Climate Change

Court Hands Trump New Power Over Independent Agencies Overseeing Energy

"A nearly century-old precedent that has been in conservatives’ cross-hairs for years met its demise Monday, when the Supreme Court ruled to limit the independence of agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission."

Source: E&E News, 07/01/2026

Zombie Fires Are Taking Over the North

"Zombie fires are not a new phenomenon, but researchers in Alaska and the Northwest Territories of Canada have found that with hotter summers and blazing wildfires, fire has the potential to lie dormant in dry undergrowth, even under snow. When the next summer rolls around, with dry conditions, those fires can reemerge."

Source: Sierra, 06/30/2026

Tribes Join to Secure Rights to Colorado Water, but 4 States Stall Deal

"A deal to bring Colorado River water to Native American communities in northern Arizona, where a third of homes lack running water, is being blocked by neighboring states, caught up in a broader battle over how to divide the dwindling river."

Source: ProPublica/KJZZ, 06/30/2026

Offshore Oil and Gas Rush Threatens Whale Corridors and Coral Reefs

"Global plans to drill and expand fossil fuel projects overlap with marine protected areas and important fishing grounds, a new report finds."

Source: Inside Climate News, 06/30/2026

Trump Ends $129 Million Carolina Wind Project As Cancellations Mount

"The Trump administration is canceling a lease held by Duke Energy Corp. off the coast of North Carolina as it expands its campaign to block new offshore wind developments."

Source: Bloomberg, 06/30/2026

Stalled US Permits Threaten $121 Billion In Wind And Solar Investment

"Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of ​investment at risk and slowing development of wind, solar and storage ‌capacity needed to meet rising power demand, according to a report published on Monday."

Source: Reuters, 06/30/2026

Heat Wave And High Humidity Will Blast Much Of Eastern US This Week

"A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the central and eastern United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that’s arriving with it."

Source: AP, 06/30/2026

Powassan Virus: Rare Tick-Borne Disease Is On The Rise In The U.S.

"Cases of Powassan virus disease in New Jersey and New Hampshire have made national headlines in recent months because of the potential severity of the symptoms, which can include neurological problems such as memory loss, difficulty speaking and seizures. "

Source: Washington Post, 06/29/2026

Covering the Impact of Climate Change Without Mentioning Climate Change

"Severe weather has gripped the globe this week, with record-shattering, deadly heat in Western Europe. In the US, heat, wind and drought conditions fueled wildfires in the Southwest, while heavy thunderstorms, wind and floods caused destruction in eastern and central states. ... Yet on the evening of Tuesday, June 23, despite leading their shows with severe weather headlines, nightly news shows on NBC, ABC and CBS failed to mention climate even in passing."

Source: FAIR, 06/29/2026

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