Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. The Actual Gavin Newsom Is Much Worse Than You Think – OpEd

   Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:03:08 -0000

   California Governor Gavin Newsom has made headlines this winter by vowing to defeat a proposal for a one-time 5 percent tax on billionaires in the …

2. Southern Oregon Senator Revives Bill To Make Big Oil Pay For Disasters Driven By Climate Change

   Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:06:15 -0000

   A bill that would require some of the largest, most profitable oil and gas companies in history to pay damages for disasters fueled by climate change …

3. Next-gen nuclear’s tipping point: Meta and hyperscalers start deals with Bill Gates’ TerraPower, Sam Altman-backed Oklo, and more

   Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:42:09 -0000

   Chris Levesque spent a career in the nuclear industry as a Navy submarine operator and a commercial nuclear executive before he joined Bill Gates’ …

4. Donald Trump's Health Unveiled

   Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:30:03 -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.

5. Florida euthanizes 5,195 frozen iguanas

   Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:37:14 -0000

   First introduced during the 1960, the invasive reptiles were ‘cold-stunned’ during a record-breaking cold snap. To state the obvious, it’s been a particularly frigid winter across most of the eastern United States. Winter’s icy grip has not even spared the Sunshine State, where a total of 5,195 …

6. Major stratospheric warming developing over the Arctic, ensemble data indicate a polar vortex split around February 15

   Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:23:38 -0000

   A strong stratospheric warming event is underway over the Arctic in early February 2026, rapidly weakening the Northern Hemisphere polar vortex. …

7. "A flying block of ice the size of a truck nearly knocked our helicopter out of the air” – A stark reminder of the colossal power of nature

   Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:35:00 -0000

   A sober reminder never to underestimate the power of nature. The Store Glacier in Western Greenland is one of the fastest moving glaciers in the …

8. Western ski resorts and their terrible, horrible, no snow, very bad year

   Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:00:01 -0000

   By Jan. 4, snow cover across the West was the lowest since NASA began tracking it via satellite in 2001. Bare slopes. Closed terrain. Canceled …

9. The water wars are coming

   Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:20:08 -0000

   It is no coincidence that the world‚Äôs first cities were built where water was abundant. From the Nile and the Yangtze to the Thames, reliable …

10. How Svalbard went from from Arctic outpost to geopolitical flashpoint

    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:02:41 -0000

    Tensions in the Arctic are putting new pressure on Svalbard, a Norwegian-administered archipelago long seen as an example of international cooperation, as climate change transforms the region and rivalry between major powers intensifies. Svalbard is often described as the fastest-warming place on …

11. New York Is the Latest State to Consider a Data Center Pause

    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:58:46 -0000

    Red and blue states alike have introduced legislation in recent weeks that would halt data center development, citing concerns from climate to high …

12. Icy weather highlights open questions about climate change effects

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:29:00 -0000

    There's a confounding dilemma for many folks trying to make sense of winter weather in the context of climate change. When Punxsutawney Phil popped up and saw his shadow on Feb. 2, a collective groan rippled across the Eastern United States, where freezing temperatures, ice and snow have cast a big …

13. The remarkable climate case for turning farm waste into building materials

    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0000

    Worldwide, staple crops including maize, wheat and rice produce 3.3 billion metric tonnes of residue. Mostly, this is burned for energy, releasing …

14. Turning Farm Waste Into Climate Solutions: Co-Pyrolysis Of Cotton Straw And Plastic Film Could Cut Millions Of Tons Of Emissions

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:49:14 -0000

    Agricultural waste is often seen as a disposal problem, but new research suggests it could be a powerful tool for climate change mitigation. A study …

15. Cannibalistic jellies and aggressive blue crabs: Invasive species threaten Venice’s fragile lagoon

    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:02:54 -0000

    Venice exists in symbiosis with its surrounding brackish waters, and their health is also becoming increasingly fragile. The city of Venice and its …

16. How Scientists Lost Trust on Climate and Energy

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:10:43 -0000

    In the latest example of the scare tactics favored by climate change alarmists, it was announced last month that 2025 “was the third-warmest in …

17. 8 Scary Facts About The Yellowstone Caldera A Disaster Waiting to Explode

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:47:55 -0000

    There’s something both fascinating and terrifying about what’s happening beneath Yellowstone National Park. While millions of tourists flock to the …

18. Why GE Vernova Is Betting on Wind Power Despite Political Headwinds

    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:26:00 -0000

    Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, tells Barron’s Andy Serwer that the company is focused on creating competitive products, regardless of political support or criticism. This conversation was filmed on Jan. 21, 2026 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

19. The US lost $35B in clean energy projects last year

    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0000

    A new report indicates that Trump administration policies led to billions of dollars in canceled investment and tens of thousands of lost jobs. For …

20. Another Trump Administration order hits national parks — what it means in Texas

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:02:00 -0000

    The signs are seemingly uncontroversial, reports say. A federal decision is about to change the way Spanish-speaking visitors experience a Texas park, …

21. 12 Rainiest Cities in Europe Where an Umbrella Is Always in Style

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:38:45 -0000

    Europe spans several climate zones, and the weather is better in some cities than in others. However, in the rainiest cities, be prepared to get …

22. The Mediterranean Habit That Shocks American Visitors

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:48:35 -0000

    And What It Reveals About Confidence, Climate, and Cultural Ease With the Human Form Stroll along a beach in Crete, through the narrow streets of …

23. Under Trump, EPA’s enforcement of environmental laws collapses, report finds

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:35 -0000

    The Environmental Protection Agency has drastically pulled back on holding polluters accountable. Enforcement against polluters in the United States …

24. A Groundbreaking Geothermal Heating and Cooling Network Saves This Colorado College Money and Water

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    When a former oil and gas developer partnered with Colorado Mesa University on geothermal, the school saved millions and set a new standard for …

25. Big Tech Is Betting on Nuclear Energy to Fuel AI. But There Are Some Massive Hurdles

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:06:57 -0000

    Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are all going nuclear, but experts say these companies aren't telling us about the many challenges ahead. Over the …

26. What is biochar? Miami-Dade thinks it might help reduce waste in landfills

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:30:00 -0000

    At the top of the South Dade Landfill, a massive oven that turns wood into charcoal is being tested by Miami-Dade County as an …

27. Coldest weekend of the winter to grip Northeast; Subzero temperatures

    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:44:26 -0000

    It's going to feel painfully cold to be outside — even for a few minutes in the northeastern United States this weekend. It's going to feel painfully …

28. Something supercharged Uranus when Voyager 2 flew past

    Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:41:34 -0000

    Voyager 2 may have caught Uranus in the middle of a rare and explosive space weather event. Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus in 1986 recorded radiation …

29. Residents brace for record-breaking conditions as monstrous storm wreaks havoc across nations: 'The ground can no longer absorb [more rain]'

    Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:10:00 -0000

    An extreme storm has battered Europe and northern Africa, according to the BBC. What's happening?Storm Leonardo has caused extensive damage across …

30. Why do disasters still happen, despite early warnings? Because systems are built to wait for certainty

    Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:49:04 -0000

    After major disasters, public debate often treats them as unexpected or unprecedented. This reaction is not necessarily about the absence of …