Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. The U.S. fought the flesh-eating screwworm for decades. Now it must begin again.

   Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:40 -0000

   The U.S. will run much the same playbook as it did starting in the 1950s: mass-produce sterile male screwworms and release them into the wild to stop the pests from reproducing. The United States spent more than half a century and hundreds of millions of dollars driving the flesh-eating New World …

2. Brace for 'record-breaking heat' in a coast-to-coast heat wave

   Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:03:21 -0000

   Summer heat is on the way from coast to coast, forecasters say, with high temperatures well into the 80s and 90s and even 100s in some areas. In fact, the national temperature outlook map for June 11-17 shows that above-normal temperatures are forecast for the entire lower 48 states. A "period of …

3. Worried about the next heatwave? How southern Europeans keep their homes cool without air con

   Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:02:42 -0000

   I moved to Sicily from the UK - here’s what I’ve learnt about keeping your home cool during a heatwave. Lost sleep. Low motivation. Feeling irritated. …

4. They Have Yet to Sign a Lease. But They’re Furious Over $3,100 Rents.

   Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:07 -0000

   Climate change. Gun violence. War. Generations of young people have organized over issues they fear threaten the future. Will housing be the next cause? On a liberal arts campus with an Irish dance troupe and a contemporary science fiction club, Angelo Mazza recently fell into a singularly niche …

5. When the Heat Steals Your Smile

   Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:47:18 -0000

   After I suspected a climate connection to tooth decay, I conducted systematic saliva pH testing across my patient population and documented pH …

6. Remember How Sucking Carbon Out of the Air Was Going to Save the Planet? We Have Terrible News

   Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0000

   To say we're way behind schedule is an understatement. The idea of sucking CO2 out of the atmosphere to combat climate change might be a necessary …

7. Mount Shasta Is Melting 40% Faster Than Any Climate Model Predicted – And What’s Appearing Beneath the Ice Is Extraordinary

   Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:45:00 -0000

   You can stand at the base of Mount Shasta today and feel something you might not have expected: a strange mix of awe and unease. The ice that once …

8. Frozen Arctic lakes becoming less capable of supporting cargo aircraft

   Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0000

   The ability to land a military cargo plane on a frozen Arctic lake is becoming less likely as a warming environment reduces the number of subfreezing …

9. What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously?

   Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:46:15 -0000

   Agriculture today is a massive, globally interconnected industry. That interconnectivity has brought jobs and varied foods to people who might not …

10. This 1,000-year-old pine tree’s protector fears changing weather patterns

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:11:41 -0000

    Mayors from around the world gathered last week in Huangshan to discuss how to protect their cities from climate change and overtourism. HUANGSHAN, China — As temperatures neared their midday peak, Hu Xiaosong was doing his regular patrol, at an altitude of more than 5,500 feet, to protect a …

11. How overexploitation of sand is threatening ecosystems and livelihoods

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:11:48 -0000

    Found on beaches, in rivers, across deserts and on the seabed, sand has long been seen as abundant and virtually inexhaustible. But it has become the world's second most exploited natural resource after water, and scientists warn rising demand will cause "enormous environmental damage". From …

12. Trump uses wartime powers to dole out $700 million to ‘clean, beautiful’ coal

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0000

    The president announced plans for two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia, using the Defense Production Act. This story was originally …

13. Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:08 -0000

    With the World Cup kicking off on June 11, anticipation is building for what will be the biggest tournament in the competition’s history. A record 48 teams will compete across 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Heavyweights such as France, Spain, England, and Argentina are among …

14. Scientists sound the alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally

    Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:35:28 -0000

    Scientists warn that free-living amoebae may be an underappreciated public health threat, capable of causing deadly infections and shielding other …

15. Volcano in Hawaii Breaks World Record, Showing Astonishing Behavior

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:54:27 -0000

    Breaking a world record doesn't seem to be enough for this volcano. Researchers expect even more eruptions are on the horizon.

16. The Secret to a Fruit-Laden Fig Tree Lies in These 3 Simple Tasks – For an Abundant Harvest of Sweet Fruit This Summer

    Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0000

    If your fig tree is producing plenty of leafy growth but no fruit, it is usually a sign that something is missing from its growing conditions. While …

17. What a Reform government could mean for EVs and solar panels

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0000

    Reform-led councils are scrapping net-zero targets and cancelling plans for electric vehicles, solar panels and cycle lanes, in an indication of how …

18. Why disease outbreaks are becoming more frequent across the world

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:02:31 -0000

    As humans are pushing deeper into nature, old viruses are finding new hosts. This is what virologists believe, as fresh outbreaks alarms are rising …

19. Spencer Pratt's Race for Mayor Shows How Climate Disasters Can Fuel Anti-Establishment Politics

    Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:11:26 -0000

    After I published my TIME cover story last year on the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, Spencer Pratt unloaded on social media to attack my telling of the catastrophe and its aftermath. Substantively, he took issue with the mention of climate change. Rhetorically, he called me “lazy” and my …

20. ‘We Didn’t Name It A Better World Is Probable’: Meera Subramanian on Hope in A Climate Crisis

    Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:40:40 -0000

    "Through these real-life kids, we could get to the heart of showing how much power anyone who decides to work towards climate action has. And they …

21. Climate change affecting algae in N.W.T.'s Great Bear Lake, study says

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0000

    The algae population in the N.W.T.'s Great Bear Lake has changed significantly since the turn of the century due to climate change, a new study …

22. Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Colorado State University’s crop-testing station near Akron grows varieties of black-eyed peas, testing for drought tolerance, fertilizer needs and …

23. The Link Between Deforestation and Rising Global Temperatures

    Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:18:32 -0000

    Understanding the intricate connection between deforestation and rising global temperatures is crucial in today’s rapidly changing world. …

24. Scientists say just 1% of Australia's superhot rocks could deliver 20 times the nation's electricity use

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:50:00 -0000

    Australia's underground heat is gaining traction after researchers said tapping just 1% of the country's "superhot rocks" could deliver the …

25. How did a major mangrove restoration project in Senegal end up selling ‘ghost carbon’?

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:38:49 -0000

    Nature-based solutions have become central to global climate strategies. From tropical forests to wetlands, restoring nature means trees and plants …

26. Fossil fuel imports have dropped across the EU since war on Iran - except in these three countries

    Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:58 -0000

    While the EU has responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states have “deepened their exposure by …

27. Who were the Dust Bowl migrants in 1930s America?

    Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:32:41 -0000

    Dust Bowl migrants were part of one of the largest mass migrations in American history, and they faced difficult journeys and discrimination. See their story inside, including more immigrant and migrant history you may not have known.

28. This Map Tracks 4,000 AI Data Centers Being Built—and Reveals Where the Biggest Boom Is

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:26:00 -0000

    The crowdsourced map, launched by environmental activist Erin Brockovich, shows construction across Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other states. Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has launched a crowdsourced map that tracks more than 4,000 major AI data centers across the United States. The …

29. World Cup 2026 set to face scorching temperatures in southern US

    Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:38:43 -0000

    With four days until the FIFA World Cup 2026, extreme heat at several US host cities is raising serious safety concerns for players and fans