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1. Is This the End of MAGA?

   Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:43:34 -0000

   The 2026 midterms seem to be a clear repudiation of President Trump's policies and administration. But what does the election tell us about the future of the Make America Great Again movement and the Republican Party?

2. Ethiopia expands hydropower ambitions

   Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:19:36 -0000

   Ethiopia is looking to position itself as an African leader in clean energy, as it prepares to host next year’s COP32 climate summit. Alongside the GERD, the country is building another massive hydropower project on the Omo River in the southwest, as it expands electricity production and exports …

3. America’s grid upgrade hinges on a 400-ton machine designed in the 1800s — and just one U.S. mill makes the special steel inside it

   Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:39:22 -0000

   Americans have a lot of plans for the country’s power grid. Some people want to expand renewable energy by building solar and wind farms. Others want …

4. The polar vortex is about to go haywire

   Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:59:44 -0000

   Something “unprecedented” is happening in the atmosphere: the Arctic polar vortex, a spinning mass of air high above the North Pole, is collapsing. …

5. Conley’s Victory in New York’s Lower Hudson Valley Opens Door to Renewed Climate Action

   Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:56:45 -0000

   Democrat Cait Conley’s victory over incumbent Republican Mike Lawler comes after a campaign dominated by debates over energy costs and …

6. Climate resources taken offline under Trump now back online

   Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:59:00 -0000

   Climate.us provides public access to climate data, tools, and analysis. Climate.gov, a federal website, used to provide a bridge between climate data …

7. El Nino is making the Pacific 'burn with fever', triggering typhoon after typhoon in East Asia

   Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:12:47 -0000

   Wild weather is a way of life for people living along the coast in the Philippines, Taiwan, China and Japan. But the last few months have been extraordinary. A wave of intense and, at times, unpredictable storms exacerbated by the El Niño weather pattern has killed dozens, shuttered major airports …

8. Medieval Humans Partly Caused Two Catastrophic Lake Tsunamis, And We Could Easily Do It Again, Scientists Warn

   Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0000

   Tsunamis are not exclusive to the ocean: with the right conditions, they can happen in lakes, too. At Lake Iseo in northern Italy, medieval humans set …

9. These states can expect a white Christmas, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac

   Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:43:42 -0000

   People dreaming of a white Christmas may be pleasantly surprised this year - assuming they’re in one of 16 states. States from Washington to Maine …

10. Extreme weather is already a huge threat to homeowners. Which U.S. states are most at risk?

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:12:30 -0000

    Storm clouds are rolling in on the U.S. housing market, with new data projecting a sharp increase in financial losses linked to extreme weather in …

11. Democrat immediately threatens subpoenas for tech executives in wake of midterms

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:38:07 -0000

    Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., appeared to signal a desire to issue subpoenas to technology executives following Democrats' capture of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Responding to a social media post that read "Live televised trials of Big Tech executives when?" Markey wrote, "They …

12. Earth’s rocks have a missing layer spanning up to a billion years. We finally know where it went

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:04:59 -0000

    Imagine opening a history book and finding several chapters torn out. This was what geologists looking into the rock records of Earth’s past …

13. When humans disappear, biodiversity takes a surprising turn

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:37:34 -0000

    For decades, conservation has worried about the risks of too many people. In some places, depopulation is the real threat. Less than an hour’s train …

14. Loser Industries in Post-Election Climate: Banking, Crypto, and AI

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:59:58 -0000

    Democrats will push for more regulations and investigations after President Trump is accused of pocketing a bundle from well-timed investments in …

15. Ozone hole in 2026 is largest in a decade, but long-term recovery remains on track: Report

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:23:26 -0000

    The ozone hole measured 10.5 million square miles on Sept. 18. This year's ozone hole over the Antarctic was the largest in a decade, according to a …

16. “Fake Meat” Falls Apart

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:40:38 -0000

    People thought plant-based meat was good for the environment. But it turned out to be expensive and full of processed ingredients. Consumers turned …

17. Trumpism Is Failing Because It Is Very, Very Stupid

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:29:04 -0000

    The MAGA movement is fully rooted in the promotion of ignorance and demonization of knowledge. That’s why it’s failing now. That’s why it will fail …

18. US midterms and climate: Could Trump loss be a win for energy bills, renewables and emissions?

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:32:17 -0000

    “While climate was rarely on the ballot by name, Trump’s anti-climate policies shaped the outcome.” The Democrats have won a historic victory in the …

19. 'Heavy loss': Torrential rain in Southwest takes out beloved rock formations

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:09:36 -0000

    The American Southwest is currently in the grip of a series of historic flooding events, with at least one analyst, Colorado State University climatologist Russ Schumacher, labeling the widespread weather system a once-in-a-thousand-year occurrence. Earlier this week, floodwaters attributed to …

20. Ron DeSantis calls GOP midterm losses ‘extinction-level event’

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:04:14 -0000

    Ron DeSantis compares GOP midterm losses to a “meteor strike,” calling the results close to an “extinction-level event.”

21. Democrat Elaine Luria Retakes House Seat in Virginia Rematch

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:02:58 -0000

    Democrat Elaine Luria has defeated Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans to represent coastal Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, reclaiming a seat she held …

22. The polar vortex is doing something extraordinary

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:40:22 -0000

    The polar vortex is being disrupted early in the season. That might eventually lead to an outbreak of frigid air in the United States. Something unusual is happening in the skies above the Arctic, but will it have any impact on our weather here in the United States? Our favorite wintertime punching …

23. What Experts Think the Democratic Blue Wave Will Mean For Climate Action

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:20:11 -0000

    Following two years of anti-climate legislation from Washington, Tuesday’s blue tidal wave—giving Democrats control of both the Senate and the House—could provide an opportunity to change course. Following his 2024 reelection, President Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement, rolled back the …

24. This lifestyle change saves money, improves your health and cuts emissions. But there’s a catch

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:02:42 -0000

    Making this small change to your daily routine could be as impactful as recycling. What if you could make a climate-friendly lifestyle change that …

25. Across a Fevered Pacific Ocean, Seabirds Are Starving

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    With massive heat waves and an intense El Niño reshaping the marine food web along the Central Coast of California, emaciated common murres are washing ashore in unprecedented numbers. Morro Bay, California — Half a mile inland from the Pacific Ocean, a woman carries a bird wrapped in a towel as she …

26. ‘The world is not ready’: Climate adaptation cash falls far short as warming heads past 1.5°C

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Although global warming is set to exceed 1.5°C, financing to help communities adapt to climate change falls far short of needs, the UN Environment …

27. Abdul El-Sayed’s Victory Is Historic for These Two Reasons

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:24:16 -0000

    Michigan just put a Muslim in the Senate—and a progressive too. Abdul El-Sayed’s election is a watershed moment in American politics. The victory of a …

28. Why oil and gas corporations are making so much money – and we’re all paying the bill

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:51:12 -0000

    Greenpeace UK activists project the truth about the source of Shell’s huge profits onto their global headquarters.© GreenpeaceThe world’s biggest oil …

29. What Democrats Just Accomplished in Ohio Is Remarkable

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:25:59 -0000

    In a state that’s been heavily rigged for GOP one-party rule, Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton have led a seismic shift in the state’s politics. If you’ve …