is a period of frequent rainfall, extreme heat, and a busy time of the …