Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. Millions more people are in the path of rising seas than previously thought

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    As the climate heats up, sea levels are already rising around the planet. Scientific research shows that millions of people live in areas facing inundation, but now, a new study finds those numbers have been vastly underestimated. As many as 132 million more people than previously thought may be in …
  2. Dust Storms and Blistering Summer Heat Add to Iran War Calculus

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:36:03 -0000

    Welcome to Weather Watch, our weekly newsletter on how the planet’s ever wilder weather patterns are impacting the global economy. Got feedback and …
  3. Senator mocked ‘green energy crap.’ His house runs on it.

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:47:44 -0000

    While running for Senate, former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy criticized “goofy, subsidized green energy crap” and said after taking office last year that military “readiness doesn’t include green solar power generation projects.” The Montana Republican installed rooftop solar and battery storage systems at …
  4. As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:21:45 -0000

    World leaders have tried and failed to curb climate change by appealing to nations to act for the common good. Now, the Iran war and its costly energy crunch have some experts wondering if selfishness and nationalism may be a more likely way to save the planet, by boosting support for homegrown …
  5. Will there be a super El Niño later this year? Here’s what that would mean.

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:05 -0000

    New data suggests this has the potential to become one of the strongest El Niño events on record. The planet may experience a strong or even a super El Niño later this year, one that could rival the strongest ones in history, according to new climate data recently released by the European Center for …
  6. Electric vehicle sales are plummeting. Will they soon become too niche?

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:02:13 -0000

    It's a rough time to be an automaker. Demand for electric vehicles in the U.S. has cratered since last September, when the $7,500 federal tax credit …
  7. As the Gulf conflict widens, so does its environmental footprint

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    Environmental strain is growing in a region already vulnerable, leaving some countries with little capacity to cope. On 28 February, the latest …
  8. Former Staff Show How Trump Acted to Upend EPA’s Mission and “Make America Sicker”

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:17:07 -0000

    In a new report that outlines a dozen high-risk pollutants given new life thanks to weakened, delayed or rescinded regulations, the Environmental …
  9. How targeting of desalination plants could disrupt water supply in the Gulf

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:22:47 -0000

    The military targeting of desalination plants poses a huge risk to water security in the Gulf, one of the most water-scarce regions in the world. Bahrain has said an Iranian drone attack caused material damage to a water desalination plant in the country, marking the first time a Gulf nation has …
  10. The DIY Solar Revolution Is Coming to U.S. Balconies

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:15 -0000

    This story was originally published by Canary Media, an independent, nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the …
  11. The audacious plan to refill the Great Salt Lake

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:40 -0000

    The Great Salt Lake has been shriveling up for decades. At its record low about four years ago, the exposed lake bed became a source of toxic dust, with scientists warning of imminent ecological collapse. A Utah official called the lake an “environmental nuclear bomb.” But a monumental, perhaps …
  12. Rebecca Solnit Says the Left’s Next Hero Is Already Here

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:15:02 -0000

    As the old saw goes, the only constant is change. But change doesn’t always feel as overwhelming as it does right now. We are living in an era of widespread democratic backsliding, sweeping technological disruption and the slow-motion disaster of the climate crisis, to name just a few of the most …
  13. Apocalypse Now? Dystopian World-Building in the Age of…Whatever the Hell this Is - Women Writers, Women's Books

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:05:00 -0000

    By E.A. Smiroldo A funny thing happened on my way to writing a novel about life in the dystopian future. Surprise! The climate change Armageddon of my …
  14. The Political Movements Alysa Liu Cares About

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:36:04 -0000

    Alysa Liu talks about the political issues and movements she’s participated in: "Climate, election things, Black Lives Matter, Stop Asian Hate, ICE protests...More empathy needs to happen, for sure."
  15. A deadly climate change effect is even worse than feared, study finds

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:02:37 -0000

    Climate change may threaten tens of millions more people than previously believed, according to a new study that says previous research used incorrect information about water levels along the world’s coastlines. The new research, published March 4 in the peer-reviewed British journal Nature, found …
  16. After a Decade of Missteps, a Texas City Careens Toward a Water-Shortage Catastrophe

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0000

    Officials in Corpus Christi expect a “water emergency” within months and fully run out of water next year. That would halt jet fuel supplies to Texas …
  17. Readers write

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    EPA rollback deepens climate risks The Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding marks a significant retreat from …
  18. Researchers puzzled by discovery after ripping apart Tesla battery: 'We were surprised'

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0000

    Researchers studying electric vehicle technology made an unexpected discovery while taking apart a car battery from Tesla and another battery from …
  19. A Mother and Daughter Just Discovered the Largest Coral Colony in the World

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    Spotted by citizen scientists, the “undulating meadows” of Pavona clavus cover half the area of a soccer field. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Coral reefs are in dire straits, as warming ocean temperatures continue to bleach these important ecosystems around the world. • A …
  20. The world’s lowest-lying islands are under threat—here’s how to make a difference

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

    Rising seas are reshaping the world’s lowest-lying islands, but responsible travel can be part of the solution. so how can we visit without increasing their vulnerability? It was the most famous dry-cleaning bill in the history of climate change. Smartly suited, Tuvalu’s foreign minister, Simon …
  21. ‘A Small Price to Pay’

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:12:53 -0000

    On France’s power record, Qcells’ solar, and wave energy Current conditions: Spring-like temperatures have arrived in New York City, with a high of 62 …
  22. 5 Solar Panel Designs So Beautiful You’d Never Know They’re Generating Power

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:30:12 -0000

    A quiet revolution is reshaping the future of sustainable architecture. Instead of treating buildings merely as energy-saving shells, designers are …
  23. Batteries become the new home solar as net metering evolves and energy prices soar

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:00:45 -0000

    Net metering — the ability to sell excess electricity back to the grid for fun and profit — has helped make rooftop solar panels the centerpiece of the home energy transition for more than a decade. But, as net metering rules change and electricity prices keep climbing, the value proposition isn’t …
  24. Earth is warming faster than previously estimated, new study shows

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:14:44 -0000

    Planetary warming has significantly accelerated over the past 10 years, with temperatures rising at a higher rate since 2015 than in any previous decade on record, a new study showed. The Earth warmed around 0.35 degrees Celsius in the decade to 2025, compared to just under 0.2C per decade on …
  25. Oak and Omerta in Romania: Saving the Lungs of Europe

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:26:26 -0000

    The piercing growl of these machines shatters the quiet that hangs over Romania’s Carpathian mountains, where one of the continent’s largest …
  26. ‘Hurting peoples’ pocketbooks’: Hochul pushes to pare back landmark climate law

    Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:02:44 -0000

    ALBANY, New York — New York’s Democratic governor wants to weaken one of the nation’s most ambitious climate laws in the name of affordability. It’s a major shift for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who once championed New York’s climate efforts on a global stage and rejected permits for gas power plants. The …
  27. Why This Normal Mediterranean Behavior Shocks Americans: What Mediterranean Locals Do That Americans Find Wild

    Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:01:58 -0000

    And What It Reveals About Confidence, Climate, and Cultural Ease With the Human Form Stroll along a beach in Crete, through the narrow streets of …
  28. The most eco-friendly burial option isn’t cremation or human composting

    Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:41:08 -0000

    With more options than ever, we break down which one's best for the planet. Perhaps one of life’s hardest tasks is deciding what to do with a loved one’s—or even your own—bodily remains. Do you go the cremation route? What about human composting or a green burial? What’s the easiest option? But …
  29. Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable

    Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:54:38 -0000

    The electricity needed to power new Pennsylvania data centers already in advanced stages of planning could power 11 million homes – nearly twice the …