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In the aftermath of the unfortunate and deadly floods that overtook Himalayan communities in Nepal, researchers have revealed that regions like these are evidently the site of a massive boom in construction. nytimes.com/2026/10/08/clima…
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As agricultural burning season approaches in the Amazon, drought and extreme heat are increasing wildfire risks and threatening the forest’s ability to store carbon. These risks reflect broader public concerns, with YPCCC data showing that 62% of Americans believe global warming
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California’s 840-mile coastline has 125 marine protected areas. In 2023, the state opened a petition process to consider changes to these protections, including proposals from tribal nations seeking recognition of cultural and subsistence practices. The California Fish and Game C
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Europe is up against the challenge of adaptation as it navigates managing the lasting impact of the 2026 European summer heatwave. The hottest on record since the 1950s. insideclimatenews.org/news/0…
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Powered by wind and solar energy, the vessel will collect data on carbon emissions and how carbon is stored in the region. That research could help scientists better understand how our changing climate is affecting these important carbon sinks. theguardian.com/environment/… ,
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Germany’s Climate Computing Center is preparing to store 5 petabytes of U.S. climate data. That’s equivalent to roughly 1 billion high-resolution images. This move will help preserve U.S. climate datasets amid growing questions about their long-term availability.
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Gray whale populations along the Pacific coast of North America are declining, while climate change continues to affect their habitat and their status under the Endangered Species Act is being reconsidered.theguardian.com/environment/…
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After 2019 closure of a major oil refinery, and the 31% decline in greenhouse gas emission, City budget deliberations this year are challenging the proactivity of Philly’s climate strategy. insideclimatenews.org/news/0…
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According to NOAA, the average temperature across the contiguous U.S. reached 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit, making it warmer than any previous month in the record dating back to 1895.ncei.noaa.gov/news/national-…
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Hawaii faced two tropical threats within a week in mid-August as El Niño warmed nearby waters, giving storms more heat and moisture to strengthen. Hawaii typically sees one tropical cyclone within 300 nautical miles each season, but two approached in August.
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Global investments in clean energy technologies fell by 17% to $770 billion in early 2026, driven primarily by a slowdown in clean tech manufacturing investment in China, despite stable or expanding investments in the US, Europe, and India. reuters.com/business/energy/…
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The Amazon sends around 20 billion tons of moisture into the air each day,creating vast “flying rivers”that help sustain rainfall for hundreds of millions of people across South America.Scientists warn that this system could be pushed toward collapse if deforestation exceeds 25%.
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India plans to require two hours of battery storage equivalent to ​at least 10% of capacity for all new ​solar and wind projects commissioned from July 2027 onwards. Starting in July 2029, the requirement is expected to double to four hours of storage. reuters.com/business/india-p…
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Indonesia has launched 14 new solar power projects totaling 5.3 GW, advancing a national strategy to install 100 GW of solar by 2029. The plan seeks to curb fossil fuel reliance by replacing diesel-based plants with renewable energy. reuters.com/business/energy/…
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Historically, air pollution permits are catalogued and reported to the EPA, allowing citizens to see pollution impacts and make public comments before permits are approved. However, the EPA wants to change this for data centers and new gas power plants. nytimes.com/2026/08/25/clima…
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NEW RESEARCH: The Six Americas of Global Warming framework has helped us identify six distinct segments of American opinion on climate change. Our latest report shows how social media habits differ across all six: climatecommunication.yale.ed…
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Malaysia has extended its National Energy Efficiency Action Plan through 2035, targeting $21.5 billion in savings and an 11.6% reduction in energy demand. Previously, the policy saved more than 60,000 gigawatt-hours of electricity between 2016 and 2025. reuters.com/business/energy/…
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A glacier collapse on the Nepal-China border has killed hundreds and left thousands missing, after a section of ice nearly 2000 feet wide broke away from a Himalayan mountain.The resulting flood moved downhill at speeds of up to 120 miles/h, damaging villages, bridges ...
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Data centers are increasingly unpopular, and YPCCC’s data shows how support varies among voters with different views on climate change. Only 15% of American voters “strongly” or “somewhat” support building a data center in their local area. climatecommunication.yale.ed…
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Miami tied its all-time high of 100°F in August. The city now has 44 more above-normal summer days than it did in the 1970s, and its annual number of dangerous humid heat days has jumped from 50 to 117.
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