Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:25:29 -0000

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration acted illegally when it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for projects in states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. The grants supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, …

  2. What Would a Trump Takeover Mean for Greenland's Resources?

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:42:00 -0000

    Even before U.S. forces seized Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump reiterated his long-stated desire to take control of …

  3. Maps show why Greenland is so important as the Arctic warms

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:41:09 -0000

    President Trump has said repeatedly that he wants the United States to control Greenland, refusing to take military action off the table and …

  4. Op-ed: The New Food Pyramid Is a Climate Disaster

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:26 -0000

    The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were just released, along with a new food pyramid that heavily promotes meat and dairy—and reflects …

  5. ‘Woke Pope’ Shades Trump Over His Foreign Power Grab

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:07:33 -0000

    The meeting with the Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner came ahead of a high-stakes trip to Washington, where Trump is eyeing her award. Pope Leo XIV …

  6. Trump Thinks Seizing Venezuela Makes Up for His Other Bad Policies

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Trump’s tariffs and spending cuts are exacerbating the affordability crisis. He seems to think kidnapping a foreign head of state will make things …

  7. California fire victims say fighting with insurance companies has delayed rebuilding

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:30:00 -0000

    Nine months had passed since a wildfire destroyed Mark Johnson's southern California home, and he was still waiting for State Farm to pay his claim. Desperate for a resolution, Johnson asked the insurer in October to negotiate a settlement so his family could rebuild. "I was on the verge of leaving …

  8. Data Centers and Coal Helped Drive Up US Emissions in 2025

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:30 -0000

    US greenhouse gas emissions ticked higher last year following two years of declines, according to an estimate released Tuesday by the Rhodium Group, …

  9. Exxon Shrugs Off Venezuela as ‘Uninvestable’

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:48:34 -0000

    On Meta’s atom, Illinois frees nuclear, and China’s fusion milestone Current conditions: Snow is heading for the Northeast later this week, with some …

  10. Photos Capture the Breathtaking Scale of China's Wind and Solar Buildout

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000

    Last year China installed more than half of all wind and solar added globally. In May alone, it added enough renewable energy to power Poland, …

  11. The Biggest Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Grazing on Public Lands

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Livestock grazing is allowed across 240 million acres of federal land. Our investigation revealed the subsidies propping up ranching, its impact on …

  12. Extreme heat is breaking honey bees’ natural cooling system

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:24:46 -0000

    Honey bees can normally keep their hives perfectly climate-controlled, but extreme heat can overwhelm their defenses. During a scorching Arizona …

  13. The world's great climate collapse

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:06 -0000

    The climate agenda's fall from grace over the past year has been stunning — in speed, scale and scope. Why it matters: Whether this collapse in …

  14. Five reasons transformative science needs to be open to the world

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:36:58 -0000

    In the 21st century, we face challenges that pose genuine existential risks to future generations, from climate disruption to emerging diseases and …

  15. Earth Talk: Wildfires

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:10:18 -0000

    Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that wildfires are changing due to various man-made and natural factors and what can we do to adapt our control and …

  16. 5 big questions about Democrat-run states’ plans to track motorists’ car mileage

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:25:28 -0000

    Several Democratic-led states are exploring new ways to monitor vehicle mileage as they work toward climate goals and shore up road maintenance …

  17. How Trump’s Case Against Revolution Wind Fell Apart (Again)

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:59:33 -0000

    A federal court has once again allowed Orsted to resume construction on its offshore wind project. A federal court struck down the Trump …

  18. The solar boom has a dirty secret. Here’s how to avoid another mountain of waste that can’t be recycled

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:21:54 -0000

    Solar power has a dark side: panels are still built to be thrown away, and we risk creating a mountain of waste that locks away valuable minerals. The …

  19. Plan to Sink Boreal Trees In The Arctic Could Lock Away Massive CO2

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:27:06 -0000

    A bold new idea is circulating: cut fire prone boreal trees and sink the logs in deep Arctic waters. Done at scale, proponents say it could remove up …

  20. Pulling out of 66 international organizations, Trump turns his back on science, facts, reason

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:30:09 -0000

    Published January 12, 2026 Whether the president and his supporters like it or not, the United States is part of a complex, interconnected world. …

  21. These super-insulating windows are as energy-efficient as walls—and could help save the power grid

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    LuxWall’s high-tech design lowers energy costs by making buildings more efficient. And less heating and cooling energy helps ease pressure on the grid. As utilities struggle to keep up with surging energy demand, they’re starting to turn to an unexpected tool: windows that insulate like walls. “Think …

  22. Trump’s EPA could limit its own ability to use new science to strengthen air pollution rules

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:41 -0000

    Ethylene oxide was once considered an unremarkable pollutant. The colorless gas seeped from relatively few industrial facilities and commanded little …

  23. U.S. Emissions Jumped in 2025 as Coal Power Rebounded

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:02:05 -0000

    The increase in planet-warming emissions came after two years of decline as demand for electricity has been surging. America’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4 percent in 2025 after two years of decline amid a resurgence of coal power, according to estimates published Tuesday by the Rhodium …

  24. Smaller Natural Disasters Incurred Record Insurance Costs Last Year

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:15:00 -0000

    Wildfires, thunderstorms and floods have become more frequent and severe Small-scale natural catastrophes in the U.S. are becoming costlier for insurers. For the first time in a decade, the U.S. was spared by a direct hurricane hit in 2025. But claim costs for non-peak perils—which cover the more …

  25. As Sea Levels Rise, What Will It Take to Protect the Bay Area From Flooding?

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:50:56 -0000

    Airdate: Tuesday, January 13 at 9 AM Marin Country rang in the New Year with the worst flooding in decades. Heavy storms combined with king tides …

  26. Offshore wind developer prevails in U.S. court as Trump calls wind farms 'losers'

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:12:14 -0000

    A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a …

  27. Himalayas bare and rocky after reduced winter snowfall, scientists warn

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:38:44 -0000

    Much less winter snow is falling on the Himalayas, leaving the mountains bare and rocky in many parts of the region in a season when they should be snow-clad, meteorologists have said. They say most winters in the last five years have seen a drop compared to average snowfall between 1980 and …

  28. How next-generation nuclear reactors break out of the 20th-century blueprint

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    From molten salt to TRISO fuel, here’s how technological advancements could upend an old power technology. Commercial nuclear reactors all work pretty …

  29. Hawaii's Cruise Tax Will Change The Way Visitors Plan Island Vacations (Here's What To Know)

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0000

    As you float past tropical and volcanic landscapes, discover pristine beaches, and participate in some gorgeous island-hopping, it's no wonder that …

  30. 12 cost-effective ways to help the world’s poorest

    Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:39:00 -0000

    With global development goals falling short and resources dwindling, nations and philanthropists must abandon the comprehensive Sustainable …