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  1. Plans to move residents off Cocos (Keeling) Islands walked back after backlash

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:47:52 -0000

    The federal government has walked back its plans to relocate Cocos (Keeling) Island residents after widespread community backlash, promising greater …

  2. America’s power supply just flipped in a surprising direction

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    Renewables generated more than one-third of America's electricity in March, overtaking gas for the first time and marking the cleanest month on …

  3. Why inflation is up

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:11:11 -0000

    What the Iran war is doing to the economy, briefly explained. This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The economic impact of the Iran …

  4. Is a Super El Niño Coming in 2026? Here’s What Scientists Are Saying

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:35:25 -0000

    Climate scientists believe that a rare, strong El Niño—typically known as a “Super El Niño” could form in the coming months. Strong El Niños do not happen often—there have been only five since 1950, with the last taking place from 2015 to 2016. Scientists still aren’t sure whether an El Niño is …

  5. Reduce, Reuse, Deceive

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:03:22 -0000

    In 1950, the world produced just 2 million tons of plastic; in 2024, it produced around 360 million metric tons. In the last 20 years, plastic …

  6. A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Is Coming into View

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:19:00 -0000

    Sea levels are much higher than we thought. Real-world oceans are making a mockery of flood-risk forecasts based on crude global modeling. And to …

  7. The skylines of the future will be made of wood

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0000

    Laminated timber is more environmentally friendly than steel, and perfectly safe for constructing tall buildings. Picture yourself in a wind-swept …

  8. Yellowstone's magma source may be closer than thought, reshaping hazard models

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:40:01 -0000

    Supereruptions are extremely large volcanic eruptions that eject more than 1,000 cubic kilometers of magma, rock and ash. They are among the most …

  9. “Economic civil war”: States push laws to shield oil and gas companies from accountability

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:17 -0000

    Across the country, Republican-led state legislatures are passing a slate of laws that effectively shield oil and gas companies from legal claims that they are responsible for the destruction and mounting toll caused by climate change. Fifteen laws have either been passed or are currently being …

  10. Antarctic Expedition to 'Danger Zone' Accidentally Discovers Previously Uncharted Island

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:30:19 -0000

    Polar scientists thought it was a dirty iceberg at first. On satellite images, it was virtually indistinguishable from the flotilla of icebergs …

  11. Winners of the 2026 World Press Photo Contest Present an Urgent Visual Record of Global Upheaval

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:15:45 -0000

    Photojournalists bear an outstanding, if not essential, duty: to document the world with clarity, accuracy, and, perhaps above all else, humanity. That ethos sits at the heart of World Press Photo’s annual competition, which provides an urgent visual record of life across almost every continent …

  12. The Future of the Grid Could Be Parked in Your Driveway

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:38:16 -0000

    The Future of the Grid Could Be Parked in Your DrivewayA growing fleet of electric vehicles could unlock a cheaper, cleaner alternative to …

  13. How the Trump administration’s climate math doesn’t add up

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:45:00 -0000

    There's an old argument that protecting the environment hurts the economy. It's wrong for a lot of reasons. When President Donald Trump talks about …

  14. Super El Niño? Forecasters announce major climate shift

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:01:15 -0000

    Scientists from NOAA say the La Niña climate pattern has come to an end. An El Niño is expected to develop, though its strength remains to be seen. Federal scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a long-anticipated shift in a powerful global climate pattern on …

  15. Worsening ocean heat waves are ‘supercharging’ hurricane damage, study finds

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:58:37 -0000

    By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Marine heat waves are supercharging damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across …

  16. The U.S. smashed heat records in March. Just wait for El Niño this summer

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:07:54 -0000

    WASHINGTON (AP) — March's persistent unseasonable heat was so intense that the continental United States registered its most abnormally hot month in …

  17. How Trump’s Incompetence and Looming Global Catastrophes May Intersect

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:54:30 -0000

    The leadership team from hell on a hell of a planet. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important …

  18. What a ‘super’ El Niño means for the planet

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:09:20 -0000

    Early forecasts suggest this year may see the strongest El Niño in a decade—bringing with it more extreme weather. Forecasters are increasingly predicting the possibility that a powerful “super El Niño” will take effect this year. The phenomenon, which could be the strongest El Niño in at least a …

  19. The Emperor Penguin is officially deemed an endangered species as numbers dwindle due to climate change

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:10:09 -0000

    The Emperor Penguin is officially deemed an endangered species as numbers dwindle due to climate change

  20. Clean Energy Champions Win Control of Arizona’s Top Utility

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:16:42 -0000

    On rare earths, groundwater, and Antarctic krill Current conditions: Hawaii is bracing for flooding from its third kona storm this year after the …

  21. Why bombing Iran’s nuclear power plant could cause an environmental disaster

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Just steps from the Persian Gulf in the Iranian coastal town of Bushehr sits the nation’s only nuclear power plant. Though a fragile ceasefire …

  22. J.P. Morgan Is Thinking About Climate Tipping Points

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:50:02 -0000

    How does the market price an existential risk: nuclear warfare, AI takeover, or global pandemic of unprecedented proportions? In short, it doesn’t. At the end of the world, your assets are irrelevant. Most corporate executives and investors have approached climate tipping points the same way—and for …

  23. Venezuela’s new mining law could spell disaster for the Amazon, critics warn

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:39:42 -0000

    Venezuela is close to passing a law to update the country’s mining regulations and attract private investment in gold, silver, coltan and other …

  24. Oil crisis: Why New Zealand needs a ‘kamikaze Cabinet’ to fix the economy – Bruce Cotterill

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0000

    We’re getting ourselves quite worked up about oil prices. And it’s probably fair. Despite three decades of climate mumbo jumbo warning us that we need …

  25. Recycling's next big thing — or big bluff?

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:20:10 -0000

    An advanced recycling process claims it can handle hard-to-recycle plastics, like packaging. But critics say it's not worth the effort. In a …

  26. Hawaii pioneers turning plastic waste into pavement

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:13 -0000

    In a sustainable twist to the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” researchers in Hawaii are developing a method to convert discarded …

  27. Snow levels are at a record low in the Rocky Mountains, researchers say

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:59:57 -0000

    Surveyors say they’ve never seen so little snow at their annual spring measurements in the Rocky Mountains. Sam Brasch of Colorado Public Radio …

  28. America’s Transformer Crisis Has Supercharged a Wave of New Startups

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:32:57 -0000

    The unsung hero of the energy transition needs a little help. Transformers are the unsung heroes of the energy transition. These bulky devices come in …

  29. Crabs Are Moving Into the Chernobyl of the Sea. Why Do They Love 1.6 Million Tons of Explosives?

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:36:15 -0000

    Marine biologists exploring the Baltic floor were stunned to discover aquatic life thriving directly on top of rotting WWII artillery shells. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Millions of tons of ammunition that remained unused after WWII was dumped off the coast of Germany. Now, …

  30. Secret island thought the secret island discovered off the coast of Antarctica’s ‘danger zone’ was a ‘dirty’ iceberg

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:55:49 -0000

    Well, isle be damned. Explorers made the discovery of a lifetime after stumbling across an uncharted, Egyptian pyramid-sized island during an …