Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. The Trump administration won’t face the facts

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:45 -0000

   Published June 08, 2026 Since Donald Trump took office last year, his administration’s actions have made hunger, teen suicide, tornadoes and other …

2. Why are so many Democrats going quiet on climate change?

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:45:00 -0000

   The common wisdom says it's a losing issue. Evidence suggests it actually helps Democrats. As the midterm elections approach, something strange has …

3. MAGA Is Worried About Male Fertility. Trump Is Killing Their Sperm.

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0000

   There’s some scientific backing for the idea that sperm count is declining. But Republican environmental policies are making it worse. Male …

4. Hail Is Changing, And Scientists Warn It Could Become More Dangerous

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:31 -0000

   Everyone has a storm story – whether it's that time you just escaped a downpour, or the hailstorm that wrote off your car. Even though hailstorms are …

5. 5 arrested after climate protest in Copley Square

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:05:16 -0000

   Five people were arrested by Boston police officers Monday morning after a climate protest at the intersection of Dartmouth Street and St. James Avenue disrupted traffic around Copley Square.

6. This U.S. City Has the Worst Termite Problem for the Fourth Year in a Row—and It’s a Major Travel Hot Spot

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:53:00 -0000

   A Florida city ranks as the top U.S. city for termites due to its warm, humid climate. Dealing with termites can be a scary burden, and a new report reveals some cities are more termite-prone than others. With its tropical climate, sunny skies, and high humidity, Miami ranked as the worst city in …

7. Trees and greenery can cool cities by as much as 18°C – but only if they’re the right type

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:04:00 -0000

   Trees are one of the most popular responses because they provide shade and reduce the amount of heat absorbed by surrounding surfaces. But outdoor …

8. Federal Court Tosses Out Trump’s Limits on Solar and Wind Tax Credits

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:11:47 -0000

   On desalination, Japanese nuclear, and Latin American hydroelectricity Current conditions: Des Moines, Iowa, is bracing for thunderstorms through …

9. El Niño Is Already Impacting India’s Critical Monsoon

   Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:27:54 -0000

   Welcome to Weather Watch, our weekly newsletter on how the planet’s ever wilder weather patterns are impacting the global economy. Got feedback and …

10. How the Next UN Chief Can End the Era of Stalled Multilateralism

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:28:57 -0000

    The word “negotiation” has barely appeared in the vision statements of the candidates running for United Nations secretary- general this year. Yet, …

11. Scientists sound alarm on World Oceans Day as Trump axes deep-sea monitoring

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:44:24 -0000

    The United States has removed hundreds of deep-sea instruments used to monitor the impact of climate change on marine environments, alarming scientists as the United Nations marks World Oceans Day. The development is the latest blow to environmental and climate research, which has faced repeated …

12. As climate shifts, malaria gains ground in southern Africa

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:10:45 -0000

    In a remote South African village, Paulina Mhlongo sits in the yard as health workers in green protective gear move briskly through her home, soaking …

13. The U.S. fought the flesh-eating screwworm for decades. Now it begins again.

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:40 -0000

    The country will run much the same playbook it did starting in the 1950s: mass-produce and release sterile male screwworms to stop the pests from reproducing. The United States spent more than half a century and hundreds of millions of dollars driving the flesh-eating New World screwworm as far from …

14. 'We need to get off fossil fuels': COP31 negotiations chief tells AFP

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:05:49 -0000

    The incoming COP31 negotiations president told AFP on Monday the Middle East war underscored the need to "get off fossil fuels" and rejected …

15. Trump Administration Killed Criminal Investigation of GOP Senator’s Coal Companies - Mountain State Spotlight

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:16:17 -0000

    This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Trump administration officials earlier this year …

16. The 10 hottest summers in Phoenix history: How will 2026 stack up?

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:57:32 -0000

    “Summer has always been hot in Phoenix.” That’s a common refrain from climate change deniers, and in the most basic sense, they are not wrong. Summer …

17. Climate protesters arrested after using bodies, barrels to block Boston traffic

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:41:27 -0000

    Multiple protesters were arrested outside a hotel in Boston on Monday morning after the group blocked traffic for more than an hour using their …

18. Could extreme weather affect the FIFA World Cup - and how will players cope?

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:19:22 -0000

    The Three Lions will kick off their FIFA World Cup journey on June 17, with their first game against Croatia in the searing heat in Dallas, Texas. It …

19. What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously?

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:46:15 -0000

    Agriculture today is a massive, globally interconnected industry. That interconnectivity has brought jobs and varied foods to people who might not …

20. Judge Halts IRS Rules that Punish Solar and Wind

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 8, 2026) – In a win for energy affordability, a federal judge struck down the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) guidance that …

21. Warming groundwater raises questions in MN

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    Amid the sometimes-wild temperature swings in Minnesota, from hot summer days to frigid winter nights, conditions are a lot more stable just beneath …

22. Scientists Simulated Nuclear Fallout in The Lab And Got a Surprise

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:02 -0000

    The researchers suggest their new findings can be assessed alongside the results from other models to get a clearer picture of nuclear fallout chemistry. Read on to find out more – and follow ScienceAlert for breakthroughs that change how we see the world.

23. Five arrested as climate protest snarls traffic in Boston's Copley Square

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:45:52 -0000

    Organizers say that five people were arrested. A portion of Copley Square in Boston was shut down on Monday morning due to a protest being staged by …

24. Brace for 'record-breaking heat' in a coast-to-coast heat wave

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:03:21 -0000

    Summer heat is on the way from coast to coast, forecasters say, with high temperatures well into the 80s and 90s and even 100s in some areas. In fact, the national temperature outlook map for June 11-17 shows that above-normal temperatures are forecast for the entire lower 48 states. A "period of …

25. Federal appeals court denies youth climate lawsuit against Trump executive orders • Florida Phoenix

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:13:20 -0000

    The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a June 2 ruling rejected a youth-led constitutional climate lawsuit seeking to overturn three of President …

26. Wild Rice Faces Numerous Threats—and Has Determined Protectors

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:55:00 -0000

    Groups work to identify, save and reseed areas to help the culturally significant resource thrive as climate change portends more strains.Bazile …

27. Think You’re Safe? These U.S. Cities Face the Highest Natural Disaster Risk

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:46:55 -0000

    Living in the U.S. brings its fair share of weather extremes, with some areas more prone to natural disasters than others. Each region faces unique challenges, from hurricanes and floods to droughts and earthquakes.

28. Will Extreme Heat Derail the World Cup in These 10 Cities?

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:28:15 -0000

    Later this month, the United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Over the course of the tournament, 48 national …

29. Lawmaker pushes panic button on 'really stupid' Trump move that is 'not getting attention'

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:22:33 -0000

    The Trump administration is dismantling a $368 million deep-ocean monitoring network at the precise moment scientists say the world's oceans are …

30. 'Short, sharp and more strategic': the EU's new approach to climate talks

    Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:37:54 -0000

    BRUSSELS - The EU wants to target fewer, clearer goals at the world's annual climate summit in November, building alliances in advance to avoid a …