Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. Court Rejects Trump Administration Climate Lawsuit Against Hawaii

   Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:19:47 -0000

   In a setback for federal efforts to thwart climate litigation, the judge ruled that the suit, which tried to block the state from suing oil companies, was too speculative. A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit, filed last year by the Trump administration, that sought to …

2. Trump’s war in the Middle East may end up a global boon for renewables, as think tank calls return-to-coal narrative ‘meaningless’

   Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:34:23 -0000

   The global energy shock stemming from the conflict in the Middle East is rewriting the ways governments think about their power needs. Big Oil has …

3. Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices

   Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:59:26 -0000

   When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally the moment electric …

4. Iceland Just Got Its First Mosquitoes. Scientists Aren't Ready for What Comes Next

   Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:04 -0000

   As the Arctic's climate and ecology rapidly change, two researchers are calling for a paradigm shift in insect monitoring. Until recently, Iceland was …

5. The Denialism Presidency

   Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

   Climate denial has become the playbook for how the Trump administration treats everything it wants to pretend isn’t happening. Last month was the …

6. A 'super typhoon' just devastated the Mariana Islands — months before peak storm season

   Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:15:00 -0000

   The storm exposes the U.S. commonwealth's climate risks, economic fragility, and federal strain. The strongest storm of 2026 slammed into the …

7. The 'crop' we're not harvesting: Why Australia's brightest source is still underused

   Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:25 -0000

   On a sun-drenched farm near Dubbo in western NSW, Tom Warren has been combining sheep grazing with solar energy production. Known as agrivoltaics, …

8. They Froze a Brain to −196°C. Then Brought It ‘Back to Life’ in a Groundbreaking New Study.

   Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:15:27 -0000

   Human hibernation seems like pure science fiction, but it could make interstellar travel a reality. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story… In a groundbreaking study, researchers found that frozen tissue from mouse brains could return to normal functions after facing extremely cold …

9. The Anasazi Disappearance: What Made an Entire Civilization Vanish?

   Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:14:49 -0000

   Across the stone cities of the American Southwest, cliff dwellings cling to canyon walls like last messages written in sandstone. For more than a …

10. China and India Signal a Decade of Cautious Climate Action

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:08:15 -0000

    In the past month, we've seen two major plans from two of the world's biggest polluters. In March, China approved its 15th five-year plan, which gave …

11. Do Americans Worry About Climate Change? New Polling Shows Concern Is at a Near Record High

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    Concern about climate change is near its highest point in the United States, new polling shows. The American polling company Gallup released its annual environment poll on April 14. Conducted last month, the survey provides new insights on how Americans are viewing climate change. Currently, 44% of …

12. Rusting Rivers: Alarm Grows Over Uptick in Acidic Arctic Waters

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:45:00 -0000

    When ecologist Patrick Sullivan flew into the Salmon River in Alaska to conduct a vegetation study in the summer of 2019, he was excited about …

13. 10 forces that could reshape the future of the world’s forests

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:59:21 -0000

    The forces shaping forests in the coming decade extend beyond any single driver. Shifts in politics, finance and technology are unfolding at once, …

14. Striking before-and-after images show extent of California’s snow drought

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:39:18 -0000

    As California experiences its second-worst snow drought in 50 years, new images show a stark comparison with last year’s snow levels. This year, the Sierra snowpack peaked on Feb. 25. It was only 73% of average, then rapidly dwindled from there. Then, summerlike heat in March broke monthly records in …

15. A closer look at pesticides and cancer risk in farm country

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:35:42 -0000

    Investigate Midwest will host a free, live virtual panel on May 7 examining pesticide exposure and cancer risk in agricultural communities, bringing …

16. A Glowing Sphere Towering Over Utah Sent an Urgent Artistic Message: The Great Salt Lake Is Drying Up

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:17 -0000

    A massive, glowing sphere recently appeared in a park in Salt Lake City, complemented by a layered chorus of flies, birds and bison. The immersive …

17. 100-Year-Old Photos Capture Havasupai Tribe’s Everlasting Connection to Their Home in the Grand Canyon

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:50:05 -0000

    The photographs produced by George Wharton James in the early 20th century position the Havasupai Tribe within a landscape that is both specific and expansive. Figures appear alongside Havasu Creek, within cultivated terrain, or framed by the Grand Canyon walls that embed them within the …

18. The week in whoppers: NY Times covers its ears on Iran, Sen. Mark Kelly wants race-based astronauts and more

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:36:09 -0000

    Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions This story: “Split U.S. Comes to Grips With a Largely Hazy War” — The New York Times, Wednesday …

19. At ‘Sloth World’ in Florida, Wild Sloths Have Died by the Dozens

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:25:28 -0000

    The animals, highly susceptible to illness when removed from their habitat, have been kept in a warehouse. More than 31 have died.On a busy tourist …

20. Trump admin doubles down on denial when confronted with inconvenient facts

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:49:11 -0000

    When U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland in January, he angrily berated the United States' …

21. The Truth About Roundup Herbicide

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:11:00 -0000

    Mark Twain supposedly once said, “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Yet there is a big difference between a good story that tells …

22. Researchers propose solutions to stop Venice from sinking

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:08:25 -0000

    One of the world's most iconic cities could be heavily impacted by climate change and sea level rise in the coming years, leading researchers to …

23. Is AI Pushing Us Closer to Nuclear Disaster?

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Earlier this year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that it was moving the hands of the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds before midnight, a …

24. Strong El Niño could reshape hurricane season and winter

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:29:33 -0000

    A potentially strong El Niño is on the radar for later this year, and if that pattern develops, Florida could feel the effects in more ways than one …

25. 'Time for Half Measures Is Over': Study Warns of Terrifying Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse | Common Dreams

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:20:37 -0000

    "We must avoid this collapse at all costs," said a leading current researcher, who warned that "the stability of the entire planet" is at stake. The …

26. A Critical Ocean Current System May Be Unraveling Faster Than We Thought

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:03:49 -0000

    New findings foretell a looming catastrophe that would drastically alter the planet’s weather and climate. The collapse of a critical ocean current …

27. Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:18:30 -0000

    In 2020, Jeff Bezos made what remains the largest individual philanthropic commitment to climate and nature ever: $10 billion, to be fully disbursed …

28. These Are the 20 Top 'Coolcation' Destinations This Summer—and No. 1 Is an Arctic Capital With 20 Hours of Daylight

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:36:00 -0000

    Travelers are choosing cooler destinations to escape rising global temperatures and intense summer heat. As global temperatures continue to climb and summer heat waves intensify, travelers are increasingly seeking relief in cooler climates. Now known as the “coolcation,” it’s become more common to …

29. Coming Soon: Marked!

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:34:07 -0000

    Meet The Host Born and raised in the Atlanta area, Maiya May is the host of Georgia Public Broadcasting’s "Marked! - A Journey Through Georgia’s …

30. Photographer Spends Four Years With Remote Mountain Villagers Forced to Defend Their Livelihood From Wolves

    Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:59:08 -0000

    In the winter of 2021, photographer Luke Oppenheimer traveled to the Tien Shan mountains of central Kyrgyzstan for what was meant to be a one-month …