An image of a wind farm with the text, “Germany announces plans to provide more than $9 billion to accelerate wind energy and electric vehicle adoption.”
Germany has unveiled a plan to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, aiming to cut emissions by 65% compared to 1990 levels. The more than $9 billion initiative aims to expand onshore wind turbine capacity and boost EV sales. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
The French company TotalEnergies' offshore wind projects were canceled last year by the Trump administration. A court ruled this illegal. Now, the government is going to pay the company back, but only if it invests in oil and gas.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/c...
image of a blue and white bus on the street with the text: “Australia is being urged to switch to electric buses amid rising fuel costs and reliance on imported fuels.”
As of 2025, Australia’s bus fleet is ~99% diesel and just 1% electric. Some regions like Canberra and Sydney are targeting a full transition by 2040 as pressure to shift grows.
The U.S. Forest Service, which oversees more than 193 million acres of public land, announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Utah and close 75% of its research centers. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/c...
An image of a factory with the text, “The UK announces plans to restart domestic production of biogenic carbon dioxide amid rising gas prices.”
The UK plans to provide 100 million pounds to restart the production of biogenic carbon dioxide in northeast England. This move responds to disruptions in European fertilizer production caused by rising gas prices. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
An image capture of the NYC Statue of Liberty on a cool toned evening, with an opaque cool blue colored rectangular text box and a cool blue color text overlay that reads: “The United States is the largest historical fossil fuel user, responsible for over $10 trillion in global climate damage since 1990.”
A new study published in Nature links national emissions to economic losses from rising temperatures, estimating trillions in global damages over recent decades, with about 25% occurring within the United States. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
An image of a power plant by the sea, with a rectangular deep blue opaque text box and white text overlay that reads: “New Jersey courts are weighing how far the state can go in limiting pollution in vulnerable communities under its environmental justice law.” Besides the image and the text, in the top right corner lies the YPCCC logo, which is circular, with a hollow center, and a band of 5 colors.
In a lawsuit brought by the Ironbound Community Corporation, New Jersey courts are considering whether a proposed power plant can move forward under the state’s 2020 environmental justice law. insideclimatenews.org/news/1803202...
Most Americans are worried about climate change, but they aren’t talking about it. A new interview with the Natural History Museum of Utah shows how museums can change that by turning climate science into hopeful conversations. climatecommunication.yale.edu/news-events/...
Primary season is well underway in the United States - today, we have a data-driven roundup of our most recent and relevant climate opinion research on how climate attitudes could influence the elections:
Image of a wind farm with the overlay, “Over the next decade, India expects solar energy capacity to quadruple and wind energy capacity to triple.
India’s National Generation Adequacy Plan projects a reduction in coal dependence as renewable energy expands by 2035-36. The report expects solar capacity to quadruple, while wind and nuclear capacity will triple and large hydro will double. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
The Colorado River supplies water to about 40 million people and sustains a large share of U.S. agriculture. However, reduced snowpack has left the river underfed, increasing the likelihood of major water cutbacks this summer.
insideclimatenews.org/news/2303202...
A blurred image of a lone polar bear with its head down in a rocky terrain with a rectangular white opaque colored textbox and a navy blue text overlay that reads: “The “sea bear” is losing the sea. As Arctic ice disappears, polar bears are taking greater risks to find food, including confronting walrus herds.” Besides the image and the text, in the top right corner lies the YPCCC logo, which is circular, with a hollow center, and a band of 5 colors.
What once looked like a dramatic Planet Earth moment was actually a warning. Polar bears hunting walruses isn’t normal behavior, it’s what happens when their usual hunting grounds disappear.www.bbc.com/future/artic...
An image of a field with the overlay, “Brazilian city Passo Fundo is set to deploy feedstock-based biofuel designed to replace diesel.”
Passo Fundo in Brazil is deploying BeVant, a drop-in biofuel designed to replace diesel, for its municipal fleet. Developed by Be8, the fuel is made from feedstock including soy, animal fat, and used oils. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
An image of a green tree frog perch on a branch with a rectangular opaque green colored text box, with a mint green colored text overlay that reads: “Gradual shifts in climate can be hard to notice in everyday life, which makes long-term data important for understanding change.”
The “boiling frog” metaphor suggests that gradual change can be hard to notice in real time. Researchers are studying whether clear signals, such as whether a lake freezes, can help people better recognize long-term climate trends. www.sciencenews.org/article/clim...
A new $5 billion drilling project off Louisiana’s coast could produce billions of gallons of oil by the end of the decade. Officials are set to meet later this month to consider exempting the Gulf from the Endangered Species Act. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/c...
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A photo of a lighthouse in Portland, Maine, with text that states, “Monitoring near petroleum storage tanks in South Portland, Maine, detected benzene levels above state limits.”
Air monitoring near petroleum storage tanks in South Portland detected benzene, a known carcinogen, above the state limit at some sites, while surveys from YPCCC show that 80% of Americans worry that air pollution could harm their local area.
Sources: Inside Climate News, YPCCC, Canva
An image of emissions from a tower with the text, “Eight EU countries have urged the European Commission not to dismantle the emissions trading system amidst surging energy prices.”
Amid surging energy prices, several countries have called on the European Commission to suspend the emissions trading system (ETS), which makes companies pay for their emissions, but eight EU member states have pushed back. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Across the Rockies and the West Coast, this winter has been among the driest on record, and now heat waves are melting what little snow remains ahead of the typical spring thaw. insideclimatenews.org/news/1303202...
An image capture of the shore of a beach with small canoes docked and a swarm of wicker baskets filled with fish. A rectangular opaque cyan colored text box with a white text overlay that reads: “Rising ocean temperatures worldwide are projected to reduce global fishing yields by about 20%, threatening food security in communities that rely heavily on seafood.”
Recent research published in Science warns that fish are adapting to warming waters by maturing earlier and at smaller sizes, which reduces the overall amount of fish available for harvest. insideclimatenews.org/news/1203202...
An image of a forest with the text, “Investors are shifting to India for its scale, stronger returns, and improved ESG standards.”
India is emerging as a preferred destination for global ESG-focused investors, with rising incomes and mounting environmental pressures driving investment into climate sectors such as solar. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
A photo of a walkway of trees with text that states, “Scientists are studying whether moving tree species to future-suitable climates can help forests adapt to warming temperatures.”
Scientists are studying assisted migration, planting trees in areas expected to match their future climate, as forests face warming conditions. Surveys from YPCCC show that 69% of Americans think global warming will harm plant and animal species.
Sources: insideclimatenews.org/news/0103202... Canva
An image of a walled pile of snow with a centered opaque deep blue colored rectangular text box and a cool blue colored text overlay that reads: “Toronto’s giant snow piles aren’t just melting. They’re releasing a toxic mix of road salt and pollution into the environment.”
Snow cleared from city streets is often transported to large snow dumps containing road salt, oil, antifreeze and other debris. As the snow melts, runoff can enter nearby rivers and groundwater.www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
The EPA’s workforce was reduced by roughly 4,000 in the last year, a 24% decrease and more than double the average cuts across the federal government. This is likely affecting the agency’s ability to enforce regulations. insideclimatenews.org/news/0603202...
A photo of a dairy farm with text that states, “California regulators consider new rules to reduce pollution from dairy operations."
California regulators are considering new rules to address dairy waste pollution that can contaminate groundwater; surveys from YPCCC show 79% of Americans worry their local area could be harmed by water pollution.
Sources: insideclimatenews.org/news/1203202...
Climate change affects everyone, but not equally. Learn how frontline communities across the country feel about local extreme weather threats and global warming in our latest publication. Thanks to our partners at @weact4ej.bsky.social.
An image of fruit with the text, “El Niño has destroyed more than 14,000 acres of fruit crops in Peru and is expected to cause up to $85 million in losses across agriculture, trade, and manufacturing.”
El Niño has brought heavy rainfall to Peru, prompting a state of emergency in 14 regions after damage to transportation infrastructure and essential services. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Flooding is common in Kenya at this time of year during the “long rains” season. Although these storms arrived earlier than usual, they delivered more than a month’s worth of rainfall in just 24 hours, following an already severe drought.
insideclimatenews.org/news/1003202...
An image of an oil spill on the beach with the text, “Oil spills on the beaches of Veracruz, Mexico, have disrupted the livelihoods of residents and impacted the local tourism industry.”
Oil on the beaches of Veracruz, Mexico, may contaminate the lagoons where residents farm fish and shrimp. Furthermore, the spills have impacted tourism in the region. Although the cause remains unknown, state oil company Pemex has denied responsibility. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
A picture of a pile of collected plastic collected with a grey opaque text box and a teal text overlay that reads: “Addressing plastic pollution requires attention to both consumer behavior and the expanding production of plastics by fossil fuel companies.”
As demand for fuels shifts, many oil and gas companies are investing heavily in plastics, driving a surge in production that recycling systems cannot keep up with. This rapid growth means that even as consumers try to reduce waste, the overall volume of plastic entering the market continues to rise.
An image of a swamp with the text, “Lakes in the Democratic Republic of Congo are releasing carbon that had been stored for more than 3,000 years, creating a leak in the region’s carbon reservoir.”
Researchers have found that up to 40% of emissions from Lake Mai Ndombe and Lake Tumba in the Congo come from ancient peat deposits, suggesting that this long-stored carbon reservoir is beginning to leak and could threaten climate stability. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...