Pipes Feed Preview: Climate Change

1. Science this week: Laotian death jar mystery and asthma drug could fight cancers

   Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:01 -0000

   May 23, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

2. Alaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic

   Sun, 24 May 2026 20:42:18 -0000

   When John Kurz left Alaska’s North Slope in 2009, he was staring at a grim future for what had once been the country’s premiere oil field. Crude …

3. Republican voters believe things that aren’t true. That’s a problem for the GOP.

   Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 -0000

   Solar power is the cheapest form of electricity to set up in most parts of the world. Tariffs are paid by U.S. importers, who pass along the costs to …

4. Warming temperatures may bring rise in West Nile cases. Maps show where

   Sun, 24 May 2026 08:01:04 -0000

   Mosquito season is just beginning and with it comes the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus. The United States is reporting cases of West Nile virus this year and health officials warn that the mosquito-borne illness is still very much in season. Warmer temperatures are …

5. Dubious Chinese Carbon Offsets Expose Problems With Europe's Carbon Market

   Sun, 24 May 2026 21:00:03 -0000

   Historically, carbon credits have been the cheapest way for companies to comply with EU greenhouse gas caps. The EU introduced the upstream emission …

6. Map Shows Most Endangered Lakes in US

   Sun, 24 May 2026 14:48:40 -0000

   America’s lakes—once viewed as stable sources of drinking water, recreation and wildlife habitat—are facing mounting threats as climate change, …

7. Climate action key to affordable housing, but buildings decarbonisation stalls

   Sun, 24 May 2026 15:32:07 -0000

   Decarbonisation of the buildings and construction sector has slowed, leaving it both a major emissions source and increasingly vulnerable to climate …

8. Inside the World's Biggest Bet on Fusion Energy

   Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:41 -0000

   Take a look inside ITER, the world's largest fusion energy project, to see how scientists from around the world are working to recreate the Sun's superpower on Earth to fuel a clean energy revolution. Nestled in the countryside of southern France is a sprawling industrial complex where scientists …

9. State of emergency declared in Southern California

   Sun, 24 May 2026 23:19:57 -0000

   As a large tank filled with toxic chemicals threatens to overheat, crews work around the clock to prevent an environmental disaster.

10. Agitators united by Chinese money, hate for America target data centers, experts warn

    Sun, 24 May 2026 10:28:33 -0000

    In 2024, climate activists in New York City protested alongside anti-Israel protesters at a rally headlined "Climate Justice Means Free Palestine." Last year, climate change celebrity icon Greta Thunberg tried to storm Israel by sea on a flotilla protesting the country's war in Gaza, yelling "Free! …

11. Will Lake Mead – largest US reservoir – reach record lows?

    Sun, 24 May 2026 11:05:44 -0000

    Lake Mead water levels could drop to record lows In the summer of 2022, water levels in Lake Mead dropped so low that formerly hidden bodies and boats …

12. Black Farmers Warn Pollution Is Changing The Food on Our Plates

    Sun, 24 May 2026 19:43:59 -0000

    If you’re lucky, your family is still using great‑grandma’s red beans and rice, black‑eyed peas, and potato salad recipes. And if you’re extremely …

13. Government slammed for ‘shocking’ failure on hyperscale data centre emissions

    Sun, 24 May 2026 23:01:00 -0000

    The Scottish Government faces urgent calls to address "major shortcomings" in its data centre policy, as Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS) …

14. Something ‘unprecedented’ is now happening to Earth’s rotation, scientists say

    Sun, 24 May 2026 17:00:00 -0000

    Every day, without you noticing, Earth is taking slightly longer to complete its rotation. The shift is only measured in fractions of a millisecond, …

15. Why a decades-old forest planting practice from Japan is gaining traction in the U.S.

    Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:28 -0000

    NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about how communities are moving forward on climate solutions despite significant political …

16. Trump admin says EPA rollback of Biden-era rule ‘will be felt directly by American families in lower grocery prices’

    Sun, 24 May 2026 09:15:00 -0000

    Americans are feeling downright dour about the economy, and affordability is at the center of it all. But the Trump administration is saying there …

17. In an increasingly risky investing environment, can warnings backfire?

    Sun, 24 May 2026 20:46:04 -0000

    I still remember walking through music stores as a teenager and gravitating toward albums with the black-and-white “Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics” sticker on the cover. The label was supposed to warn parents about the music available to young ears. But instead of deterring sales, it made the …

18. What is a tropical night? London set to swelter in first one ever in May

    Sun, 24 May 2026 17:53:17 -0000

    London is set to experience its first “tropical night” of the year as the capital experienced an exceptional May heatwave. This weekend, parts of the …

19. The Quagga Was Hunted to Extinction and Now Scientists Are Recreating It - AOL

    Sun, 24 May 2026 15:29:37 -0000

    Most people have seen a zebra in person, either in the wild or in captivity. Their black and white stripes make them unique from other equines, and their beauty has fascinated people for generations. A unique subspecies of zebra is one many may never have heard of. This is because the half-striped …

20. Can Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change?

    Sun, 24 May 2026 04:01:15 -0000

    The small boat set off from a tiny island in the Western Pacific Ocean, its destination only a few hundred feet away. Its cargo was dozens of chunks of concrete that each weighed 60 pounds, had a textured surface and evoked a white lotus leaf. One by one, the crew tossed the pieces overboard. Then …

21. 7 Mistakes That Are Killing Wildlife in Your Yard During a Drought

    Sun, 24 May 2026 11:18:23 -0000

    Every year, well-meaning gardeners across the country set out water dishes, top off birdbaths, and scatter seed - and end up making things worse for …

22. Here's What a Super El Niño Could Mean for the Climate Crisis

    Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:39 -0000

    Scientists are still untangling the complex relationship between El Niño and human-driven warming, but their confluence has major implications for …

23. El Niño Could Intensify an Already Busy Western Pacific Typhoon Season

    Sun, 24 May 2026 17:44:41 -0000

    As El Niño strengthens and reshapes hurricane activity across the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific, its impact is also being felt thousands of miles away …

24. The Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Offer an Ominous Warning

    Fri, 22 May 2026 11:02:51 -0000

    Ebola, which is currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is a nightmare disease. The virus floods the immune system, eventually shredding our vasculature. There’s a roughly 50-50 shot at survival, and the unlucky half will die in agony, bleeding profusely as their organs …

25. Trump rolls back Biden EPA rules on refrigeration, air-conditioning

    Fri, 22 May 2026 07:55:34 -0000

    May 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has rolled back Biden-era policies reducing high-polluting greenhouse gases in refrigeration and …

26. ‘Corpse Point’ In the Arctic Is Melting, Disturbing Centuries-Old Bodies

    Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:55 -0000

    Whalers buried in the Norwegian Arctic in the 1600s and 1700s are thawing out of the permafrost, underscoring the threat of climate change to …

27. Stressful prison environments unhealthful

    Sun, 24 May 2026 18:02:55 -0000

    By Jason L. JacksonExposure to violent, stressful environments contributes to chronic disease and shortened lifespans.A majority of California’s …

28. Morocco’s Simple, Brilliant Invention for Water Scarcity Is Going Global

    Fri, 22 May 2026 08:57:50 -0000

    Water is life, and for billions of people around the world, access to clean drinking water is far from guaranteed. According to UNICEF, more than two …

29. A Bit of Good News for Right Whales

    Sat, 23 May 2026 08:50:00 -0000

    With 23 calves born this season, what does the mini baby boom for the critically endangered species mean?From our collaborating partner Living on …