Extreme Weather

• Oct 30, 2026 Permafrost Slides Reveal a New Pathway for Arctic Carbon Release Two vast slides in Canada’s Northwest Territories show how wildfire and thawing permafrost can trigger sudden ground collapse, with emissions still unknown.
• Oct 29, 2026 Montana Oil Pipeline Offers Rural Payments but Raises Water and Emissions Questions A proposed tar sands pipeline could bring land payments and local revenue to eastern Montana, with unresolved questions about spills, water and fuel prices.
• Oct 28, 2026 Newsrooms Expand Coverage of Industrial Agriculture’s Health and Water Impacts Regional and national outlets are tracking farm pollution, health risks and food system costs as public attention grows across the Midwest.
• Oct 28, 2026 Hurricane Helene Recovery Remains Unfinished in Western North Carolina Two years after Helene, billions in recovery needs remain unmet, and residents’ frustration is clear. Its effect on local races is harder to measure.
• Oct 26, 2026 Puerto Rico Apartment Building Uses Solar and Batteries for Three Independent Power Systems A Bayamón apartment building pairs rooftop solar with battery storage to serve two homes, parking gates and shared lighting during frequent outages.
• Oct 24, 2026 Black Voters Link Climate Action to Energy Costs and Community Benefits A seven-state survey finds strong support for cleaner air and climate action, alongside doubts that data center growth will lower household costs.
• Oct 06, 2026 Climate Litigation Reaches More Industries and Corporate Decisions A 2026 report tracks climate cases in 62 countries, with companies facing claims tied to emissions, transition plans, physical risks and environmental claims.