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2026-06-03 21:00:22 UTC

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts. #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming
https://apnews.com/article/climate-oceans-data-trump-science-a9539443dfaa32b3a67468a25f8b2674

2026-05-02 21:00:06 UTC

Solar booms in industrial US midwest as energy crisis persists.
Electricity has become one of the most important commodities in the region thanks to demand from datacenters, Iran war and rising utility charges. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/02/solar-midwest-energy-crisis

2026-04-27 21:00:22 UTC

60 Countries to Meet on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels but Are Excluding the U.S.
The U.S. administration was not invited to the gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/24042026/colombia-fossil-fuel-exit-conference/

2026-04-26 21:16:19 UTC

ICE planning facility for children and families on Pfas-contaminated site.
High concentration of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in groundwater at former military facility in Louisiana. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/25/pfas-chemicals-ice-family-detention

2026-04-26 00:42:38 UTC

A massive drought coupled with political mismanagement might fully deplete water in a major city: neither in West Asia nor Africa, but in the United States.
The city of Corpus Christi, Texas could soon completely out of water in the next year. #climatechange #climatecrisis #globalwarming
https://futurism.com/science-energy/texas-water-crisis-climate

2026-04-25 23:00:06 UTC

California’s wildlife bridge became a target for the right. Now it’s eyeing the finish line.
Unhindered by critics who called the $114m project ‘a bridge to nowhere’, a gigantic bridge allowing animals to cross a busy freeway is close to completion. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/25/california-wildlife-crossing-construction

2026-04-25 21:00:10 UTC

Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays.
Green groups say European Commission is ‘chief roadblock’ to its own plans, as report finds poor progress four years on. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/24/toxic-chemicals-eu-delays-pollution-report

2026-04-24 21:00:30 UTC

Independent Testing Where Tesla’s Lithium Refinery Discharges Wastewater Found Toxic Metals.
The drainage district that commissioned the test has now sent a cease-and-desist letter to Tesla’s operations, near Corpus Christi. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/21042026/tesla-lithium-refinery-toxic-wastewater/

2026-04-20 23:00:22 UTC

Tijuana River sewage is making the air toxic and sickening thousands in California.
Since 2018, more than 100 billion gallons (378 billion liters) of raw sewage laden with industrial chemicals and trash have poured into the Tijuana River at the U.S./Mexico border. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://apnews.com/article/tijuana-river-sewage-toxins-health-7351200b7d42ad21a6fe7fcb36d0a22d

2026-04-20 19:00:28 UTC

Rich Nations’ Plastic Waste Is Burned for Fuel Abroad, Creating Grave Health Risks.
The result is a witches brew of toxic compounds contaminating, air, soil, and food. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2026/04/rich-nations-plastic-waste-burning-fuel-health-risk-toxic/

2026-04-19 21:15:17 UTC

Pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows lasting results in an early trial.
Scientists caution that more research is needed, but nearly all of the patients who responded to the personalized vaccine are still alive six years later. #Health #Environment #Climate
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/pancreatic-cancer-mrna-vaccine-shows-lasting-results-early-trial-rcna331969

2026-04-17 21:00:09 UTC

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought.
Scientists say finding is ‘very concerning’ as collapse would be catastrophic for Europe, Africa and the Americas. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/15/critical-atlantic-current-significantly-more-likely-to-collapse-than-thought

2026-04-15 21:00:31 UTC

ChatGPT failed to spot over 50% of medical emergencies, study finds.
The AI responses were compared with assessments provided by doctors. Their tests showed ChatGPT ‘under-triaged’ more than half the cases it was presented with, the researchers found. #ClimateChange #Health #Science
https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinical-areas/respiratory/chatgpt-failed-to-spot-over-50-of-medical-emergencies-study-finds/

2026-04-15 15:00:26 UTC

NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis.
Suit alleges the billionaire’s AI company is illegally spewing toxic pollutants from its datacenter in the Memphis area. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/14/naacp-lawsuit-elon-musk-xai-memphis

2026-04-14 23:00:23 UTC

EPA spending would be cut in half under Trump’s budget proposal, released Friday, and grants from the agency would be slashed by $1 billion. Congress rejected a similar budget request from the president last year. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/06042026/trump-budget-proposes-epa-noaa-fema-cuts/

2026-04-14 19:00:35 UTC

Federal judges held stock, bonds and leased mineral rights to Exxon, Chevron and others while hearing cases against the companies alleging damage to the Louisiana coast. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://floodlightnews.org/judges-overseeing-louisianas-landmark-oil-cases-have-financial-stakes-in-defendants/

2026-04-14 13:37:13 UTC

Parkinson's Risk Tied to Newer Drinking Water Sources.
— Findings support growing evidence that environmental factors are linked with Parkinson's disease. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aan/120743

2026-04-13 19:00:52 UTC

Small Wisconsin City Overwhelmingly Passes First-of-Its-Kind Measure Restricting AI Data Centers.
“This is really setting a precedent,” said one activist. “This is something that other communities can look to.” #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.commondreams.org/news/wisconsin-data-center-referendum

2026-04-12 16:46:17 UTC

Antarctic fur seals now endangered as climate change reduces krill for pups.
Population plummeted from nearly 2.2 million adult seals in 1999 to 944,000 in 2025. #climatechange #climatecrisis #globalwarming
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/04/antarctic-fur-seals-now-endangered-as-climate-change-reduces-krill-for-pups/

2026-04-11 15:00:25 UTC

A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Is Coming into View.
Scientists have uncovered a “blind spot” in the research on rising seas, revealing that tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are at risk of inundation. Across much of the world, sea levels are higher than previously assumed and land is sinking faster. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://e360.yale.edu/features/sea-level-rise-land-subsidence

2026-04-08 17:01:12 UTC

U.S. States Push Laws to Shield Oil and Gas Companies From Accountability.
Most of the 15 bills being considered are part of a coordinated effort by groups linked to right-wing activist Leonard Leo. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.propublica.org/article/climate-change-alec-leonard-leo-lawsuits-fossil-fuel-oil-gas-immunity

2026-04-07 21:00:26 UTC

Oil slick from bombed Iranian ship threatens protected wetland.
Shahid Bagheri leaking fuel towards Hara mangrove forest, home to migrating birds and endangered turtles. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/07/oil-slick-shahid-bagheri-iran-ship-hara-wetland

2026-04-06 23:00:26 UTC

Oceans Are Absorbing the Earth’s Excess Energy. That’s Bad News for Food Systems.
As the planet traps more energy than it releases, the pathways for global food production are being upended. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://eos.org/articles/oceans-are-absorbing-the-earths-excess-energy-thats-bad-news-for-food-systems

2026-04-06 22:00:13 UTC

Pages devoted to climate change have disappeared from key Yellowstone guidebook.
The latest Yellowstone Resources and Issues Handbook lacks climate change section for the first time in nearly two decades. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://montanafreepress.org/2026/04/03/pages-devoted-to-climate-change-have-disappeared-from-key-yellowstone-national-park-guidebook/

2026-04-06 16:00:05 UTC

From early birds to emerging butterflies: UK shows signs of earliest spring on record.
Citizen science data reveals early flowering, nesting and insect activity as global heating accelerate seasonal change. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/04/birds-butterflies-britain-shows-signs-of-earliest-spring-on-record

2026-04-03 19:00:30 UTC

The U.S. EPA administration official leading an effort to loosen rules on methane pollution was an unnamed author of key industry arguments against those same rules just four years ago when he was an oil and gas lobbyist. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-epa-methane-deregulation-aaron-szabo-oil-gas-axpc

2026-04-03 17:00:31 UTC

Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals.
Texas power plant would emit 4.5m tons of carbon dioxide per year, more than that of the entire city of San Francisco. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/02/google-ai-datacenter

2026-04-02 21:00:12 UTC

Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push: ‘It makes sense’.
US states from California to Georgia are promoting induction stoves for climate, health and cost benefits. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/02/new-york-induction-stoves-climate-energy

2026-03-31 19:00:20 UTC

Donald Trump is revoking protections for endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico, purportedly to protect national security by expanding oil and gas industry operations.
If successful, the administration may kill off dozens of protected species – from Rice’s whales and whooping cranes to sea turtles. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/30/trump-protections-endangered-species-gulf-of-mexico

2026-03-30 22:00:05 UTC

Beavers Might Be Better At Fighting Climate Change Than We Are, New Research Reveals.
New research shows beaver dams in Switzerland and across Europe are creating carbon sinks that absorb greenhouse gases. The wetlands store up to 164 tons of carbon annually, potentially offsetting 2 percent of national emissions. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://weather.com/nature/wild-animals/news/2026-03-27-beavers-fight-climate-change-wetland-dams-carbon-sink

2026-03-30 21:00:21 UTC

Even moderate levels of warming can unleash extreme climate damage.
Some climate futures at 3.6°F (2°C) of warming may be harsher for drought, rain, and fire than average projections at 5.4°F (3°C) or even 7.2°F (4°C), according to a new study. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.earth.com/news/even-moderate-levels-of-warming-can-unleash-extreme-climate-damage/

2026-03-29 21:00:08 UTC

‘Suddenly energy independence feels practical’: Europeans are building mini solar farms at home. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/26/suddenly-energy-independence-feels-practical-europeans-are-building-mini-solar-farms-at-ho

2026-03-28 19:00:20 UTC

This week, the Trump administration announced that, after having lost every single court case over its attempt to halt East Coast offshore wind projects, it will now simply pay one of the companies roughly $1 billion to abandon ship. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://newrepublic.com/post/208250/trump-totalenergies-wind-bribing-energy-companies

2026-03-26 23:00:07 UTC

The highest cancer rate in the U.S. is Iowa -- it's linked to nitrate, pesticides, PFAS and radon, new report finds.
The new analysis combines science on environmental risk factors with the lived experiences of Iowans battling cancer. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://sentientmedia.org/iowas-high-cancer-rate-linked-to-nitrate-pesticides-pfas-and-radon/

2026-03-26 22:04:49 UTC

‘Science under attack’: Top climate scientist Kate Marvel explains why she resigned from NASA
Climate scientist Kate Marvel talked to Scientific American about her decision to leave NASA amid federal government turmoil and funding challenges. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/top-climate-scientist-kate-marvel-just-resigned-from-nasa-heres-why/

2026-03-26 15:00:10 UTC

As It Boosts Renewables, China Still Can’t Break Its Coal Addiction.
Despite being a renewables superpower, China continues to permit and build new coal-fired power plants at a rapid pace. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Globalwarming
https://e360.yale.edu/features/china-coal-five-year-plan

2026-03-24 21:00:21 UTC

Earth’s Greatest Underwater Migrations Are Disappearing.
From the Amazon to the Mekong, migratory freshwater fish underpin food security for millions, but over 300 species need urgent conservation intervention, warns a new UN report. #ClimateChange
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/24032026/migratory-freshwater-fish-disappearing/

2026-03-24 19:40:53 UTC

US public health groups urge firing of EPA boss Zeldin, saying he ‘brazenly betrayed’ agency.
Advocates say Lee Zeldin’s EPA has rolled back protections and cut staff and funding, putting health at risk. #ClimateChange
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/24/fire-epa-zeldin-public-health?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

2026-03-24 19:00:46 UTC

Climate-Fueled Wildfires and Dust Storms Drove Up Air Pollution Around the World Last Year.
A new report shows air pollution threatens the majority of the world’s population, while information gaps increase the risks. #ClimateChange
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/24032026/wildfires-dust-storms-air-pollution-risks/

2026-03-23 15:00:30 UTC

In the Fight to Defend the Amazon, This Indigenous Community’s Secret Weapon Is Science.
In the copper-rich mountains of southeastern Ecuador, Shuar people are combining ancestral knowledge and modern science to protect their forest from a Canadian mining giant. #ClimateChange
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/22032026/ecuador-amazon-indigenous-communitys-paraecologists/

2026-03-22 19:00:11 UTC

5 million tonnes of CO2 emitted in just 14 days of US war on Iran, analysis finds.
Exclusive: War in the Middle East is draining the global carbon budget faster than 84 countries combined. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/21/middle-east-iran-conflict-environment-climate

2026-03-20 21:00:27 UTC

For the Same Cost as Another Mideast War, We Could Make Oil Irrelevant.
The price tag for building enough renewables to power the grid is eerily close to America’s typical price tag for the kind of war it would take to fully secure the Strait of Hormuz. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #globalWarming
https://newrepublic.com/article/207946/iran-war-oil-hormuz-price-energy

2026-03-20 17:00:33 UTC

The AI boom has plunged a small Pennsylvania town into chaos.
Data centers will swallow 14 percent of Archbald, evict a trailer park, and border many residential properties. Who's to blame is a matter of fierce debate. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://grist.org/energy/the-ai-boom-has-plunged-a-small-pennsylvania-town-into-chaos/

2026-03-18 21:00:23 UTC

The Planet Is Overheating, But You Might Not Know It From the News.
Since 2021, global media coverage of climate change has dropped 38 percent. Blame wars, political chaos. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/18032026/the-planet-is-overheating-but-you-might-not-know-it-from-the-news/

2026-03-08 23:00:07 UTC

Global sea levels have been underestimated due to poor modelling, research suggests.
Analysis shows average levels are 30cm higher than thought, and up to 150cm in south-east Asia and Indo-Pacific. #ClimateChange
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/04/global-sea-levels-underestimated-poor-modelling-research

2026-03-08 21:00:17 UTC

Humanity is heating the planet faster than ever before, a study has found.
Climate breakdown is occurring more rapidly with the heating rate almost doubling, according to research that excludes the effect of natural factors behind the latest scorching temperatures. #ClimateChange
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/06/humanity-heating-planet-faster-than-ever-before-study-finds

2026-03-03 00:00:22 UTC

PFAS found in most Americans linked to rapid biological aging.
Common “forever chemicals” lurking in everyday products may be speeding up aging—particularly for men in midlife. #Climatechange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260226042449.htm

2026-02-28 22:00:11 UTC

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency released a draft for a new permit that would allow data centers across the state to release untreated wastewater and stormwater directly into rivers and streams.
The new permit would apply to water that circulates through all current or future data centers, regardless of location. #ClimateChange
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/ohio-epa-weighs-allowing-data-centers-to-release-wastewater-into-rivers/

2026-02-27 20:00:21 UTC

Judge sides with salmon against Trump administration in hydropower ruling.
Federal judge in Oregon rejects bid to overturn Biden-era agreement to protect endangered fish populations. #ClimateChange
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/26/salmon-dams-trump-admnistration-oregon-washington

2026-02-27 18:00:30 UTC

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits.
Governments around the country have sought damages totaling billions of dollars, arguing it’s necessary to help pay for rebuilding after wildfires, rising sea levels, and severe storms worsened by climate change. #ClimateChange
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/02/supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-from-oil-and-gas-companies-trying-to-block-climate-change-lawsuits/

2026-02-27 16:00:20 UTC

The E.U.’s Burgeoning Repair Movement Is Set to Get a Boost.
Europe’s new Right to Repair Directive will make it easier — and cheaper — for consumers to get their household goods fixed, rather than buy something new. Part of the E.U.’s Green Deal, the plan is expected to slash waste, promote recycling, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. #ClimateChange
https://e360.yale.edu/features/europe-repair-cafes

2026-02-26 00:00:04 UTC

As global temperatures rise, the very thing we turn to to keep ourselves cool could be a significant contributor to increased emissions and an even warmer planet. #ClimateChange
https://time.com/7381235/climate-change-air-conditioners/

2026-02-25 22:00:16 UTC

With the Ocean Included, the Social Cost of Carbon Doubles.
A new calculation includes ocean ecosystems when assessing the monetary impact of climate change. #ClimateChange
https://eos.org/articles/with-the-ocean-included-the-social-cost-of-carbon-doubles

2026-02-24 18:00:33 UTC

How a greening Arctic might be kick-starting a dangerous feedback loop.
New research finds that Arctic peatlands are expanding as the far north undergoes rapid changes. It's an ominous sign. #ClimateChange
https://grist.org/science/greening-arctic-peat-dangerous-feedback-loop/

2026-02-21 12:08:13 UTC

A new report from the United Nations warns humanity has entered an era that researchers call “water bankruptcy.” In many regions, yearly rainfall and river flows are no longer enough to meet demand. #climatechange
https://www.earth.com/news/un-declares-water-bankruptcy-era-as-major-rivers-and-aquifers-dry-up/