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1. A Major Ocean Current Is On The Verge of Collapse

   Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:07:04 -0000

   The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation acts as a planetary conveyor belt. It brings balmy water northward from the tropics to Europe, then cycles the cooled water back south along the seafloor. However, human-caused climate change is slowing this vital system and even threatening a potentially near-future collapse. Read on below – and follow ScienceAlert for more evidence-based climate news.

2. Tropical depression forms in Gulf, National Hurricane Center says

   Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:45:46 -0000

   A tropical depression has formed along the Gulf Coast off Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center, as an area of low pressure becomes more defined and thunderstorms and rain increase. The hurricane center said July 19 on its website that a tropical storm warning was in effect for the …

3. We’re Underestimating the Power of ‘One-in-a-Thousand-Year’ Solar Storms, NASA Warns

   Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:30:07 -0000

   New research led by NASA Goddard found persistent “erroneous measurements” skewing past estimates for how severe geomagnetic storms can …

4. ‘Cancer Doesn't Care What Party You Belong To’: Poisoned Water Is Turning This Rural State Bluer

   Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:50:25 -0000

   Democrats see an opening in rural states for the first time in decades. In Iowa, it’s about water. This article was produced in collaboration with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, an independent, nonprofit news organization. MT. VERNON, Iowa — Chris Jones, the 65-year-old Democratic nominee …

5. There’s more the story on the Supreme Court decision on Roundup

   Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:01:00 -0000

   The recent Supreme Court decision concerning the labeling of Roundup pesticide (Monsanto Co. v. Darnell) has important implications. While lawyers …

6. Trump calls for review related to scientific manual used by judges

   Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:32:43 -0000

   By Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, July 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump called for a review related to the ‌Federal Judicial …

7. From 'Super El Niño' to Europe’s extreme heatwave: How this year's weather shocks are rattling commodity markets

   Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:54:14 -0000

   Markets are underestimating the impact of climate volatility across asset classes, commodity strategists warn, as extreme heat grips Europe and …

8. Super El Niño charging ‘full steam ahead,’ potentially drenching California like never before

   Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:24:04 -0000

   El Niño is back, and it might be bigger than ever. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared in June that the threshold for an El …

9. Trump again shrinks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

   Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0000

   Two executive orders signed Monday afternoon slashed the size of the Utah national monuments revered by tribes and public lands advocates. Grazing, …

10. Rapidly thawing permafrost is acidifying streams across North America

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:22:33 -0000

    Streams are abruptly acidifying and turning orange or milky-white across vast regions of North America’s northwest. This is caused by permafrost thaw …

11. Malaysia braces for record high temperatures under ‘super’ El Nino

    Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:27:41 -0000

    Malaysia is expected ⁠to see record high ⁠temperatures next year ⁠as El Nino strengthens, its meteorological department has said. The El Nino …

12. Florida Wildlife Raise More Doubts About Climate Fearmongering - OpEd - Eurasia Review

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:53:33 -0000

    Key Takeaways: Burmese pythons, an invasive apex predator introduced to Florida in the 1970s, devastated native wildlife (e.g., 87–99% declines in …

13. Peter Thiel just gave the public its closest look yet at his ‘Antichrist’ theory—and it’s a tech and climate regulator

    Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:48:00 -0000

    Peter Thiel has spent 30 years arguing, on political and economic grounds, the regulatory state is the primary obstacle to technological progress. He …

14. GOP THREATENS Canada for ‘exporting’ wildfire smoke?!

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:03:42 -0000

    President Trump is threatening to increase tariffs on Canada because … of wildfire smoke? 🤦‍♂️ Just a reminder: this is what the climate crisis looks like. Jacob Soboroff reacts on "Connect with Jacob Soboroff." MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/

15. U.S. cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions

    Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:43:58 -0000

    BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Interior Department on Friday canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be …

16. 6 Costly Landscaping Mistakes That Can Kill Your Trees, Shrubs, And Flowers

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:57:00 -0000

    Making mistakes in the garden is a time-honored tradition. A few flowers are bound to die from neglect or bad weather. Sometimes we push the …

17. 'Real-Life Transformers': China Shows Off Rapidly-Deploying Pontoon Bridge Tech

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:45:00 -0000

    As wildfires rage on in Canada and Iran's Anzali Wetland faces various environmental difficulties, major flooding has affected parts of China. The …

18. Where Wildfire Preparedness Falls Short: 5 Elements Often Missing from Evacuation Plans

    Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0000

    (Feature Impact) While you may have a wildfire emergency plan in place, there may be key elements missing that can make a meaningful difference …

19. The Great Bubble Barrier: How air bubbles are stopping river plastic before it reaches the sea

    Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:02:47 -0000

    Plastic pollution is flooding the world's rivers and seas – but one Dutch company says a curtain of air bubbles can stop it. Here's how. Every year, …

20. Climate Change Hits Women Hardest. It’s Time Our Solutions Reflected That.

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    From pregnancy and maternal health to gender-based violence, women bear the brunt of the climate crisis. Climate policy must finally reflect that …

21. Climate scientists have predicted greater flooding in Texas for decades. It's happening now

    Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:15:59 -0000

    One of the shocking things about the storms that hit Texas this week is that rainfall of similar devastating strength struck almost exactly a year …

22. Why is Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike?

    Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:59 -0000

    Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly moved to hospital on Saturday amid an ongoing hunger strike in the Indian capital Delhi after a court …

23. Most Forest Fires in Canada Are Simply Impossible to Put Out

    Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:04:13 -0000

    Half of Canada’s wildfires are in remote areas with no road access. Impossible to fight, they are often left to burn. Most wildfires in Canada are impossible to fight. As smoke from forest fires in Canada have darkened skies south of the border, lawmakers in Michigan, Ohio and other U.S. states have …

24. Pitch perfect: Developing natural grass for the World Cup

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:26:00 -0000

    FIFA rules state that World Cup matches must be played on pitches with natural grass. For this year's tournament, where some matches were scheduled …

25. Canadian wildfire smoke ignites cross-border feud over Ottawa's 'willful negligence'

    Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:31:11 -0000

    As smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift across parts of the United States, forestry experts say Canada could reduce the severity of some fires through more aggressive forest management. The issue reached the White House Friday, with President Donald Trump accusing Canada of failing to …

26. Climate's Compounding Financial Toll Is Becoming Harder to Ignore

    Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:03 -0000

    It’s felt all but impossible to escape the reality of our changing climate this past month, from extreme heat at London Climate Action Week to wildfire smoke across the U.S. northeast and midwest. While each individual event is dramatic in its own right, I’ve been struck by the breadth. Everywhere …

27. A Quarter Of Americans Don’t Think Weather Disasters Are Linked To Climate Change

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:13:02 -0000

    A new “Data for Progress”poll shows that over 25% of Americans don’t link climate change events to major weather disasters. More from ClimateCrisis 247 …

28. Wildfires scorch Colorado as crews race to fortify containment lines

    Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:36:34 -0000

    Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain, Ferris and other blazes are threatening communities across Colorado as firefighters juggle air attacks and prep for …

29. Wildfire Smoke Hangs Over World Cup Final

    Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:59:49 -0000

    Smoke has blanketed New York City and other parts of the Northeast United States in a thick haze this week, unleashing smoggy skies and dangerous air. As soccer fans from across the globe stream into New York City and New Jersey for the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, another sort of visitor has …

30. The clock is ticking for New Mexico to cut Rio Grande water use

    Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0000

    This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is republished here by permission. Reporting supported by the Water Desk at the …