Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. The disaster unfolding on Russia’s Black Sea coast is of its own making

   Fri, 08 May 2026 12:29:49 -0000

   The pollution spreading across southern Russia after Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure exposes the deeper realities of war, repression and environmental collapse under Putin’s system. Southern Russia is facing one of the largest environmental disasters in its modern history. In April, repeated …

2. Blowback Is Building Against Trump’s Cash-For-Quitting Offshore Wind Scheme

   Fri, 08 May 2026 11:58:03 -0000

   On DAC delays, Cuba’s minerals, and Volkswagen’s margins Current conditions: A series of tornadoes has flattened entire neighborhoods in central and …

3. Trump is trying to kill a carbon tax on global shipping. He may not succeed.

   Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 -0000

   The U.S. has threatened countries that support the tax with visa restrictions, tariffs, and port fees. But a slim majority of U.N. nations are still …

4. The Caspian Sea Is Disappearing and the World Needs to Pay Attention

   Fri, 08 May 2026 07:43:50 -0000

   Imagine watching a sea vanish within a single lifetime. That is exactly what communities along the shores of the Caspian Sea are experiencing right …

5. ‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?

   Fri, 08 May 2026 05:41:24 -0000

   Countries including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh have seen temperatures soar well above seasonal averages, with some areas approaching or exceeding 45°C. A record-breaking, deadly heatwave sweeping South Asia has pushed temperatures to dangerous highs, disrupting daily life for hundreds of …

6. Trump Exempted Some of the Nation’s Biggest Polluters From Air Quality Rules. All It Took Was an Email.

   Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 -0000

   In March 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration made a tantalizing offer to coal-fired power plants, chemical manufacturing facilities and …

7. Why Fears Are Growing Over the Fate of a Key Atlantic Current

   Thu, 07 May 2026 09:59:00 -0000

   As the world careens past our hoped-for target of 1.5 degrees Celsius warming, scientists are growing increasingly alarmed that we may be nearing a …

8. The balcony solar boom is coming to the US

   Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

   Plug-in panels are getting popular—how do we make sure they’re safe? Dozens of US states are considering legislation to allow people to install …

9. Rapidly Melting Antarctic Ice Shelves May Cause Global Sea Levels To Rise Far Faster Than Expected

   Fri, 08 May 2026 00:56:56 -0000

   Global sea levels may rise faster than previously expected, a new study suggests. The reason is that warming oceans appear to be melting Antarctic …

10. Chile, Argentina report rise in deadly hantavirus cases

    Thu, 07 May 2026 19:38:38 -0000

    May 7 (UPI) -- A sustained increase in hantavirus infections in Argentina and a sharp rise in fatal cases in Chile this year have raised concerns …

11. A look back at ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ 20 years later

    Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Al Gore’s famous documentary has mostly stood the test of time. Al Gore’s climate documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” arrived in theaters 20 years …

12. How ‘Super’ El Nino Could Supercharge 2026 Hurricanes

    Fri, 08 May 2026 13:57:49 -0000

    A potential "super" El Nino is likely to develop in the coming months, which could affect the hurricane season, according to forecasters. The National …

13. Inside the $10,000-a-Ticket Conference Where Billionaires Fund the People Trying to Save Us From … Billionaires

    Fri, 08 May 2026 09:40:00 -0000

    TED2026: glacial ice, surveillance drones, ancient grains, and $1.4 billion for allegedly world-changing projects. Sign up for the Slatest to get the …

14. Hantavirus on the rise in Argentina, where MV Hondius cruise ship set sail

    Thu, 07 May 2026 08:32:37 -0000

    Experts say that a surge of hantavirus cases in Argentina, where the MV Hondius cruise ship set sail, is in part due to climate change. The World Health Organization ranks the South American country as having the highest incidence of the rodent-borne disease. Officials and experts in Argentina are …

15. 2025 Alaska megatsunami shows need for warning system

    Fri, 08 May 2026 10:05:36 -0000

    Science news, night sky events and beautiful photos, all in one place. Click here to subscribe to EarthSky’s free daily newsletter. A megatsunami is …

16. When Faith Meets A Melting Point: Study Warns Hajj Pilgrimage Breaching Human Survivability Limits

    Fri, 08 May 2026 00:55:50 -0000

    A new study warns that climate change is creating serious and growing risks for millions of pilgrims performing Hajj, with extreme heat and humidity …

17. Faster Slaughterhouse Line Speeds Are Increasingly a Climate Problem

    Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    Reacting to Trump administration proposals calling for higher-paced processing, critics say protections for workers, animals and food safety are not …

18. Eat the Rich Before They Devour the Planet - ecoRI News

    Thu, 07 May 2026 12:53:26 -0000

    It took the world’s richest 1% the first 10 days of 2026 to burn through their share of climate-changing emissions. Not to be outdone, the wealthiest …

19. In 'Reverence,' Three Decades of Paul Nicklen's Remarkable Photographs Exalt Nature

    Fri, 08 May 2026 12:16:59 -0000

    In ‘Reverence,’ Three Decades of Paul Nicklen’s Remarkable Photographs Exalt Nature Known for his stunning photos of wildlife and landscapes, as well …

20. Ukraine’s Weirdest Front Line

    Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 -0000

    WILHELM ARCHIPELAGO, Antarctica — Sometimes, in the middle of a long workday or as she’s falling asleep, Anzhelika Hanchuk sees her phone jolted to life by a bright notification that means Kyiv is under attack from Russian missiles. The meteorologist is about as far as she could be from the …

21. Philippines urges Southeast Asian neighbours to accelerate renewable energy, stabilise food security at Asean summit

    Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    Industry groups say Marcos, Jr’s remarks reflect a “growing recognition of urgent realities” facing the region at a time of heightened geopolitical …

22. The ocean is fighting climate change and we’re trying to help it – here’s how

    Fri, 08 May 2026 08:40:28 -0000

    We replaced the stove with plywood, turning the kitchen of the dive boat into an impromptu research lab. Plugging in wires and connecting tubing, we …

23. Levees can no longer save New Orleans

    Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    The city is part of “the most physically vulnerable coastline in the world.” This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The process of relocating people from New Orleans should start immediately, as the city has reached a …

24. Where Have All the Bees Gone?

    Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    As the weather began to cool toward the end of 2024, Bret Adee, a beekeeper in South Dakota, discovered that his typically busy hives were no longer …

25. Iran conflict disrupts Asia's plastic supply chain

    Thu, 07 May 2026 13:35:56 -0000

    Asia's plastic boom has long relied on cheap oil and petrochemical feedstock from the Middle East to make their products. But now that supply is under pressure and many are searching for alternatives.

26. The resilience of the elusive vaquita

    Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 -0000

    The Gulf of California, just four hours from my home in Tucson, Arizona, is a wonderful place to escape to during hot landlocked summers. French …

27. ‘Dangerously Hot’ Heatwave Next Week – Thousands Urged To Stay Inside

    Fri, 08 May 2026 06:11:36 -0000

    With temperatures running 20 degrees above normal, this isn’t just another hot spell—it’s the kind of heat that can turn dangerous fast. If you’ve …

28. Sweeping California law on single-use plastic meets with outrage from all sides as it goes live

    Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Within days of California’s long-anticipated single-use plastic law going into effect, environmentalists, anti-waste activists and the packaging industry reacted with anger and frustration. Anti-plastic activists say Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration and CalRecycle inserted exemptions favoring the …

29. As David Attenborough turns 100, here are his 5 most essential documentaries to watch now

    Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 -0000

    Our most inarguably special national treasure marks his centenary today. His pioneering nature documentaries and conservation efforts, his call to tackle climate change and his instantly recognisable sonorous voice, have made the natural historian and broadcaster a beloved pillar of Great Britain …

30. Appalachian Mountains lithium deposit could replace 328 years of imports, USGS says

    Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:07 -0000

    While the figure is an official USGS estimate, extracting the mineral poses major technical and environmental challenges. A rumor spread in May 2026 …