Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. Japan finds a way to recover 90% of lithium from old EV batteries

   Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:31:00 -0000

   The big picture: Countries that don't mine their own lithium have two options when supply gets tight: pay whatever the market demands, or figure out …

2. Meteorologists predict a fairly chill 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

   Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:40:40 -0000

   Thanks, El Niño. More signs indicate the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season could ultimately be a welcome reprieve from more recent devastating storms. As La Niña transitions into a stronger El Niño climate pattern later this summer, the United States may experience a below-average number of hurricanes. …

3. Māori knowledge shows climate change domino effects on forest food chains

   Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:26:02 -0000

   RAGLAN, Aotearoa New Zealand — Imagine a forest floor so thick with juicy, crunchy purple tawa (Beilschmiedia tawa) fruit in summertime that you …

4. Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of

   Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:14:24 -0000

   Increasingly warm and sunny weather over the last half century – driven in part by climate change – has helped some British butterfly species to flourish, according to one of the world's biggest insect monitoring schemes. But the overall picture is more troubling. Data collected over half a century …

5. On a question of morality, the US and Canada are oceans apart. Why?

   Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:52 -0000

   This year, the Pew Research Center decided to try something new. In its annual survey on global views of morality, it added a fresh question for its …

6. Bessent Questions the Cause of Climate Change and Its Economic Toll

   Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:04:06 -0000

   The Treasury secretary said it is “difficult to deconstruct” the reasons for global warming, which he described as a belief of the “elite.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed on Tuesday that it was difficult to determine the actual causes of climate change, dismissing decades of science that …

7. Biodegradable wash keeps grapes fresh for 2 weeks at room temperature

   Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0000

   The cheap solution also rinses away up to 94 percent of pesticides. While rinsing really does help clean fruits and vegetables of harmful pesticides and bacteria, washing produce with water alone doesn’t ensure a longer shelf life or guard against decay. With millions of pounds of fresh food wasted …

8. Global Finance and Energy Leaders Warn of Potentially Dire Impacts From Iran War

   Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:27:48 -0000

   Reports from the International Monetary Fund and the International Energy Agency warn of possible global recession as the U.S. enacts a blockade at …

9. 17 Easy Growing Shade Flowers That'll Make Any Garden Stunning

   Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:15:01 -0000

   Many gardeners assume that shady areas are destined to remain colorless and dull, but nothing could be further from the truth. Shade gardens offer unique opportunities to create lush, vibrant displays that rival any sunny border. These cooler, protected spaces provide refuge from harsh afternoon …

10. Unearthed emails expose how Obama-era EPA plotted 'massive' energy regulations from day one: watchdog

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:50 -0000

    A government watchdog is accusing the Obama administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of pre-determining the legal basis for its climate framework. In an amicus filing before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Government Accountability and Oversight (GAO), a nonpartisan nonprofit, …

11. How microplastics hurt the hidden helpers that keep our coasts healthy

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:30:19 -0000

    Walk across a mudflat at low tide and you might notice small, neat mounds of sediment scattered across the surface. These so-called “chimneys” are the …

12. Trump Officials Pledge Swift Completion of Controversial Gas Pipeline

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:44:17 -0000

    The $1 billion project will run for about 23 miles under Raritan Bay in New Jersey and New York Harbor. Environmental groups oppose it. A controversial plan to build an underwater gas pipeline skirting the shores of New York City is charging forward on schedule, three high-ranking Trump …

13. Farmers Sue EPA Over Dismantling of Climate Policy

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:56 -0000

    April 14, 2026 – Farmers joined a coalition of environmental groups last week to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its deregulating …

14. Another early heat wave hits this week, this time in the Northeast

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:19:50 -0000

    Last month was the hottest March ever recorded in the U.S. Now, record-breaking temperatures are expected again from the Plains to the Northeast. Record-breaking heat is expected to take hold across states from the Plains to the Northeast this week, causing temperatures to soar to unseasonable highs. …

15. Howard Stern's Ex Assistant Demanding Millions Over Alleged Hostile Work Environment

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:33:18 -0000

    Howard Stern’s former assistant wants a pretty big chunk of his massive fortune, seeking millions in damages from the shock jock ... this, according …

16. The Most Weather-Extreme National Parks in the U.S.

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:24:03 -0000

    Have you ever wondered what it feels like to stand in a place so hot it could fry an egg on a rock, or so cold your breath instantly turns to frost? …

17. Key Atlantic Current System Collapse Could Trigger Huge Carbon Dioxide Release, Increasing Global Warming By 0.2 °C

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:51:50 -0000

    Once the current shuts down, it won’t recover for centuries.

18. How long until Japan's record breaking $20,000,000,000 airport sinks underwater

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:04 -0000

    Kansai International Airport is one of the wildest in the world, built on its own island, and it serves around 26 million passengers per year. Yet this impressive location is slowly being swallowed by the ocean, and while that outcome was always inevitable, it’s doing it so much faster than engineers predicted.

19. This Scientist Found the Secret to Nuclear Fusion in 1938. Then History Erased His Name.

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:15:41 -0000

    Researchers recreated a dusty, pre-WWII physics paper, proving an overlooked academic discovered DT fuel decades before modern reactors. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Today, many fusion reactors rely on deuterium and tritium—heavy isotopes of hydrogen—to power fusion reactions. …

20. Trump Withholds NOAA Grants

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:46:23 -0000

    On California geothermal, Vineyard Wind, and Congolese metals Current conditions: A wave of summer heat is headed for the East Coast, with midweek …

21. Protesters march 700 kilometres to save sacred groves from solar development

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:29:00 -0000

    Large-scale solar energy parks have been sparking land conflicts in west Rajasthan, which have galvanised into a state-level protest now. It was 27 …

22. Afghanistan’s capital is in the grip of a water crisis

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:18:06 -0000

    KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Nestled in a high-altitude valley in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush mountain range, Kabul is rapidly running out of water. …

23. The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:20:30 -0000

    US toilets use far more water than many of their global counterparts. President Donald Trump is pushing to loosen water pressure standards, a move …

24. Oil and gas CEOs say they see Carney majority as a vote for Canadian energy

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:49:21 -0000

    Oil and gas chief executives are optimistic that a majority government in Ottawa will help accelerate the changes they want to see on energy policies. Movement is essential, they say, so that Canada can meet its full potential as a trusted supplier as the war in Iran continues to upend energy …

25. World Bank takes on energy inflation at spring meetings

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:29:06 -0000

    The economic fallout from the energy crisis unleashed by the war in Iran and questions of how to bolster energy security are dominating discussions …

26. Scientists Generated Solar Power After Dark, Thanks to a Trick Using Wood

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:45:55 -0000

    In a new experiment, reengineered balsa wood stored sunlight as heat. Harnessing the Sun’s energy is one of the cleanest ways to generate electricity …

27. Drinking Water Near Coasts Is Under Threat Worldwide

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:09:52 -0000

    Coastal groundwater is a key source of drinking water in many regions of the world. However, it is threatened by over-abstraction and the potential …

28. Indonesia braces for possible ‘Godzilla El Niño’ as fire season escalates early

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:12:41 -0000

    JAKARTA — Indonesia is entering the 2026 fire season with early signs of escalation, as burned area surges even before the dry season peak and …

29. El Niño in 2026 could be one of the strongest on record — what does it mean for Australia's weather?

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:57:05 -0000

    Australia's weather in 2026 is likely to shift rapidly from widespread flooding to drought, extreme heat and bushfires. The potential flip is due to …

30. Bombs and Porn Are Bad Reasons to Build More Data Centers

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Is this big AI push supposed to help the U.S. kill more Iranian kids? To help school shooters kill kids at home? Or just to fill the internet with …