Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

  1. After a hurricane, extreme heat poses a serious threat to recovery workers

    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0000

    The risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates. This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, …

  2. What If a Solar Panel Could Make Power From Both Sun and Rain?

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0000

    A new perovskite cell could power small devices with additional energy harvested from raindrops. New research published in the journal Nano Energy …

  3. After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmers

    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:45:00 -0000

    Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public. Shortly after President Donald Trump took office last January, employees at the …

  4. America’s national parks face an uncertain future as climate risks mount

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:21:17 -0000

    America’s national parks were conceived as sanctuaries from the forces remaking the rest of the continent. Climate change is now breaching that …

  5. Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on Reference Manual for Judges

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:03:34 -0000

    More than two dozen contributors to the manual criticized the deletion of a chapter on climate science by the Federal Judicial Center. More than two dozen contributors to a widely used reference manual for judges are raising alarm bells about political interference after the deletion of a chapter on …

  6. Beyond ‘Endangerment’: Finding a Way Forward for U.S. on Climate

    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:02:00 -0000

    Every president committed to climate action has recognized the Clean Air Act’s value, but also its limits. And while bold climate legislation is …

  7. How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last?

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Fifteen years ago, when modern electric vehicles were just hitting the road, no one knew exactly what to expect from their giant, expensive lithium-ion batteries. As batteries age, they hold less and less energy. Anyone who's ever had a dying smartphone, or had to replace a vehicle's 12-volt starter …

  8. Australian agriculture hits $100b target four years early but production set to dip next year

    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:18:27 -0000

    The value of Australia's farming produce is tipped to reach its "ambitious" $100 billion goal this financial year, but is expected to dip again due …

  9. War in Iran Spiked Oil Prices. Trump Will Decide How High They Go

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:03:36 -0000

    The conflict in the Middle East is driving oil prices up in a midterm year when Americans are already focused on high energy bills. Oil prices surged …

  10. Scientists have turned plastic waste into vinegar

    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

    What if plastic waste could be turned into something useful? That dream may soon become a reality, as scientists have found a way to turn plastic …

  11. ‘A world chained to fossil fuels’: Does the war on Iran prove it’s time to quit oil for good?

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:11:55 -0000

    After Iran warned that the Strait of Hormuz was closed for navigation, climate groups have urged governments to focus on clean energy. The war on Iran …

  12. Satellite images show how Antarctica’s vanishing sea ice is changing the food chain

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:05:06 -0000

    Melting ice is an emblem of climate change. For sea ice, the Arctic has been grabbing most of the headlines for its truly alarming rate of decline. …

  13. Confidential database reveals which items NPS thinks may ‘disparage’ America

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:49:08 -0000

    An internal government database reviewed by The Washington Post demonstrates the vast scope of the Trump administration’s ongoing effort to revise or remove information on African American history, climate change and other topics at hundreds of national park sites. At the Emmett Till and Mamie …

  14. ‘An epidemic of suffering’: Why are conservationists breaking down?

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:57:44 -0000

    In December 2024, Rachel Graham, executive director of the Belize-based marine nonprofit MarAlliance, posted on LinkedIn that she knew “5 wildlife & …

  15. El Niño could return this year and make Earth even hotter. Here's what to know about the weather phenomenon.

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:44:00 -0000

    The weather phenomenon known as El Niño could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights. There's a 50% to 60% …

  16. This startup claims it can stop lightning and prevent catastrophic wildfires

    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    But researchers aren’t as confident as the company. On June 1, 2023, as a sweltering heat wave baked Quebec, thousands of lightning strikes flashed …

  17. In This Novel, an Island Is a Petri Dish for Humanity

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:55:43 -0000

    “Field Notes From an Extinction,” by Eoghan Walls, follows a naturalist who wants to study birds but ends up with a much harder task. FIELD NOTES FROM AN EXTINCTION, by Eoghan Walls Ever since Robinson Crusoe washed up on his South Pacific atoll, islands have provided an appealing setting for writers …

  18. Germany news: Top diplomat denies Berlin is joining Iran war

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:58:00 -0000

    Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said Germany has "no intention of participating" in the conflict. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is set for talks …

  19. The wrong way to finance a factory

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    A smarter capital stack for industrial decarbonization simplifies scale and protects the balance sheet. The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert …

  20. What Emergency Managers Say They Need More Than Ever

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0000

    We heard from more than 40 current and former emergency managers in 11 states about what they need to prepare for the next disaster — and what they …

  21. How do we Navigate Asia-Pacific’s Climate-Cyber Polycrisis?

    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:52:05 -0000

    MANILA, Philippines, Mar 3 2026 (IPS) - Communities globally are increasingly exposed to overlapping threats. Extreme weather, health emergencies and …

  22. The AI-Augmented Scientist

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:16:23 -0000

    This is a re-post from The Climate BrinkI was reminded of Arthur C. Clark’s famous third law the other day, that “any sufficiently advanced …

  23. The future remains bleak for corals – but not all reefs are doomed

    Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:25:32 -0000

    A recent report on global tipping points warned that coral reefs face widespread dieback and have reached a point from which they cannot recover. But …

  24. Paul Rudd to film movie in New Orleans

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:10:06 -0000

    Paul Rudd, Evan Peters, Amy Ryan and Paul Giamatti are filming a movie in New Orleans and Chalmette. The big picture: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are …

  25. Watch chaos unfold as an engine starts without bearings

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:28:18 -0000

    See an auto nightmare play out on someone else's car. Plus, more amazing vehicular visuals.

  26. A regional network is racing to save the Midwest's native seeds

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:45:00 -0000

    As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging. This story is a partnership between Grist …

  27. Spreading crushed rock on farms could absorb 1 billion tonnes of CO2

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:17 -0000

    Spreading crushed silicate rocks like basalt on fields could remove up to 1.1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually while …

  28. Western Snow Drought Threatens Ski Season and Much More

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:31:13 -0000

    Amie Engbretson knows snow. The daughter of a professional skier, she was on skis almost as soon as she could walk. Now a ski pro herself, Engbretson …

  29. Wetlands are not wastelands: Kashmir’s silent crisis

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:34:00 -0000

    Across Kashmir, pollution and encroachment are impacting wetlands that are vital for migratory birds and flood defenses. One woman is leading grassroots change.

  30. A Crisis in the Alps: Airbnb, Climate Change and Americans

    Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:47 -0000

    The mountains’ resort towns have reached an inflection point, facing changes that threaten their cultures and even survival, as demand for short-term rentals reshapes the landscape. The French call them “lits froids,” or cold beds — apartments kept vacant most of the year, occupied only when they …