Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. Energy storage breakthrough traps sunlight in a molecule

    Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:03:00 -0000

    Beyond the rather low efficiency of today’s solar panels in converting the power of the sun into electricity, the transformational potential of solar …

  2. 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 …

  3. The Great Green Wall's one of the world's most ambitious eco-projects. Is it working?

    Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:07:38 -0000

    In an arid valley near the village of Kourtimale in southern Djibouti, a tattered chain link fence marks the boundaries of what was once Abdi Guelleh's farm. Within it, there's not a speck of greenery in sight. Broken lengths of irrigation piping lie scattered in the dust. A derelict weather …

  4. Congress, Pass a Windfall Tax on the Oil Companies Profiting From Trump's Iran War | Common Dreams

    Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:33:05 -0000

    The oil and gas companies that invested at least $75 million in Trump’s reelection are cashing in on the instability he has caused. Our dependence on …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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

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

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:47:33 -0000

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

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. Mapped: The Highest Point in Every U.S. State

    Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:44:32 -0000

    See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven …

  11. 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 …

  12. 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 …

  13. 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 …

  14. Northeast States Set Big Climate Goals. Now Those Plans Are in Trouble.

    Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:06 -0000

    Many blue states are rethinking ambitious strategies to cut emissions as they struggle with rising electricity costs and new hurdles for renewable energy. Several years ago, in a burst of climate optimism, Democratic-led states across the Northeast adopted some of the world’s most ambitious policies …

  15. “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 …

  16. California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:24:42 -0000

    Candidates vying for the position of state insurance commissioner in the June primary election met at a forum in downtown San Francisco on Thursday …

  17. Is a 'Super El Niño' on the way and how will it affect the UK?

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:46:02 -0000

    Image source, PA Image caption, El Niño may increase our chances of colder weather next winter Image source, Australian Bureau of Meteorology Image caption, The Relative Niño 3.4 Index is an indicator of central tropical Pacific El Niño conditions. BoM cites sustained monthly values above +0.8C as being …

  18. 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 …

  19. 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 …

  20. America’s largest reservoir nears record-low water levels after dropping 6 feet in a month

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:22:48 -0000

    The largest reservoir in the U.S. has reportedly dropped several feet in recent weeks, nearing its record low, a new report reveals. Lake Mead, which …

  21. Scientists Discover Uncharted Island After Mistaking It for a Dirty Iceberg

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:58:44 -0000

    What appeared to be a ‘dirty iceberg’ turned out to be an uncharted island, discovered during a Polarstern expedition in one of Antarctica’s most …

  22. 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 …

  23. Austria Races to Secure Power Supplies as ‘Peak Water’ Looms

    Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:04 -0000

    Austria’s economic model has long been anchored in Alpine water flowing through turbines to generate power for homes and businesses, but as climate …

  24. 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 …

  25. Robot birds deployed in Grand Teton National Park for sexy time

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:39:18 -0000

    The bid to boost sage-grouse populations continues. Spring is here, and that can only mean one thing: the return of robot birds. In Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, rangers and conservationists are once again deploying specially designed robotic decoys of the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus …

  26. 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 …

  27. What if the future of mining looked like a farm?

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:21:08 -0000

    Instead of dirty mining, could we farm nickel and other critical minerals with flowers? Phytomining promises to extract metals for electric …

  28. 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 …

  29. The U.S. Forest Service is closing down research stations ahead of a catastrophic wildfire season

    Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000

    Experts warn the changes could disrupt critical data used to predict and fight wildfires. Last week, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it will be closing three-quarters of its research facilities as part of a reorganization. Now, experts are worried not only about the number of scientists who …

  30. An Act of God. Payable Upon Impact.

    Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:28:45 -0000

    An Act of God. Payable upon Impact.Parametric insurance, once a niche tool for property owners, is now underwriting coral reefs. It’s efficient, …