Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. 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 …

  2. America’s power supply just flipped in a surprising direction

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    Renewables generated more than one-third of America's electricity in March, overtaking gas for the first time and marking the cleanest month on …

  3. 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 …

  4. Plans to move residents off Cocos (Keeling) Islands walked back after backlash

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:47:33 -0000

    The federal government has walked back its plans to relocate Cocos (Keeling) Island residents after widespread community backlash, promising greater …

  5. 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

  6. 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 …

  7. Reduce, Reuse, Deceive

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:03:22 -0000

    In 1950, the world produced just 2 million tons of plastic; in 2024, it produced around 360 million metric tons. In the last 20 years, plastic …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. Austria Races to Secure Power Supplies as ‘Peak Water’ Looms

    Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:04 -0000

    Austria’s economic model has long been anchored in Alpine water flowing through turbines to generate power for homes and businesses, but as climate …

  11. J.P. Morgan Is Thinking About Climate Tipping Points

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:50:02 -0000

    How does the market price an existential risk: nuclear warfare, AI takeover, or global pandemic of unprecedented proportions? In short, it doesn’t. At the end of the world, your assets are irrelevant. Most corporate executives and investors have approached climate tipping points the same way—and for …

  12. The skylines of the future will be made of wood

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

    Laminated timber is more environmentally friendly than steel, and perfectly safe for constructing tall buildings. Picture yourself in a wind-swept …

  13. “Economic civil war”: States push laws to shield oil and gas companies from accountability

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:17 -0000

    Across the country, Republican-led state legislatures are passing a slate of laws that effectively shield oil and gas companies from legal claims that they are responsible for the destruction and mounting toll caused by climate change. Fifteen laws have either been passed or are currently being …

  14. Yellowstone's magma source may be closer than thought, reshaping hazard models

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:40:01 -0000

    Supereruptions are extremely large volcanic eruptions that eject more than 1,000 cubic kilometers of magma, rock and ash. They are among the most …

  15. America’s largest reservoir nears record-low water levels after dropping 6 feet in a month

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:22:48 -0000

    The largest reservoir in the U.S. has reportedly dropped several feet in recent weeks, nearing its record low, a new report reveals. Lake Mead, which …

  16. The U.S. smashed heat records in March. Just wait for El Niño this summer

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:07:54 -0000

    WASHINGTON (AP) — March's persistent unseasonable heat was so intense that the continental United States registered its most abnormally hot month in …

  17. How the Trump administration’s climate math doesn’t add up

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:45:00 -0000

    There's an old argument that protecting the environment hurts the economy. It's wrong for a lot of reasons. When President Donald Trump talks about …

  18. A Connection to Nature Fuels Well‑Being Worldwide, According to a Study of 38,000 People

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0000

    This article was written by Stylianos Syropoulos, an assistant professor of psychology at Arizona State University; Christina Jinhee Capozzoli, a PhD …

  19. Why bombing Iran’s nuclear power plant could cause an environmental disaster

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Just steps from the Persian Gulf in the Iranian coastal town of Bushehr sits the nation’s only nuclear power plant. Though a fragile ceasefire …

  20. How Trump’s Incompetence and Looming Global Catastrophes May Intersect

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:54:30 -0000

    The leadership team from hell on a hell of a planet. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important …

  21. 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 …

  22. Recycling's next big thing — or big bluff?

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

    An advanced recycling process claims it can handle hard-to-recycle plastics, like packaging. But critics say it's not worth the effort. In a …

  23. California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:24:42 -0000

    Candidates vying for the position of state insurance commissioner in the June primary election met at a forum in downtown San Francisco on Thursday …

  24. Oil crisis: Why New Zealand needs a ‘kamikaze Cabinet’ to fix the economy – Bruce Cotterill

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0000

    We’re getting ourselves quite worked up about oil prices. And it’s probably fair. Despite three decades of climate mumbo jumbo warning us that we need …

  25. The U.S. Forest Service is closing down research stations ahead of a catastrophic wildfire season

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000

    Experts warn the changes could disrupt critical data used to predict and fight wildfires. Last week, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it will be closing three-quarters of its research facilities as part of a reorganization. Now, experts are worried not only about the number of scientists who …

  26. ‘Super’ El Niño may be on the way. Here’s how it will impact summer weather

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:47:51 -0000

    (NEXSTAR) – La Niña is official over, national forecasters said on Thursday, and a super-charged El Niño could be right around the corner. The odds of …

  27. How AI’s language barrier limits climate disaster responses

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:18:58 -0000

    A message appears online during heavy flooding: “This rain no be small o, everywhere don red.” Someone unfamiliar with the phrasing might hesitate. …

  28. Clean Energy Champions Win Control of Arizona’s Top Utility

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:16:42 -0000

    On rare earths, groundwater, and Antarctic krill Current conditions: Hawaii is bracing for flooding from its third kona storm this year after the …

  29. Super El Niño? Forecasters announce major climate shift

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:01:15 -0000

    Scientists from NOAA say the La Niña climate pattern has come to an end. An El Niño is expected to develop, though its strength remains to be seen. Federal scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a long-anticipated shift in a powerful global climate pattern on …

  30. Lessons from 20 Years of Oil Crisis Simulations

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:53:43 -0000

    “The real lesson here is that it only requires a relatively small amount of oil to be taken out of the system to have huge economic and security …