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Argentina’s Senate voted 40–31 to reform the 2010 glacier protection law. While the Milei administration says the change will unlock mining investment, environmental groups warn that weakening the protections could worsen water shortages. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
India received less than 78% of its normal rainfall in February and experienced above-average temperatures, threatening winter crops like wheat and rapeseed. www.reuters.com/business/env...
"Art has superpowers for civic action, and specifically for climate action. When people are in the presence of art, either consciously or unconsciously, their entire mindset is opened up to new information and a new sense of possibility." climatecommunication.yale.edu/news-events/...
The Trump administration offered drilling rights for more than one million acres off Alaska’s coast in an effort to increase government revenue and unlock new oil resources. However, no companies submitted bids, resulting in an empty auction. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/c...
Germany reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1.5% in 2025. While solar power generation overtook natural gas and coal for the first time, rising emissions in the buildings and transport sectors due to higher heating and fuel demand slowed progress. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Flowering schedules in tropical regions have shifted by nearly two days per decade due to climate change. As a result, blooming periods are either delayed or accelerated, disrupting the precise timing of ecological interactions that sustain these ecosystems. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Deadly avalanches are raising concern across northern California, as experts point to unusual and volatile weather patterns that may have contributed to unstable snow conditions. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The settlement by Vanguard, an asset management firm, signifies a shift away from environmentally conscious investing. The company denies any wrongdoing, including favoring certain forms of energy investment. www.ft.com/content/b619...
A new report from the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts confirms the state has warmed 3°F since the 1950s. Winters are shorter and wetter. Heavy rain is increasing. Extreme heat days are projected to triple by mid-century. Since 1980, climate disasters have cost Wisconsin over $1 billio
The legislation would make sales tax exceptions for data centers contingent on facilities using clean energy. However, other lawmakers in the state have proposed removing the tax exemption altogether, as the state aims to increase tax revenue. insideclimatenews.org/news/2302202...
A high-profile climate case unfolding in Paris may push one of France’s largest oil companies to strengthen emission controls and address broader public harm. insideclimatenews.org/news/1902202...
New research shows snowstorms in New Jersey can worsen flooding risks, and with 64% of Americans saying global warming is already affecting U.S. weather, the line between winter storms and climate impacts is getting harder to ignore.
Sources: Inside Climate News, YPCCC, Canva
As New York City works to cut emissions, continued investments in natural gas could deepen long-term reliance on fossil fuels, even as 59% of Americans say they feel personally responsible for helping reduce global warming.
Sources: insideclimatenews.org/news/2302202..., YPCCC
Lawsuits are challenging plans to expand oil drilling in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. Meanwhile, 59% of Americans say they feel personally responsible for helping reduce global warming, according to YPCCC’s Fall 2025 study.
Sources: Inside Climate News, YPCCC, Canva
A proposed Ohio bill may curb renewable development by redefining “reliable” energy in ways that exclude most wind and solar. YPCCC polling shows that 63% of Ohio residents support transitioning the U.S. economy from fossil fuels to renewable energy. insideclimatenews.org/news/1902202...
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How prepared are you and your household for extreme weather events? Our latest analysis compares individual preparedness and institutional readiness across 68 countries and territories. Read more: climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications...
While rolling back climate regulations, the Trump administration says this is what the American people want. Yet, YPCCC’s own research shows that a majority of Americans think global warming is happening and that it is making extreme weather worse. climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications...
A new report examines how ranavirus outbreaks affecting amphibians in New Jersey could become more frequent with rising temperatures, as 69% of Americans believe global warming will harm plant and animal species.
Sources: insideclimatenews.org/news/1702202..., YPCCC, Canva
After ratification by more than 80 countries, the U.N.’s biodiversity treaty has formally come into effect. The agreement seeks to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030 by establishing marine protected areas in previously unregulated international waters. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
When discussing climate change, understanding your audience is key. For more effective outreach, YPCCC developed the Six Americas Super Short Survey (SASSY), a tool that helps climate scientists tailor their communication and better connect with different groups.
China’s 2020 ten-year commercial fishing ban on the Yangtze River has already led to a doubling of fish biomass, along with the gradual return of several endangered species. insideclimatenews.org/news/1202202...
With AI, cloud computing, and digital services driving unprecedented demand, the rapid growth of data centers is reshaping America’s energy landscape and straining power grids nationwide. insideclimatenews.org/news/1202202...
Scientists warn that Earth is warming faster than at any time in the past millions of years. 47% say they have personally experienced its effects, underscoring how climate change is increasingly being felt.
(Sources: Inside Climate News & YPCCC)
The latest edition of our Six Americas segmentation is out today! We find that the group of people Alarmed about climate change have grown more than any other audience since 2015. Read more:
Human-caused climate change, which has likely increased the intensity of extreme rainfall by 40% compared to pre-industrial times, along with the cyclical La Niña, has led to catastrophic flooding in southern Africa, killing 200 and affecting thousands. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
As climate disasters drive insurance costs higher, lawmakers in California, Hawaii, and New York are considering new legal tools to hold fossil fuel companies financially responsible. Supporters say polluters should help cover soaring premiums linked to climate-fueled fires, floods, and storms.
Malaysia, a top destination for illegal waste imports, has classified electronic waste imports as “absolute prohibition” effective immediately. The move follows a probe into corruption related to e-waste management within the environment department. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
North Carolina’s removal of limits on 1,4-dioxane discharges has renewed concerns about toxic water pollution, and 79% of Americans within a YPCCC study say they are worried their local area could be harmed by water pollution or related impacts.
(Sources: Inside Climate News & YPCCC)