Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. Why oil and gas corporations are making so much money – and we’re all paying the bill

   Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:51:12 -0000

   Greenpeace UK activists project the truth about the source of Shell’s huge profits onto their global headquarters.© GreenpeaceThe world’s biggest oil …

2. Nature already invented biodegradable plastic. Scientists want to reverse engineer it.

   Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:53 -0000

   Some bees line their nests with soft petals. Some line them with hardened tree sap. Some line them with a thin, flexible film composed of silk and …

3. Rain moves out as flood risks remain in Southwest following destructive storms

   Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:20:58 -0000

   The skies were clearing, but the risk of flooding remained over parts of the U.S. Southwest after powerful downpours sent massive amounts of water …

4. How Badly Will the AfD Email Hack Hurt the German Far Right?

   Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0000

   The disclosures, some of which directly contradict the party’s public statements, are drawing fresh scrutiny from journalists and German domestic …

5. UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports

   Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:11:13 -0000

   The UK and EU have agreed a draft deal on removing post-Brexit checks from food and agriculture exports, ahead of the UK-EU summit later this month. The BBC understands the 200-page draft text for this so called "SPS" [sanitary and phytosanitary] agreement has been circulated to EU nations in …

6. Electric aviation is taking off in unexpected ways

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

   Electric aircraft may one day usher in low-carbon travel, but for now they are finding a foothold with paramedics and climate researchers. The call …

7. At Long Last, the Rules Apply to Donald Trump

   Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:01:02 -0000

   Trump has always managed to convince just enough people to believe his reality. It finally looks like actual reality is winning. One of the first …

8. Human-driven climate change may have halted the onset of a new ice age, according to new study

   Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:05:43 -0000

   Canadian researchers have studied changes in the vast Barnes Glacier over the last 3,000 years. Covering around 6,000 square kilometres, the Barnes …

9. As Mangrove Forests Expand in China, Bird Species Multiply

   Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:50:32 -0000

   A push by China to revive its mangrove forests is paying off. Not only have mangroves colonized large areas of coastline, but the new forests have …

10. The Pantry Staple That Still Contains Radioactive Fallout From Cold War Nuclear Testing

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:25:00 -0000

    In the early years of the Cold War, the world saw hundreds of atmospheric nuclear weapons tests in the South Pacific, the Russian Arctic, and the …

11. These 4 US Cities Will Be Deserts By 2080, Study Shows

    Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:35:48 -0000

    Oftentimes, when people talk about the impending effects of climate change, they mention melting ice caps, extreme weather, and sea level rise …

12. Old, Polluting Jet Engines Are Being Scavenged to Power Data Centers

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:00:11 -0000

    Across wide stretches of the sun-bleached Sonoran desert in Arizona, thousands of retired aircraft sit nose-to-tail in graveyards of metal known as boneyards. ​Many of their engines haven’t been fired up for years. But America’s soaring demand for electricity to power data centers is bringing them …

13. Climate change is killing hundreds of thousands – a kidney specialist’s concerns

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:42:22 -0000

    The evidence that climate change threatens human health has never been stronger. Yet a new report suggests that world leaders are giving less …

14. Afghanistan’s Taliban officials will attend a UN climate summit for the second time as observers

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:59:48 -0000

    ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban officials have been invited and will attend the upcoming U.N. climate summit as observers. The summit starts …

15. Is It the Dems’ Big Night? Watch These Eight Races With Early Results.

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    These House districts could tell us how the election will go for the Democrats. One fact that’s generally true about elections is that if the wind is …

16. Colossal rains and flash floods hammer the U.S. Southwest and Florida peninsula

    Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:03:53 -0000

    Thunderstorms dumping 12 inches or more of rain triggered a flash flood emergency on Florida’s Space Coast and may have contributed to a deadly plane …

17. Triple lightning over NYC and a tornado: Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 finalists | DPReview

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 -0000

    In Kurigram, northern Bangladesh, floodwaters transformed a village landscape, leaving homes underwater and residents facing the challenges of life …

18. The polar vortex is doing something extraordinary

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:40:22 -0000

    The polar vortex is being disrupted early in the season. That might eventually lead to an outbreak of frigid air in the United States. Something unusual is happening in the skies above the Arctic, but will it have any impact on our weather here in the United States? Our favorite wintertime punching …

19. I Was There to Document the Aftermath of Deadly Flooding. Then, It Started Raining.

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:30:00 -0000

    Three people died in Ruidoso, New Mexico, last year when floods swept through the area. As the mayor prioritized tourism after the flood recovery, …

20. 2024 presidential vote margin by state

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

    NBC News Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., voted in the 2026 midterm election and spoke to reporters, saying, “We don’t want to count our chickens before they hatch.” NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin breaks down what Schumer said after casting his vote. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, …

21. Old Farmer's Almanac snow map predicts the chance of a white Christmas for 16 states

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    The Almanac produces its long-range forecasts by combining solar science, climatology and meteorology. When creating forecasts, it also takes into account solar activity, climate data, historical weather trends, and large-scale climate signals. Residents in 16 states are expected to experience a …

22. Burnham: I have not proposed return to EU freedom of movement

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:10:00 -0000

    Andy Burnham has said he has not proposed the return of freedom of movement between the UK and the EU, as he vowed to make the public “the boss” in …

23. Mitch McConnell’s climate legacy

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    During his decades-long career, the retiring senator blocked climate action at every opportunity. Outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of the most …

24. National Geographic photographer documents few remaining ancient wetlands of American South

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0000

    The immersive photography book is the culmination of more than a decade of field research alongside ecologists and naturalists. From ghost orchids …

25. El Niño Is Warming Monterey Bay, Causing Trouble for Ocean Life

    Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:32:44 -0000

    El Niño has pushed Monterey Bay’s ocean water temperatures to historic highs. One clear sign: warm-water species that are rarely seen offshore of the …

26. Oceanographer explains the record-breaking king tides happening on both coasts

    Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:40:25 -0000

    NPR's A Martinez speaks with oceanographer Alec Bogdanoff to explain record-breaking king tides and how they're affecting local communities. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: In California, Florida and the Carolinas recently, water has pushed over seawalls and onto the streets. It's because of a phenomenon called …

27. The 2026 midterms are today—here’s what scientists say is at stake

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:30:15 -0000

    The 2026 midterm elections are finally here, and as the results roll in on Tuesday night and through this week, scientists will be watching closely. …

28. A Huge Earthquake in Japan 7,300 Years Ago Pushed The Limits of Human Resourcefulness

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0000

    The Kikai-Akahoya volcanic eruption is one of the most destructive in history: Around 5250 BCE, almost 7,300 years ago, off the southwestern coast of …

29. Crypto billionaire’s climate pivot earns him new foes

    Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:06:15 -0000

    Chris Larsen is backing clean energy, centrist Democrats and AI safety — and picking fights with both parties along the way. Chris Larsen is earning Republican enemies and confounding Democrats as he pours tens of millions of dollars into critical races and ballot initiatives across the country. The …

30. The nuclear waste repository in Finland designed to outlast modern civilisation

    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0000

    There’s a timeless quality to the tunnels at Onkalo. And that’s the point. Carved into the rock more than 400 metres below ground, these passageways …