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  • Scorching Heatwave Grips Central and Eastern US, Renewable Energy Surges, but Climate Transparency Concerns Persist

    Scorching Heatwave Grips Central and Eastern US, Renewable Energy Surges, but Climate Transparency Concerns Persist
    Jul 12 2025
    A historic heatwave swept across much of the central and eastern United States in late June, impacting more than one hundred million people across over seven hundred counties. The National Centers for Environmental Information reports that this record-setting event brought extreme temperatures from June twenty second to June twenty fifth, making it one of the most significant summer climate incidents in recent years. The heat affected areas from the Midwest to the East Coast and was accompanied by persistent dry conditions in the Northwest, while the central and southern regions experienced wetter than average weather. Looking ahead, the entire contiguous United States is expected to face above average temperatures throughout July, with the Mountain West, southern Texas, parts of the Great Lakes, and the Northeast at the highest risk for continued heat. Drought is likely to persist across much of the western United States, with some expansion in the Northwest, but improvement is predicted for southeastern Arizona, southern New Mexico, and far West Texas due to increased rainfall. The National Interagency Fire Center has also projected above normal risk for significant wildland fires in the Northwest, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico as summer progresses.

    Meanwhile, the United States continues to make progress in clean energy. The League of Conservation Voters highlights that, for the first time in history, renewable energy supplied more than half of the country’s electricity in March. Clean energy accounted for fifty one percent of electricity generated, surpassing fossil fuels, despite political efforts to roll back climate-focused regulations. This milestone underscores the resilience and momentum of the clean energy transition, even in the face of changing federal priorities.

    However, there have been setbacks for climate transparency. The Los Angeles Times reports that the Trump administration recently shut down the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s website, which had provided public access to congressionally-mandated climate reports and data. Scientists and advocates warn that this action will make it harder for the public and policymakers to access vital information needed to understand and respond to climate risks, such as droughts, floods, and extreme heat events.

    Internationally, attention is turning toward the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, where leaders will address global climate action. The World Health Organization is also hosting a Global Conference on Climate and Health later this month in Brasília, emphasizing the urgency of integrating health into the core of climate decision-making. These international efforts highlight a growing recognition of how interconnected climate, health, and policy challenges are worldwide, a trend mirrored in the United States as communities grapple with increasingly extreme weather and continue the shift toward cleaner energy sources.

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  • Scorching Summers, Mounting Concerns: Tackling Climate Change Across the U.S. and Beyond

    Scorching Summers, Mounting Concerns: Tackling Climate Change Across the U.S. and Beyond
    Jul 9 2025
    Across the United States, climate change remains at the forefront of public concern as the summer of twenty twenty five shapes up to be one of the hottest on record. WeatherNation reports that July temperatures are projected to be above normal across the entire contiguous United States, with particularly intense heat likely in the Mountain West, southern Texas, the Great Lakes, and the Northeast. Drought is expected to persist across much of the western United States, with additional dry conditions anticipated in the Northwest, while the interior East could see wetter than average conditions this month. Areas such as southeastern Arizona, southern New Mexico, and far West Texas may experience some relief from drought due to above average rainfall. The risk of significant wildland fires is rated above normal for July across the Northwest, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, further elevating concerns about property damage and air quality.

    On the policy front, the US Environmental Protection Agency recently submitted a draft proposal to the White House that would roll back the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which currently recognizes greenhouse gas emissions as a threat to human health and safety. If enacted, this move would weaken federal protections against climate pollution, sparking significant criticism from environmental advocates who argue that it would further expose vulnerable communities to the costly impacts of extreme heat and pollution. The League of Conservation Voters has highlighted that Congressional Republicans passed new legislation seen as harmful to the environment and clean energy progress, potentially making it more difficult for states and localities to tackle emissions.

    Despite federal setbacks, many states are pushing ahead with their own climate initiatives. In Oregon, lawmakers passed a bill that imposes stricter requirements on large energy users such as data centers and cryptocurrency operations to ensure that industrial polluters pay their share of rising energy costs. Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a four hundred thirty million dollar relief package to help residents deal with higher electricity bills driven by surging summer demand and persistent heatwaves. These state-level measures reflect a growing recognition that adaptation and mitigation efforts are needed to deal with immediate climate risks as well as long-term challenges.

    Globally, climate change remains a central issue with the upcoming COP30 climate summit scheduled for November in Belém, Brazil, where world leaders are expected to advance discussions on emission targets and climate finance. Additionally, recent conferences in Asia and Europe show a shift towards local and regional action as international frameworks struggle to keep pace with the accelerating impacts of climate change. The Global Climate and Health Summit in London later this month will also focus on solutions to safeguard health in a warming world, highlighting the interconnectedness of climate, policy, and public health on a global scale.

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  • Battling Climate Change: The Polarizing Landscape of Extreme Weather, Policy Shifts, and Global Responses

    Battling Climate Change: The Polarizing Landscape of Extreme Weather, Policy Shifts, and Global Responses
    Jul 7 2025
    In the United States, climate change remains a highly visible and polarizing topic, with new developments emerging over the past week that reflect both political divisions and ongoing environmental concerns. According to a recent USA Today and Ipsos poll, nearly sixty percent of Americans expect extreme weather events such as heat waves, wildfires, or hurricanes to become more frequent in the near future. The poll also highlights a strong partisan divide, with eighty-four percent of Democrats and only thirty-eight percent of Republicans agreeing that such events will increase. While thirty percent of Americans report personally experiencing an extreme weather event in the past month, this figure is down from forty-nine percent two years ago. Still, more than half of respondents believe that humans could slow climate change but lack the collective willpower to do so, while one in five feel it is too late to stop the trend. Despite these concerns, only seventeen percent believe they will have difficulty remaining in their current homes because of climate change.

    Political actions are shaping the national response. The Environmental Protection Agency recently submitted a draft proposal to the White House aimed at rolling back the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a key ruling that has underpinned U.S. efforts to regulate greenhouse gases as a threat to human health. Environmental advocates warn that weakening this rule would reduce protections against climate pollution and provide advantages to polluting industries. At the same time, Congress has advanced legislation dubbed by environmental groups as the “worst bill for our environment ever,” which they argue would cut clean energy jobs and raise utility costs. Critics say these moves come at a particularly damaging time, as Americans are feeling the costly impacts of climate-driven extreme weather.

    Additionally, on the first of July, the Trump administration shut down a federal climate change website maintained by the U.S. Global Change Research Program. This site made available government reports mandated by Congress, offering scientific assessments of the threats posed by climate change across the country. The move drew harsh criticism from the scientific community, who described it as a form of censorship that restricts public access to crucial information on the growing risks from droughts, heat waves, and floods. Although alternative ways to access these reports remain, advocates argue that the action will make reliable climate data more difficult for the public and policymakers to find.

    Globally, climate change remains at the forefront of international dialogue. July features major forums such as the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at the United Nations in New York and the upcoming Asia Climate Summit in Bangkok. These events focus on scaling up market solutions, mobilizing climate finance, and advancing science-driven strategies to address the escalating global climate crisis. Meanwhile, the Inter-American Court issued a landmark opinion stating that countries in the Americas have a legal duty to act on the climate emergency, further underscoring the mounting international legal and political pressure for meaningful action.

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  • Trump Administration Removes Climate Change Data, Sparking Outcry from Scientific Community

    Trump Administration Removes Climate Change Data, Sparking Outcry from Scientific Community
    Jul 5 2025
    This week, climate change has continued to be a central topic in both U.S. policy debates and global conversations. In the United States, the Trump administration made headlines by shutting down the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s federal website, which had long provided congressionally mandated reports and research on climate change. The decision removed public access to all five versions of the National Climate Assessment report and a range of critical information, sparking strong reactions from the scientific community. Peter Gleick, a prominent California water and climate scientist, called it an act of scientific censorship and compared it to book burning, warning that access to vital climate data will be more difficult for Americans. The White House has not commented on the removal of the site, but the closure underscores ongoing tensions about the role of science and transparency in national climate policy. This move comes just months after President Trump signed an executive order aiming to restore what he described as a gold standard for science in federal research, but critics argue that these steps have made crucial climate information less accessible to the public, potentially affecting preparedness for worsening droughts, floods, and heat waves, which have become more frequent across the country according to climate scientists, including those involved in the National Climate Assessment.

    On the legislative front, the Environmental Protection Agency, under current leadership, submitted a draft proposal to the White House to roll back the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a key rule that recognizes greenhouse gas emissions as a threat to public health. The League of Conservation Voters has criticized this proposed rollback, arguing it would weaken protections against climate pollution, increase risks for vulnerable communities, and further benefit polluters. These regulatory developments are unfolding as Americans experience more costly and damaging impacts from extreme weather, particularly heatwaves and wildfires that have scorched the West and South in recent years.

    In contrast to federal rollbacks, some states are moving forward with ambitious clean energy policies. For example, Oregon passed a law ensuring major industrial polluters bear a fair share of rising energy costs, aiming to protect consumers from dramatic rate increases during peak demand periods driven by both heat and data center activity. New Jersey’s governor also announced a substantial relief package to help residents manage high power bills as summer temperatures drive up energy use.

    Globally, climate change remains a major focus with the Asia Climate Summit scheduled for next week in Bangkok and major events like Climate Week in New York this September, as well as the upcoming COP30 summit in Brazil. These gatherings will bring together policymakers, scientists, and business leaders to advance international cooperation and climate finance, especially as extreme weather events and rising temperatures challenge communities worldwide. As the United States grapples with policy swings and the impacts of a warming climate, the global community continues to underscore the urgency of coordinated and science-based climate action.
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  • "Navigating the Climate Crisis: States and Global Leaders Forge Ahead Amid Federal Disruptions"

    "Navigating the Climate Crisis: States and Global Leaders Forge Ahead Amid Federal Disruptions"
    Jul 2 2025
    This past week in the United States, climate change has remained a central issue as states and federal authorities continue to grapple with its impacts and the political controversy surrounding climate science. According to ABC News, a significant federal climate website managed by the U.S. Global Change Research Program was taken offline by the Trump administration. This website previously offered expansive resources and included the National Climate Assessments, which are congressionally mandated reports detailing the science and effects of climate change across the country. In June, the administration had also canceled funding for the next assessment and dismissed all contributing scientists. NASA is set to host the previous reports in an attempt to maintain federal compliance, but the shuttering of this site raises concerns among experts about public access to critical climate data at a time when accurate information is increasingly necessary.

    On the state level, however, momentum continues despite federal disruptions. The League of Conservation Voters reports that June saw significant progress in several states advancing clean energy initiatives, investment in renewable resources, and policies to reduce emissions. For example, the Oregon legislature passed a new bill that ensures large energy users such as data centers and cryptocurrency operations are classified separately, forcing major polluters to shoulder a fair share of the energy burden and aiming to control costs for ordinary consumers. In New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy announced a four hundred thirty million dollar package designed to reduce summer power bills, a response to the spike in demand and rising costs during extreme heat waves, which are becoming more common with shifting climate patterns.

    Across the country, the last decade has brought more billion-dollar inland flooding disasters than the previous three decades combined, and the frequency of severe storms, droughts, and wildfires continues to rise. According to testimony before Congress, climate change is driving this increase, and such events are expected to intensify further as the planet warms. Research discussed in congressional hearings warns that by the year twenty one hundred, extreme rainstorms that were once rare could occur every two years, and coastal communities may contend with significantly more frequent flooding even on sunny days.

    Looking ahead, New York City is preparing for Climate Week in September, an annual event that draws global leaders to discuss solutions, report progress, and galvanize public action. Internationally, leaders in Asia and the Pacific are preparing for the Asia Climate Summit in Bangkok in July, where the focus will be on scaling up market-based solutions and leveraging new technology.

    The current pattern reveals a United States deeply divided on climate policy at the federal level, but with individual states and global partners pressing forward through regional action, new legislation, and collaborative international summits. The urgency is underscored by increasingly severe weather, mounting costs, and a growing need for both resilience and coordinated response.
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  • Extreme Heat Wave Grips Nearly Half of US, Highlighting Climate Crisis and Policy Challenges

    Extreme Heat Wave Grips Nearly Half of US, Highlighting Climate Crisis and Policy Challenges
    Jun 28 2025
    Almost half of the United States is currently experiencing a dangerous and early-season heat wave, with communities across the central and eastern regions facing temperatures well above average for this time of year. According to Climate Central, the heat wave, unfolding from late June and forecast to persist into early July, is affecting approximately 174 million people, making it one of the most widespread extreme heat events in recent memory. Analysis shows that human-caused climate change has made this extreme heat at least three times more likely compared to previous decades. Cities including New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Washington DC, Louisville, Detroit, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Richmond, and Waterloo are all under advisories for multiple days of major to extreme heat risk. In some areas, particularly Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota, daytime highs have soared 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit above the 30-year average. The Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and much of the East Coast are recording daytime highs exceeding 95 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity making heat index values surpass 105 degrees. Overnight temperatures are also unusually high, remaining 15 to 20 degrees above normal, which increases the danger because people cannot cool down, and this is setting records for warmest overnight lows in several regions. The National Weather Service attributes the intense heat to a massive high-pressure system that has shifted from the Southwest to dominate the eastern half of the country, creating a large heat dome.

    Meanwhile, there are significant policy developments affecting the US climate response. According to Politico, the recent absence of US officials at midyear international climate talks has been met with regret and concern by many countries, as global leaders grapple with the vacuum left by Washington’s subdued participation. This lack of engagement comes amid moves by the current administration to roll back key environmental protections. ABC News reports that environmental advocates are alarmed at the administration’s plan to repeal protections for 58 million acres of national forests, warning that opening these lands to development could have major ecological repercussions. At the same time, public support for renewable energy appears to be waning according to a new poll, with interest in solar, wind, and green energy tax credits declining, especially among Democrats and independents.

    On the broader global front, new scientific research highlighted by ScienceDaily warns that the world may be less than four years away from exceeding the remaining carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, underscoring the urgency for dramatic emissions reductions worldwide. Researchers are also sounding the alarm about ocean color changes linked to warming, which could signal more profound and far-reaching shifts in Earth’s climate systems. These developments highlight the interconnectedness of climate events, policy choices, and scientific findings in the rapidly evolving landscape of climate change.
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  • Scorching Heat Wave Grips Nearly Half of the US as Climate Change Fuels Extremes

    Scorching Heat Wave Grips Nearly Half of the US as Climate Change Fuels Extremes
    Jun 25 2025
    Nearly half the population of the United States is currently experiencing a significant early season heat wave, according to Climate Central. Between June twentieth and the twenty-fourth, unusually high temperatures have blanketed the central and eastern United States, marking the hottest stretch so far this year. Human-caused climate change has made this extreme heat at least three times more likely for nearly one hundred seventy four million people, illustrating how global warming is directly affecting daily life across vast regions of the country. States like Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota are seeing temperatures running as much as twenty to twenty five degrees Fahrenheit above the average recorded from nineteen ninety one to twenty twenty. As the heat wave expands, cities like New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. are facing multiple days of major to extreme heat risks. Daytime highs across the Midwest, Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, and along much of the East Coast have exceeded ninety five to one hundred degrees, with heat index values topping one hundred five degrees in some regions. This combination of extreme heat and high humidity has sharply increased the threat of heat-related illness, especially since overnight low temperatures—often a time when people and infrastructure cool down—have remained fifteen to twenty degrees above normal, sometimes staying between seventy five and eighty five degrees in places accustomed to much cooler nights. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for a prolonged period of hazardous temperatures, and records for both daytime highs and warmest minimum temperatures are likely to fall across several states.

    The underlying cause has been a persistent high-pressure system, which has already delivered excessive heat to the Southwest and is now forming a heat dome over the eastern half of the country. According to meteorologists, these patterns are becoming more common as greenhouse gases continue to accumulate in the atmosphere, accelerating climate change and boosting the odds of severe weather extremes. Meanwhile, globally, June twenty twenty five is seen as a milestone month for climate ambition, with momentum building toward COP thirty and new research initiatives aiming to bolster climate action, energy transition, and corporate accountability, reports the NewClimate Institute. While the Pacific Ocean has settled into neutral conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the pattern of extreme temperatures, particularly in the United States, continues to underscore the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation efforts as scientific consensus shows that climate impacts are intensifying both nationally and around the world.
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  • Sweltering Heat Wave Grips Nearly Half of the US, Fueling Climate Change Concerns

    Sweltering Heat Wave Grips Nearly Half of the US, Fueling Climate Change Concerns
    Jun 21 2025
    Nearly half the United States is currently gripped by a dangerous, climate change-driven heat wave, with experts attributing the intensity and frequency of these extreme events to human activity. According to Climate Central, an early-season heat wave beginning June twentieth is bringing the hottest temperatures of the year so far to the central and eastern regions of the country. The heat started intensifying across the Plains before spreading to the Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and much of the East Coast. This event is expected to continue beyond June twenty-fourth, impacting an estimated one hundred seventy-four million people, nearly half the nation’s population. Meteorologists note that the temperatures in parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota are running twenty to twenty-five degrees Fahrenheit above the average recorded between nineteen ninety-one and twenty twenty. As the high-pressure system, which has lingered over the Southwest for weeks, shifts to form a heat dome over the eastern half of the country, cities including New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Washington DC, Louisville, Detroit, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Richmond are forecast to experience multiple days of major to extreme heat risk. Daytime highs are expected to exceed ninety-five to one hundred degrees Fahrenheit, and high humidity will drive the heat index above one hundred five, significantly raising the risk of heat-related illness. Overnight lows, projected to remain fifteen to twenty degrees above normal, may break record high minimum temperatures from the Plains to the Great Lakes.

    This intense and prolonged heat arrives on the heels of a spring that, despite a cool May in some regions, still ended up warmer than average across the country. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center had forecasted well above average June temperatures for most of the United States, except parts of the southern and central Great Plains. While the South and East have seen plenty of rainfall and some improvement in drought conditions, the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains are facing below average precipitation, raising concerns about drought expansion as the summer progresses.

    Globally, June twenty twenty-five has marked a milestone month for climate ambition, with international events like the Global NDC Conference in Berlin and a global summit on climate change and human rights hosted by the University of Oxford. These gatherings are focused on accelerating climate commitments ahead of COP30 later this year. As authorities and experts warn, recurring patterns of extreme heat, shifting precipitation, and regionally variable drought are clear signals of a rapidly changing climate, fueling urgent calls for innovation, adaptation, and robust policymaking in the United States and around the world.
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