Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. ‘Unprecedented in the past 3.6 million years’: How human-made climate change is making days longer

   Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:00:17 -0000

   Human activity is responsible for slowing Earth’s spin and making days longer, according to a new study. Climate change is slowing the planet’s spin …

2. These 25 Cities Are Running Out of Water

   Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:56:27 -0000

   Nationwide, a majority of the U.S. population lives in sustainable water basins. Water supply outweighs demand in most counties, and on a national …

3. Iran War-Fueled Pollution Put Millions at Risk

   Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:09:30 -0000

   Among US and Israeli forces’ targets in Iran are numerous pieces of oil infrastructure close to Tehran. Bombing fossil fuel depots and refineries has …

4. U.S. forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

   Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:13:17 -0000

   Nearly every part of the United States is getting walloped by wild weather or just about to be. Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest …

5. The Latest Front in the Battle Over Climate Lawsuits: Bills Wiping Out Liability

   Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:55:00 -0000

   Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation that would shield major polluters from legal accountability for climate change harms.Republican …

6. How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate

   Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:33:23 -0000

   Every day, food scraps disappear into trash bags, are hauled away and forgotten. But that waste could be turned into something productive. Across the …

7. NYC sues solar panel company accused of defrauding hundreds — some were promised $0 electricity bills. How to spot a scam when switching to solar

   Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

   Solar panels have become a popular option for American homeowners looking to shrink their carbon footprint and cut monthly utility bills. Many buyers finance their solar panels with loans — often counting on a federal tax credit to offset part of the upfront cost — and expect to see years of lower …

8. Alarming find in Aussie dam prompts urgent warning over invasive species: 'Didn't take long'

   Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:00:21 -0000

   Cane toads are choking Australia’s waterways and swarming its ecosystems, a relentless invasion that shows no signs of stopping. A single trap pulled …

9. EPA proposes weaker pollution limits for chemical used to sterilize medical devices

   Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:05:52 -0000

   WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Friday to weaken air pollution limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical …

10. Why Is It So Hard to Make a Good Weather App?

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000

    We asked the Dark Sky guy what it takes to get the forecast right. Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts How are we still getting caught in the rain? This week’s Galaxy Brain explores the world of weather forecasting—specifically the apps on our phones that we …

11. Why China could emerge a winner from Trump’s global energy shock

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    China’s evolution into an “electrostate” may help insulate it from spiking oil prices. As the threat of strikes by Iran forces oil tankers destined for Asia to idle in the Persian Gulf, some top Republicans have declared an economic victory against a rival super power. “This is China’s nightmare,” …

12. A ‘Super El Niño’ Could Be Coming—Here’s What That Means for You

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:35:59 -0000

    Climate models suggest this year could bring one of the strongest El Niño events on record, driving more extreme weather and smashing global …

13. This Living Concept Reimagines Architecture for Islands Vulnerable to Climate Change

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:45:53 -0000

    Fiji is one of the countries that is most at risk from climate change. Hoping to offer a solution to the challenges that its population faces, MASK Architects, creators of the first self-charging motorcycle, conceived a living concept for a future where the existing infrastructure becomes …

14. China’s Edge in an Oil Shock: Electric Cars and Renewables

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:17:47 -0000

    Beijing’s decades-long push to reduce its dependence on foreign oil with huge investments in clean energy sources like electric vehicles is now paying off. As the price of oil soars to $100 a barrel and countries scramble to limit the fallout of the sudden loss of Middle East fuel, China has two …

15. Indigenous knowledge confirms what scientists observe: Large birds are disappearing

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:21:38 -0000

    Many Indigenous peoples and local communities live in close contact with nature and learn to identify the wildlife around them from an early age. New …

16. The Iran War Is Creating a Public Health and Environmental Crisis

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0000

    Smoke sweeping through the city. Black skies blocking out the morning sun. Black rain coating everything in sight with a toxic, opaque residue. These …

17. Scientists discover giant swirling plumes hidden deep inside Greenland’s ice sheet

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:08 -0000

    Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of strange plume-like structures hidden deep inside the Greenland ice sheet. New research suggests …

18. Severe Storm May Have Just Broken Alarming Record: ‘This Is Nuts’

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0000

    A severe storm in the Midwest may have just broken an alarming record, as photos and video afterward showed hail the size of baseballs scattered …

19. Colombian president warns US against building an empire in Latin America

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:52:31 -0000

    Gustavo Petro tells POLITICO his continent is not a “land to be conquered,” as he criticizes American top diplomat Marco Rubio’s view of the …

20. Spring weather forecast says warm air is 'locked up.' For how long?

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:03:46 -0000

    As the West bakes, folks in the eastern United States will have to wait a while for a sustained warm-up, forecasters said. "The large-scale weather pattern across the country will keep most of the heat locked up across the western half of the country through late in the month," said AccuWeather …

21. Habitat Loss Is Eroding Tribal Sovereignty

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    Indian tribes in western Washington warn salmon ecosystems are being destroyed faster than they can be restored.Spanning seven U.S. states and one …

22. The race for Paris: Why France’s capital has likely gone green for good

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:43:57 -0000

    With France preparing to vote in the first round of the municipal elections on Sunday, Paris has become a battleground between left- and right-wing forces fighting to shape the capital’s future. But while conservatives once fought tooth and nail against the left’s dream of a city of more trees and …

23. Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle Renowned Science Lab

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:52:37 -0000

    Proposals include transferring a supercomputer to the University of Wyoming and shifting a space weather lab to a private company. The Trump administration is reviewing proposals to break up one of the world’s leading climate and weather laboratories, transfer its work to universities and private …

24. Trump revives problem that past Republican president solved

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:28:01 -0000

    Despite his frequent bluster about fixing the problems ailing the U.S., a new report from The New Republic broke down how President Donald Trump …

25. Suspicious About the Impact of Data Centers? Most Americans Agree With You

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:32:00 -0000

    Americans who have heard 'a lot' about data centers are more likely than those who say they have heard 'a little' to think they have a negative …

26. More homeowners are considering solar power during the Iran oil crisis

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:45:00 -0000

    EnergySage, an online marketplace, has seen a surge in people requesting quotes for solar installations since the conflict in the Middle East began. As the war in Iran shocks global gas and oil prices, more Americans are considering home solar systems and searching for electric vehicles. In the 11 …

27. From food to transport, how cities are rewriting the climate playbook

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:53:07 -0000

    What if tackling sky-high energy bills, unaffordable housing and the daily cost of getting to work could also help solve climate change? One of the world’s leading thinkers on urban sustainability says the two challenges share the same solutions – and cities across Europe are already testing …

28. E.P.A. Moves to Weaken Limits on a Cancer-Causing Gas

    Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:32:11 -0000

    The gas, ethylene oxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer and other ailments. The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday proposed to weaken limits on emissions of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas, from …

29. Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:14:49 -0000

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Trump administration ramped up a battle with California over the state’s nation-leading vehicle-emission standards Thursday, suing air regulators over rules aimed at curbing pollution from cars. President Donald Trump has long fought California’s efforts to curb …

30. Spatial Spillover Effects of Urbanization, Economic Growth, and Climate Variability on Agroforestry in Ethiopia

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:24:53 -0000

    ABSTRACTRapid urbanization and economic growth in Ethiopia are transforming rural landscapes and driving an increased demand for wood resources. In …