Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. Why the Northern Sea Route is a risky bet for global trade

    Sat, 02 May 2026 19:43:18 -0000

    Russia wants its Northern Sea Route to become an important artery of global trade. However, the arctic shortcut between Europe and Asia is fraught …

  2. California, Arizona and Nevada announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River

    Sat, 02 May 2026 16:54:14 -0000

    With the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs declining toward critically low levels, negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada announced a new water-saving plan for the next two years. Representatives of the three states said in a written statement Friday night that their plan aims to “stabilize …

  3. Northern Michigan’s Extreme Climate Disaster

    Sat, 02 May 2026 13:37:00 -0000

    On April 7, 2026, a light drizzle began to fall from the dark clouds over the forests of Michigan’s lower peninsula. A spring rain, nothing …

  4. One economist’s ‘radical idea’ to solve the biggest energy crisis in history: a reverse OPEC

    Sat, 02 May 2026 09:46:00 -0000

    The world is facing the largest energy crisis in modern history—and the U.S. may be the country with the most power to do something about it. Oil …

  5. Why is Europe heating twice as fast as the rest of the planet?

    Sat, 02 May 2026 08:59:56 -0000

    Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global average since 1980, a new report shows, with 2025 marked by extended heatwaves across the continent, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. RFI examines the reasons why. The European State of the Climate report, published by the European Union's …

  6. How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic

    Sun, 03 May 2026 04:30:41 -0000

    How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures. How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent …

  7. Nature Loss Brings Catastrophic Risks

    Sun, 03 May 2026 01:23:46 -0000

    A new report from the UK’s Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) warns that biodiversity loss, alongside …

  8. It’s Already a Bad Tick Season. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

    Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:23 -0000

    Ticks are expanding into new places, and more are carrying multiple diseases. Tick season has begun with a vengeance: This year, there were more emergency-room visits for tick bites during the month of April than in any year since 2017. Millions of people are used to coexisting with these tiny …

  9. 'One of the most rapid transitions that I've seen': NOAA forecaster on how this year's El Niño could shatter records

    Fri, 01 May 2026 16:24:10 -0000

    Our warming world is set to enter an El Niño period as early as May, with a high likelihood of southern North America experiencing supercharged …

  10. Marine heatwave off California threatens extreme weather events

    Sat, 02 May 2026 23:12:03 -0000

    The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records. Experts say it could produce a stormy summer that may threaten lives. Max Darrow explains. The …

  11. Want the Perkiest Hydrangeas in the Neighborhood? Follow These 13 Tips

    Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:10 -0000

    Hydrangeas are the showstoppers of the garden world. With their big, cloud-like blooms and vibrant colors, they can transform any backyard into a lush oasis. But sometimes, these beautiful shrubs can feel a bit mysterious. You might wonder why your neighbor's hydrangeas are bursting with color while …

  12. Trump’s US Forest Service Spraying Deadly Toxins on America’s Woodlands

    Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The herbicide industry has a great friend in Trump. Beyond its brutal immigration enforcement campaigns and horrifying attacks on Iranian civilians, …

  13. Clean Energy Breakthrough: Scientists Have Discovered “Something Interesting and Unknown” in This Novel Material

    Sat, 02 May 2026 14:14:09 -0000

    A clean energy breakthrough has been reported by UK researchers, who say they have discovered new “in-between states” as molecular precursors break …

  14. Can the ‘blue economy’ deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting

    Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 -0000

    The term “blue economy” has been circulated among environmental commentators for years—usually meaning whatever the speaker wants it to mean. For …

  15. Nuclear Desalination: A Solution For The World’s Water Crisis – OpEd

    Sun, 03 May 2026 01:28:39 -0000

    Water scarcity is rapidly emerging as one of the most serious global challenges of the twenty-first century. While nearly 70% of the planet is …

  16. 10 Dog Breeds Vulnerable to Extinction in The United States

    Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    10 Dog Breeds Vulnerable to Extinction in The United States Gargi Chakravorty, Editor Picture a future where some of the most fascinating dog breeds …

  17. Researchers in Antarctica Observe Massive Structures at Depths of Over 4,000 Feet

    Sat, 02 May 2026 18:17:46 -0000

    Modern technology is opening new doors in Antarctic research. Scientists have now observed a natural phenomenon up close for the first time.

  18. Mental health effects of climate change

    Sun, 03 May 2026 03:57:03 -0000

    We all know that 2014 has been declared as the hottest year globally by the Meteorological department of United States of America. Climate change is …

  19. “A Huge Setback”: New EPA Directive Could Weaken Hundreds of Chemical Regulations

    Fri, 01 May 2026 19:30:00 -0000

    For decades, a small EPA program assessed toxic chemicals. In an internal memo obtained by ProPublica, a top Trump appointee sharply criticized the …

  20. What’s causing Hawaii’s recent surge in heavy rainfall?

    Sat, 02 May 2026 22:00:01 -0000

    HONOLULU (KHON2) — A large-scale “tropical disturbance” moving across the Pacific may be playing a major role in Hawaii’s rainfall, according to new …

  21. ‘A sense of dread’: Europe’s first climate migrants live in constant fear of extreme weather

    Sat, 02 May 2026 05:02:25 -0000

    “Everyone has gone mad after the storm. It’s a form of collective PTSD,” says one Greek villager faced with relocation. If there is one thing etched …

  22. How well can EVs handle the heat — and the cold? AAA put them to the test

    Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Electric vehicle batteries are a lot like people, in one important respect: They're most comfortable in temperatures around 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. When the weather gets much colder or hotter than that, a battery works less efficiently. It has to work harder, too, to keep the vehicle's cabin …

  23. Trump’s Iran War Is Smashing His Fossil Fuel Dreams

    Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The president wanted to ensure American hegemony and global energy dominance. Instead, he might be torpedoing both. The Strait of Hormuz is still …

  24. The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West’s ecosystems

    Sat, 02 May 2026 13:00:00 -0000

    "It was the worst possible way to end the winter that was already worse than normal." This story was originally published by High Country News and is …

  25. Scientists solve mystery of strange pits at the bottom of the ocean

    Sat, 02 May 2026 10:23:43 -0000

    Oceanographers have finally worked out what caused tends of thousands of small holes on the floor of the North Sea, solving a mystery that has …

  26. 11 US Rivers Where Ancient Fish Are Making an Astonishing Comeback

    Fri, 01 May 2026 13:40:00 -0000

    Something has been quietly shifting beneath the surface of America’s rivers. After more than a century of dam construction, industrial pollution, and …

  27. Scientists sound alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally

    Sat, 02 May 2026 11:35:28 -0000

    Free-living amoebae are emerging as a global health concern, fueled by warming temperatures and outdated water systems. While many are harmless, some …

  28. Carbon Credits Have Enabled Vital Protection Of Tropical Forests, Despite Being Oversold Tenfold

    Sun, 03 May 2026 01:24:36 -0000

    A major analysis led by the University of Cambridge has found that many REDD+ projects achieved meaningful reductions in forest loss – offering real …

  29. Top Solar Panels for Homes in 2026: Which is the Best for High-Efficiency, Price, and Performance

    Sat, 02 May 2026 14:35:32 -0000

    Top solar panels for home in 2026 ranked by efficiency, price, and performance with ROI insights, clean energy benefits, and long-term savings guide.

  30. Event With Links to Oil Industry Teaches Judges "Healthy Skepticism" of Climate Science

    Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    As congressional Republicans accuse climate scholars and lawyers of colluding to influence the judiciary, a symposium hosted by a center funded by …