Seven states sue Trump administration over offshore wind project deal The states contend the deal will harm their states’ economies, energy grids and climate goals The Independent UK · Jun 2
Soybeans Fall on Tuesday, as Traders Look Past Weaker Ratings for Wetter Forecast Soybeans posted losses of as little as 4 cents in the deferreds, with nearbys own as much as 16 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 15 3/4 cents at $11.06 3/4. Soymeal futures were down 30 cents to $3.10 higher, with Soy Oil futures 5 to... Barchart · Jun 2
Trump Environmental Policy Threatens Colorado Elk Populations by Handing Thousands of Acres to Oil Drillers The federal government plans a massive land lease sale in Colorado, risking wildlife habitats and dark sky areas, driven by legislation prioritising fossil fuel extraction over conservation. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
The Coffee Crisis of May 2026: Why Your Morning Cup Is About 18.5% More Expensive Than Last Spring Your morning cup of coffee is officially more expensive than it was at this time last year across the nation. A combination of climate change affecting crops and high shipping costs has hit the coffee market very hard. These pressures have forced coffee companies to raise retail prices to cover… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jun 1
HEALTH ALERT: Los Angeles Families Are Rebuilding Homes on Toxic Soil — And Federal Agencies Stopped Testing Before They Finished the Job Seventeen months after the Palisades and Eaton wildfires consumed more than 16,000 structures across Los Angeles County in January 2025 — incinerating homes, vehicles, electronics, solar panels, and decades' worth of synthetic materials — families are returning to their properties and rebuilding. Medical Daily · Jun 1
HEALTH ALERT: Chicago Ozone Crisis Enters a New Phase — Air Pollution Action Days Are Coming Earlier, Hitting Harder, and Exposing 9.4 Million Residents to Lung Damage The greater Chicago metropolitan area was placed under an Air Quality Alert this week as the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air Pollution Action Day, warning that ground-level ozone had reached concentrations classified as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" — and was forecast to worsen into Wednesday. Medical Daily · Jun 1
4 ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind Changes in weather can have a range of subtle physical and mental impacts. The Independent UK · Jun 1
Wildfires devastating richer areas but fewer hectares burned globally – study ‘Megafires’ in California, Canada, South Korea and Europe in 2025, but changes to farming slowed spread in parts of Africa The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
Is Europe's heatwave bad news for renewables? Surge in solar turns power prices negative Soaring temperatures can actually hinder some kinds of renewable energy output, even sun-absorbing solar. Euronews · Jun 1
Australia’s spent billions on renewable gases, with little to show. This is how to do it properly Australia’s biggest industrial gas users pump out about 5% of our greenhouse gas emissions. To have any chance of reaching our emissions targets, Australia need to reduce its heavy reliance on fossil gas. The Conversation · Jun 1
Astrophotography in June 2026: get your camera ready to photograph the moon and the stars this month Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month Digital Camera World · May 31
‘Big change’ in weather as thunderstorms and downpours forecast after heatwave Heavy rain was expected to cross the whole country on Monday, the Met Office said. Evening Standard · May 31
Texas Families Are Paying More to Stay Cool This Year: How Utility Costs Are Reshaping Summer Budgets Summer in Texas does not whisper—it roars in with triple-digit heat, blazing sun, and air conditioners running nonstop from sunrise to midnight. This year, that familiar heat comes with an even sharper edge: rising electricity bills that hit household budgets harder than many families expected. Utility companies across the state… The Free Financial Advisor · May 30
Invasive Species Alien To The West Coast Is Growing At 'Terrifying Speed', Costing Millions To Eradicate Golden mussels are rapidly spreading along the US West Coast, threatening infrastructure and ecosystems. Emergency measures and costly eradication efforts are underway to contain the invasive species. International Business Times UK · May 31
AAP · May 30 'Once in every five years' storm batters coastline A 'once-in-every-five-years' storm is wreaking havoc as thousands are left without power as residents brace for rarely experienced widespread damaging winds.
The Guardian - US · May 30 US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn The virtually indestructible Pfas waste puts largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates say
AAP · May 30 California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday
The Independent UK · May 29 Sudden Slashes To Solar Incentives Make It Harder To Go Green Larry Veray's plan to bring solar energy to his townhome complex without extra cost to residents fell apart when Hawaii lawmakers decided to cap the state’s solar energy tax credit program at $40 million
Capital & Main · May 29 Feds to Open Tens of Thousands of Acres of Colorado Wilderness to Oil Drilling Wildlife habitat, endangered animals and recreation could all be at risk in state's biggest public land sale in modern history.
Medical Daily · May 29 LA Drinking Water Tests Positive for Lead, Cancer-Linked Chemicals — City Council Demands Emergency Investigation In an unanimous 10-0 vote, the Los Angeles City Council has demanded an immediate investigation by the Department of Water and Power and the city's Housing Authority after samples of drinking water in the Watts neighborhood were found to contain elevated levels of lead.
Euronews · May 29 Four EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon market pressure on industry Estonia, France, Germany and Spain support the Emissions Trading System, the EU’s major climate policy tool, but want clearer, simpler and possibly more flexible rules to protect industrial competitiveness, according to a document seen by Euronews.
Medical Daily · May 29 Chicago Issues Air Pollution Alert as Unhealthy Ozone Threatens 9.4 Million Residents The greater Chicago metropolitan area is under an active Air Quality Alert this week after the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air Pollution Action Day, warning that ground-level ozone has reached concentrations categorized as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."
The Guardian - US · May 29 Solar energy helps US farms stay afloat – but Republicans’ bill could change that Installing solar panels to offset electricity costs helps farms during financial strain. But the House version of the farm bill would limit their use
The Independent UK · May 29 Why does it rain every darn weekend? IN FOCUS: The Memorial Day holiday stretch was the wettest Vermont’s city of Burlington had seen in over 100 years as many other areas also experienced a near-total washout. Julia Musto asks experts if this will be the new summer norm
The Conversation · May 29 Dealing with the heat This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.