Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. Five graphics that show Greenland’s importance to Trump

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:30:00 -0000

    Its entire population would fit in a large sports stadium but Greenland’s current presence on the geopolitical stage is huge. DW takes a look at the …

  2. Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump's attacks on green energy will hurt GOP

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:02:56 -0000

    RIPTON, Vermont (AP) — At a time when the Trump administration rolled back numerous environmental regulations while global temperatures and U.S. carbon pollution spiked, longtime climate activist Bill McKibben finds hope in something that didn’t seem that strong on a recent single-digit-temperature …

  3. Mapped: Countries that Earn the Most from Tourism

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:21:24 -0000

    Mapped: Countries that Earn the Most from Foreign Visitors See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for …

  4. That Little Car Button Your Never Use

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:00:03 -0000

    If you live in a particularly cold climate, you know there's no such thing as rushing out to work on a winter morning. Your car needs time to warm up. You tell yourself you're letting the engine warm up, but you're really doing it to let the car warm up for you, as well. But you could cut down on the time it takes to warm up the car by pushing just one button that lots of drivers overlook.

  5. 'The scientific cost would be severe': A Trump Greenland takeover would put climate research at risk

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:15:00 -0000

    Trump's calls for a takeover of Greenland puts open scientific collaboration that is helping our understanding of the threat of global sea-level rise …

  6. Sharks seek sea change as ocean temperature rises with climate change

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:39:02 -0000

    Many sharks in Australia have the same migration pattern as grey nomads. In winter, they journey northward to escape the cold. In summer they reverse …

  7. Making billionaires illegal by taxing their wealth wouldn’t even fund the government for a year, budget expert says

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:30:00 -0000

    California’s proposed wealth tax is coming in for a lot of criticism these days. From Gov. Gavin Newsom, who counts many billionaires as friends and …

  8. NATO official allegedly said Europe would take every US base if Trump takes Greenland. Here's the real story

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:22:23 -0000

    Some news media outlets mistakenly reported that Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn was a "NATO chief." In January 2026, a video (archived) spread online …

  9. The Alps Are Melting — and Revealing Creepy, Ancient Stuff

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:38:43 -0000

    It’s hard to shake the feeling of awe and unease as you watch the mighty Alps—those ancient, snow-capped giants—slowly surrender to warmth. Imagine …

  10. Supreme Court to Decide if the Pesticide Roundup Is Shielded From Lawsuits

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:57:26 -0000

    The case could affect thousands of claims that the widely used weedkiller causes cancer. The Supreme Court said on Friday that it would hear a case that asks whether federal law shields a pesticide manufacturer from lawsuits claiming that the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer. Developed by Monsanto in …

  11. With a nudge from industry, Congress takes aim at California recycling laws

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    The plastics industry is not happy with California. And it’s looking to friends in Congress to put the Golden State in its place. California has not figured out how to reduce single-use plastic. But its efforts to do so have created a headache for the fossil fuel industry and plastic manufacturers. …

  12. Trump is trying to kill clean energy. The market has other plans.

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:30:00 -0000

    The administration has done real damage to climate action, experts say. But in many ways, renewables are unstoppable. A year ago, Donald Trump assumed …

  13. Ski Resorts In Deep Trouble Due To Global Warming

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:49:02 -0000

    It’s been warming in the Rockies. Some resorts have received only 50% of their usual snowfall. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of …

  14. ‘Historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force. But is it enough to save our oceans?

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:00:42 -0000

    The High Seas Treaty signals a “new era of global ocean governance”, but experts warn that it will not stop irreversible damage. The highly …

  15. WEF: Donald Trump set to dominate Davos 2026

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:49:10 -0000

    Davos braces for Trump's return. Weeks after attacking Venezuela, capturing its controversial leader, and reviving Greenland ambitions, the US …

  16. Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:57:02 -0000

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear an appeal from global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state …

  17. Climate Change Has Already Shrunk US Salaries By 12%

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:30:22 -0000

    Unaddressed climate change is even more expensive.

  18. Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:21 -0000

    A new map has unmasked the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice in unprecedented detail, something scientists say could greatly enhance our understanding of the frozen white continent. Researchers used satellite data and the physics of how Antarctica's glaciers move to work out what the continent …

  19. The solar panel contracts that can kill home sales

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:30:39 -0000

    Homeowners who lease solar panels are finding headaches and unexpected expenses when they're ready to sell. The pitch for solar sounds simple: At a …

  20. Retiree discovers super-low-cost alternative to rooftop solar panels: 'Will I live long enough for the investment to pay off?'

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:45:00 -0000

    With many clean energy tax incentives on the chopping block in the United States, homeowners are searching for more affordable solar panel …

  21. How Wall Street Turned Its Back on Climate Change

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:40 -0000

    Six years after the financial industry pledged to use trillions to fight climate change and reshape finance, its efforts have largely collapsed. In January 2020, Larry Fink, the chief executive of BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the world, stunned the business world by declaring that he …

  22. The Realist Logic Behind Trump’s Exit From International Organizations

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:21:17 -0000

    Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order to initiate the process of withdrawing Washington from 66 international …

  23. It’s so cold in Florida that iguanas might rain from the skies

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:10:00 -0000

    Florida’s iguanas are in for a rude surprise: temperatures have plummeted across the southeastern U.S. Overnight lows are forecast to drop to the …

  24. LA Fire Survivors Got a Rude Surprise That Could Hit More Americans

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:32 -0000

    A year after the Los Angeles wildfires, many survivors face the same problem: Their insurance policies aren’t paying out enough to cover the cost of …

  25. Plant These 10 Vegetables Before January Ends And Thank Us Later

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0000

    January doesn't seem like the time of year to think about gardening. It's cold, there's usually snow on the ground, and most final frost dates are …

  26. Trump Loses on Offshore Wind Twice This Week

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:54:33 -0000

    On a Trump’s PJM push, Ford-BYD tie-up, and the Mongolian atom Current conditions: New Orleans is expecting light rain with temperatures climbing near …

  27. Will Desalination Save the U.S. from Water Collapse?

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:02:42 -0000

    Water scarcity is an escalating crisis in many parts of the world, and the United States is no exception. Climate change, population growth, and …

  28. Kristina Gjerde, Advocate for Ocean Biodiversity, Dies at 68

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:45:40 -0000

    She played a key role in negotiating a landmark United Nations treaty to protect the high seas, an agreement that went into effect this weekend. Kristina Gjerde, a marine conservationist who inspired and played a key role in negotiating a landmark United Nations treaty to protect the biodiversity of …

  29. Automakers Try to Entice US Drivers With Sub-$35,000 EVs

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:31 -0000

    Affordability. It’s on seemingly everyone’s mind, including (especially?) US car buyers. For bargain shoppers looking, buyers have traditionally had …

  30. Icy Greenland is anything but green. How did it get that name?

    Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:02:24 -0000

    The mostly icy island of Greenland has been a part of a centuries-long marketing campaign, resulting in a puzzling name with a fascinating history. The Danish territory is again in the news as President Donald Trump says Greenland should become part of the United States. But don't be confused: The …