Sam's News — climate-change — 2026-09-25¶
Climate¶
7 El Niño phenomenon breaking temperature records worldwide¶
A powerful El Niño phenomenon is setting global temperature records and triggering heat-related deaths. One study projects as many as 451,000 heat-related deaths worldwide by February, prompting California to declare a statewide emergency. Scientists view the event as a warning about continued warming from fossil fuels.
- One study projects up to 451,000 heat-related deaths worldwide by February
- Described as 'super' or 'Godzilla' El Niño—one of the strongest on record
- California declared statewide state of emergency
- Occurs irregularly every two to seven years
Sources: Grist AI Web Searched
7 The president of the United States dismantles climate policy, but energy transition reduces emissions anyway¶
The article references the president of the United States rolling back climate regulations, though specific recent policy actions and substantiated national emissions data are not provided in the source material.
- Oil and gas industry lobbying to weaken federal methane reporting requirements under EPA review
- Revised methodology could show reported methane emissions 4–10 times higher
- New York State extended 2030 emissions reduction deadline by a decade in June 2026
Sources: DeSmog AI Web Searched, Grist AI Web Searched, The Washington Post Web Search
6 Germany building archive facility in Hamburg for U.S. climate data preservation¶
German technicians are preparing a facility in Hamburg to store and preserve U.S. climate data, including hardware installation in a modern five-story building.
Sources: Inside Climate News RSS
6 Experts call fossil fuel subsidies 'worst energy policy in the world'¶
Researchers published an editorial in Science arguing that government consumer fossil fuel subsidies are economically and environmentally counterproductive.
Sources: Mongabay RSS
6 Mondelēz lobbied to weaken EU deforestation enforcement, report finds¶
Analysis reveals that chocolate and confectionery conglomerate Mondelēz International engaged in extensive lobbying to delay and weaken enforcement of the European Union Deforestation Regulation.
Sources: Mongabay RSS
6 English farmers face uncertainty as sustainable farming incentive funding depletes within hours¶
England's sustainable farming incentive program ran out of funding within six hours of opening applications, leaving farmers without support for environmental initiatives.
Sources: The Guardian — Climate Crisis RSS
5 Prediction markets focus on climate crisis and extreme weather outcomes¶
Prediction markets are increasingly being used to forecast climate impacts and extreme weather events, raising questions about the ethics of betting on environmental disasters.
Sources: The Guardian — Climate Crisis RSS
5 Grassroots climate film transforms anxiety into collective action¶
The People's Emergency Briefing shares a documentary that converts climate anxiety into community-driven action and hope.
Sources: The Guardian — Climate Crisis RSS
Energy¶
5.5 Indian Point Energy Center's future uncertain amid New York congressional race¶
The future of New York's Indian Point Energy Center remains contested as an environmental issue in a fiercely fought congressional race.
Sources: Inside Climate News RSS
Environment¶
5 Plastic and Rubber Litter Found in Deep-Sea Canyon Off Argentina¶
A plastic bag and other plastic and rubber waste were discovered in a remote submarine canyon off Argentina's coast, indicating deep-sea pollution.
Sources: Mongabay RSS