Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. Greenland updates: Denmark floats NATO mission on island

   Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:57:12 -0000

   Denmark's defense minister said he and Greenland's defense minister raised the possibility of a NATO surveillance mission in Greenland in a meeting …

2. Humans returned to British Isles earlier than previously thought at the end of the last ice age

   Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:59:59 -0000

   The return of humans to the British Isles after the end of the last ice sheet, which covered much of the northern hemisphere, happened around 15,200 …

3. Even in extreme cold, EVs outperform diesel AND save drivers money

   Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:49:51 -0000

   Fleet managers don’t get paid to argue on Facebook. They get paid to look at the numbers, and make decisions in the best financial interests of their companies. According to studies that follow real-world fleets in the most extreme, cold-weather conditions in America, EVs don’t just survive — they …

4. The Sinister Reason Why Trump Wants Greenland

   Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:58:38 -0000

   The arguments the president is making about Greenland don't really make sense. One he isn't making publicly does.

5. US greenhouse gas emissions rise before Trump policies even kick in

   Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:30:07 -0000

   CO₂ emissions from the world's second-largest polluter have started rising again due to a cold winter and the use of coal to power data centers. The …

6. Trump’s Greenland Text Is Utterly Insane

   Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:13:39 -0000

   JVL, Sam Stein, and Andrew Egger give their takes on Donald Trump’s shocking message to European leaders, in which he complains about not receiving …

7. Floods in Mozambique displace more than 300,000 people in one province, governor says

   Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:15:00 -0000

   MAPUTO, Mozambique — More than 300,000 people have been displaced by flooding in a province in Mozambique, its governor said Monday. Authorities had …

8. As Davos Convenes, Deference to Trump Has Replaced Everything

   Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:03:13 -0000

   The traditional rhetoric of the World Economic Forum centered on global integration, climate change and international cooperation. Not anymore. Even in the heyday of the liberal democratic order, the conceit of the World Economic Forum induced skepticism: Once a year, the wealthiest, most powerful …

9. The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

   Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:03:10 -0000

   As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon’s legacy. In …

10. The way Earth’s surface moves has a bigger impact on shifting the climate than we knew

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:44:18 -0000

    Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing “icehouse” periods and warm “greenhouse” …

11. Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources

    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:05:00 -0000

    As climate change and great-power rivalry intensify, oceans are emerging as a geopolitical frontier – testing whether diplomacy can manage rising …

12. Urban Greenery Is Making Some Cities Hotter, Study Finds

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:48:03 -0000

    As urban planners look to expand green spaces to help cool cities, a new study finds that, in arid regions, grassy areas can actually have a warming …

13. Carbon-sucking fungi and 'forever chemical' crackdowns: Positive environmental stories from 2026

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:03:18 -0000

    Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate. With powerful nations rolling back …

14. Donald Trump's Health Unveiled

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:30:06 -0000

    In mid-October, reports of a mysterious MRI scan performed on U.S. president Donald Trump circulated news sources, but there was little information regarding the purpose of the test.

15. What's the perfect temperature to bake cookies at? Scientists reveal the answer

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:42:28 -0000

    The results could lead to far greater things than just yummier cookies. Plus, more science finds you'll want to dive into.

16. Mediterranean sea faces record warming and rising climate risks

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:07:00 -0000

    The Mediterranean Sea is heating up faster than ever before, and the consequences are already being felt. In places like Greece, Italy, and Spain, …

17. Chile wildfires rage for third day, entire towns wiped out

    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:30:07 -0000

    More than 3,500 firefighters were fighting the fires on Monday in Nuble and Biobio, both declared disaster areas, allowing for the deployment of …

18. Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland and why it matters in 3 maps

    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:32:10 -0000

    Greenland rarely draws global attention. But as ice melts and great powers inch closer, the world’s largest island has become a strategic prize — one that caught President Donald Trump's eye long before most Americans were paying attention. A semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, Greenland is home …

19. Pricing Fertilizer Emissions Cuts Climate Pollution Without Making Food Expensive

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:37:40 -0000

    Pricing fertilizer emissions sounds like a recipe for more expensive food, but when the numbers are worked carefully, it turns out to be a policy …

20. What is Blue Davos and why is 2026 the 'Year of Water'? Everything you need to know

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:35:03 -0000

    The planet’s entire water cycle, spanning oceans, atmosphere, and freshwater, is under strain. In October 2024, rivers in the Amazon basin fell to …

21. AI platforms like Grok are an ethical, social and economic nightmare — and we're starting to wake up

    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:01:31 -0000

    As 2025 began, I thought humanity's biggest problem was climate change. In 2026, AI is more pressing. As an experiment, given the recent controversy …

22. The Transition To Net-Zero Emissions Is A Tax On The Air You Breathe – OpEd

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:28:01 -0000

    Al Gore, John Kerry, Barack Obama, and Bill Gates all have lifestyles with large personal mansions and travel by planes, cruise liners, and …

23. The Department of Energy Ends ALARA

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0000

    Last fall, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told the audience at Senator John Curtis’ (R-UT) conservative climate summit that “nuclear is going to …

24. Home solar in rural America: how much battery do you need to run a well pump?

    Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:36:40 -0000

    There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar system, but most of it assumes a suburban house with city water and a long list of optional loads. Rural homes play by different rules, and when your water comes from a well, keeping the lights on is optional — but keeping the well’s pump …

25. Indonesia sues 6 companies over alleged links to deadly floods & landslides

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:21:50 -0000

    JAKARTA — In the wake of the deadly floods and landslides that struck Indonesia in late 2025, the nation’s environment ministry has sued six …

26. Morning Update: Greenland becomes ground zero

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:17:11 -0000

    Good morning. A growing rift between Europe and the U.S. is on display as international politics heat up in Greenland. More on that below, along with concepts for a peace initiative and a proposal for an auto strategy. Let’s get to it. TOP STORY Canada weighs sending soldiers to Greenland The latest: …

27. The IV EU-CELAC Summit’s Outcomes On Climate Action Can Be Built Upon In 2026 – Analysis

    Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:50:46 -0000

    Last November, the IV EU-CELAC summit was held in the Colombian city of Santa Marta. With the Trump Administration’s departure from the Paris …

28. How Davos went MAGA

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:44:26 -0000

    U.S. President Donald Trump’s star turn signals a new era for the World Economic Forum. DAVOS, Switzerland — When U.S. President Donald Trump arrives …

29. 2026 set to be one of the hottest years on record, Canadian forecast says

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:19:23 -0000

    The heat will be turned up in 2026, with Canadians set to see one of the hottest years on record, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s annual …

30. What to know about this week's annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

    Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:53:52 -0000

    Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond — plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and outside observers — are …