Torched Earth https://torchedearth.org/ Climate change is in the news every day. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:43:30 -0700 For Climate-Vulnerable Countries, Debt Costs 25 Times More Than Climate Actionhttps://insideclimatenews.org/news/19092026/for-climate-vulnerable-countries-debt-costs-25-times-more-than-climate-actionc1185d716e0aSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A new report finds climate-vulnerable nations spend 25 times more on debt repayment than on essential climate action and adaptation. (Inside Climate News) Burning forests, emptying rivers, €180bn in damage: Europe’s politicians face reckoning after ‘summer of truth’https://theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/19/summer-of-truth-will-political-leaders-act-as-climate-chaos-comes-knocking0ccdc13ccb4dSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000European politicians face growing public pressure to act on climate change following a summer of record-breaking heat and environmental damage. (The Guardian) Bloomberg Green’s Pocket Guide to Climate Week NYC 2026https://bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-09-19/bloomberg-green-s-pocket-guide-to-climate-week-nyc-2026f4565ae563ccSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A guide provides information on events and programming for Climate Week NYC 2026. (Bloomberg) Climate change may have contributed to a quarter of ER visits for heat-related illness from 2018-25, study findshttps://postguam.com/news/nation/climate-change-may-have-contributed-to-a-quarter-of-er-visits-for-heat-related-illness/article_2b93cb86-a537-453f-8fcb-aa5f90747c54.html9c3c965d4d0fSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A study suggests climate change contributed to one-quarter of heat-related emergency room visits between 2018 and 2025. (The Guam Daily Post) Panama Canal to cap ship transits due to El Nino droughthttps://dw.com/en/panama-canal-el-nino/a-784530543374c6a30478Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000The Panama Canal authority is limiting ship transits due to low water levels caused by an El Niño-related drought. (dw.com) ‘Post-Disaster Gentrification’ Proliferates in Florida Towns as Costs Soar Following Hurricaneshttps://insideclimatenews.org/news/19092026/florida-disaster-gentrification-following-hurricanesad665f68feafSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Hurricane-prone Florida towns are experiencing gentrification as rebuilding costs force lower-income residents to leave after major storm events. (Inside Climate News) Australia’s renewables transition is well under way – but meeting its 2030 target will be ‘extremely challenging’https://theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/19/australia-renewables-transition-target-albanese-energy-solar-winde37c717073d5Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000While Australia's renewable energy transition is progressing, experts warn that meeting 2030 climate targets remains highly difficult. (The Guardian) Sea surface temperature biases shift the North Pacific jet stream southward, study findshttps://phys.org/news/2026-09-sea-surface-temperature-biases-shift.htmle83f722b774aSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A study finds that sea surface temperature biases in climate models affect the accuracy of North Pacific jet stream projections. (Phys.org) Energy and climate deals of the weekhttps://axios.com/pro/climate-deals/2026/09/19/energy-climate-deals-rundown-september-142500c7c47a6eSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000This weekly roundup tracks recent business and policy developments in the energy and climate sectors. (Axios) Mapped: America's next data centers — and the power they'll needhttps://axios.com/2026/09/19/data-centers-how-much-power022f4ba0d13bSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Rapid expansion of data centers across the U.S. is creating significant new demands on the electrical grid. (Axios) Alarming Global Temperature Risehttps://loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=26-P13-00038&segmentID=1836d23d12bdfSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Global temperatures are rising at an alarming rate according to recent observations. (Living on Earth) Climate at the Supreme Court: Suncor v. Boulder | (ACOEL) | American College of Environmental Lawyershttps://jdsupra.com/legalnews/climate-at-the-supreme-court-suncor-v-6833152dc8306b1a65eSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Legal experts analyze the implications of the Suncor v. Boulder climate litigation case currently before the Supreme Court. (JD Supra) What 1,000 Women Workers Can Teach Us About Surviving Extreme Heathttps://time.com/article/2026/09/19/what-1000-women-workers-can-teach-us-about-surviving-extreme-heata9904d582b03Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A report examines the experiences of 1,000 women workers in adapting to and surviving extreme heat conditions. (time.com) The Watch: Drought-Flood Whiplash Intensifies As Climate Warmshttps://publichealthwatch.org/newsletter/the-watch-drought-flood-whiplash-intensifies-as-climate-warmsf2b095106446Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Rising global temperatures are increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather cycles between drought and flooding. (Public Health Watch) The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned?https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/19/the-nepal-floods-question-when-the-himalayas-collapse-who-gets-warnedc4bd1a4fd0a5Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Recent flooding in Nepal raises questions about disaster warning systems and the stability of the Himalayas. (Al Jazeera) Uttarakhand Glaciers Melting Rapidly: Study Flags Threats Days After Nepal Disasterhttps://ndtv.com/india-news/uttarakhands-glaciers-are-melting-rapidly-study-flags-threats-12068726542f7700e312Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A new study highlights the rapid melting of glaciers in Uttarakhand, posing significant risks to the region. (NDTV) LOW-CARBON ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FUELS: Global Technical and Policy Statushttps://wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/2041840x/call-for-papers/si-2026-000537eb7aa4dbfc24Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A technical review examines the global status of low-carbon alternative fuels and associated policy frameworks. (Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews) PE Firms’ Emissions Equal Fifth Largest Nationhttps://esgnews.earth/latest-news/pe-firms-emissions-equal-fifth-largest-nation/21991.html78665ee2beb1Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000New data shows that the combined emissions of private equity firms are equivalent to the world's fifth-largest nation. (ESG News.earth) Global climate leaders to present 2m strong “make polluters pay” petitions to United Nationshttps://realnewsmagazine.net/global-climate-leaders-to-present-2m-strong-make-polluters-pay-petitions-to-united-nations6e765ae5cd1bSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Climate activists are presenting two million signatures to the UN, calling for fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages. (Realnews Magazine) Renewables hit more than 80 pct of grid demand for first time – despite heavy throttling of wind and ...https://reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-hit-more-than-80-pct-of-grid-demand-for-first-time-despite-heavy-throttling-of-wind-and-solar177581cbf850Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Renewable energy sources provided over 80% of grid demand in Australia for the first time. (reneweconomy.com.au) Global ocean breaks records with 100 days of heat as El Niño adds new threathttps://news.mongabay.com/2026/09/global-ocean-breaks-records-with-100-days-of-heat-as-el-nino-adds-new-threat6673ed70ac37Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Global ocean surface temperatures sustained record highs for 100 consecutive days, exacerbated by El Niño conditions. (Mongabay) House Republicans push bill to protect fossil fuel industry from climate lawsuitshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNaU44VXFDdnFzOWpRYWNiM0xha1hCenkyanM4TmZyeEJNTVdZVzZ5Z0lfQ21YVmdGZVRVMWJaRmVQelhiN2JpWW9NSEJsT21md0lrLXZXb01VQ1AtVHVoQ1BRU0F5bTZjazhhTVpIV01XcnRCam56ZVFVeE5Fdmg5WDJMUmprVVpLdzl6bWNvRnVhZjJFd3pjMg?oc=52caf8701986bFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at shielding the fossil fuel industry from climate-related litigation. (The Cool Down) August 2026: record temperature is the hottest month in the last 100,000 years together with July 2023https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxNTHVYZGFxRlNGbkh0ekhKbDNHdUU1Rl83XzdVMXhrQzA0RlVEd2xQd0RmTXpBU2JjZkw0V0VlbVhiTTNLVG1DNHEzaWh6ZWVmdXVsWEttWmJHdzNzXzlzcEV5dlpyNTBpekN5MHNuLUVTY0VsSDNLN0I0QllBbGhBdkprUVhyNFJmR0sxRFZReGZDaGIwZEs3cVZRNGhUR25wZE9WQXkwMWZ5UFhJcUJBZGFXZDVJRWRLWVpTS2pSanZKdVhLYmZV?oc=593b3ee4a77faFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Climate data indicates August 2026 was tied with July 2023 as the hottest month in the last 100,000 years. (Evidence Network) 54% of EU’s electricity came from renewables in Q2 2026 - News articles - Eurostathttps://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/eurostat-54-eus-electricity-came-renewables-q2-2026-2026-09-18_enc46ed0ff2e8fFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Eurostat data shows that renewable energy sources generated 54% of the European Union's electricity during the second quarter of 2026. (energy.ec.europa.eu) Trump's EPA unlawfully terminated $7 billion solar grant program, judge ruleshttps://reuters.com/legal/litigation/trumps-epa-unlawfully-terminated-7-billion-solar-grant-program-judge-rules-2026-09-18494a08a71ae1Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A judge ruled that the Trump administration's EPA acted unlawfully when it terminated a $7 billion solar grant program. (Reuters) INEOS says EU's first full-scale carbon storage project to start operatinghttps://reuters.com/business/energy/ineos-says-eus-first-full-scale-carbon-storage-project-start-operating-2026-09-1826aa696935c5Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000INEOS announced that the European Union's first full-scale carbon storage project is set to begin operations. (Reuters) Lake Powell Drops to Record-Low Levelshttps://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/lake-powell-drops-to-record-low-levelsf99be835616aFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000NASA satellite imagery documents record-low water levels at Lake Powell due to long-term drought and climate change. (NASA) Scientists Warn of Flood Risks to 8 Himalayan Countries after Nepal Disasterhttps://nytimes.com/2026/09/18/climate/nepal-tibet-floods-himalayas-warnings.html3e7411379a7cFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Experts warn that eight Himalayan nations face increased flood risks from melting glaciers, necessitating better regional monitoring and cooperation. (The New York Times) Major US offshore wind farm installs its last turbinehttps://canarymedia.com/articles/offshore-wind/revolution-installs-last-turbine-despite-trump860a7606cfdeFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000The Revolution Wind offshore farm completed turbine installation despite federal stop-work orders, marking progress for U.S. renewable energy. (Canary Media) Google tests out new financing model for big carbon removal dealhttps://axios.com/pro/climate-deals/2026/09/18/google-carbon-removal-financing-model5210cc3cb5caFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Google is piloting a new financing structure to support the development of large-scale carbon removal projects. (Axios) Revolution Wind completes 65-turbine farm off New England coasthttps://bostonglobe.com/2026/09/18/metro/revolution-wind-completes-construction-offshore-wind-farm-ri28426d980f08Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Revolution Wind has completed the installation of a 65-turbine offshore wind farm off the New England coast. (The Boston Globe) Europe's earliest glacier loss day in years signals a reckoning for the Alpshttps://phys.org/news/2026-09-europe-earliest-glacier-loss-day.htmld9c64024ee08Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Switzerland recorded its earliest 'Glacier Loss Day' on record, highlighting the rapid mass loss of Alpine glaciers. (Phys.org) U.S. District Court Strikes New York Climate Change Superfund Acthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQYTRMU2I4ZTBkM3RVenlnakpnUjlsNkFDWlVRX1lJSlZTZE9hNXYybW1VTGl6Qm1WdXgxdVFnZnczV0poc1BqWndJai1vYkJJclFlVF9IUm1zUWN2NzU5LVhIazY3X3ZybTl1RmtLX24yWmRiaUs3S3JwV3paMjdoNGR2WGZBMkZMc3UtdmxxTzhuVjl0VHk5ejh2R3rSAaIBQVVfeXFMT0tXS2kyUExEa3ZWSmlHaEd0ZHBsa0s4dU9iVmhNSHhuWE1ZR0hkeWJMaHZCd0JHZXVQME84OU54ZEZOTXREbTVxbzBsTXdKVFVBeDhvSnE0T214alFpaXE4Wk5DTFRoOEVteW9HMjViaGNXSTFNQUFuLTlCR3preWxUT0dNbzVNamlyTFlJdzlrRzdaX25FR0xMeU54NzVzZldB?oc=54c6651e9e4cdFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A U.S. District Court has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act. (The National Law Review) Climate change increases 70% probability of heavy rains: floods in Nepal cause over 750 deathshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxNR2xiOEJhNUtpME9MU2VQMUNfZlZiclA4TGlDbE1TenZqQnpubG11dk15MjJ6Y3A3UFNIN0NpdmlBc1hTOEl1b1ExUUhzZXQzVGt3MkM2b3IwbTlIeU5hWkcxQ0oyNnpueGZteDRsb3lvQk1Md0lERXZQMkh1amZ5VUNadHp0SGhQd1l4SUYwMW1yVndUSFNGQmxEa0xtby1RUHNBbXVTNzhDdFV5YzdUQ1lvREZFeFY2eDVQYnBWc1JLYWcxaF9nTWxWVjFCZw?oc=59b6592baed92Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Climate change has increased the probability of heavy rainfall events, contributing to floods in Nepal that killed over 750 people. (Noticias Ambientales) Illinois EPA releases ‘Comprehensive Climate Action Plan’ to reach ‘net zero’ emissionshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxQZV9SWU1iWUVzWHJMQTRrU1BFMVluOWQtbjQyS084TnVCb3ZoNUR3aW5UZGF3Z1J4Qko0enVWY2NDVWZXVDV2ZjgyY1VERW9WY3BuTS1mMnl3MHRGbXVsU0I5ZFJ3UVhRNkxfT1dXN3UzWktnZ2E0M09JcFRUY2hldnhyYkptN2kyLV95d1c0SldjZXdSWUZtVUI3MHF0QjZyOENiZU9jeGxwMkxESXlBNEhGRUtBSFJ5Wjh6NVZ3?oc=5a62d679bf1b3Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000The Illinois EPA has released a comprehensive climate action plan aimed at achieving net-zero emissions. (Capitol News Illinois) Climate Disclosure Update: California Issues Updated Regulations and Guidance for GHG Emissions Reportinghttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxNLTdmRFNwNW5EWkZmVnVOdUpFN2lzWTNFRGhwTC1PSUNvUkZJVy1tRlV6YkRVRjVWSERQOU5LYXIwYTMxVGVPSVAwUTRvSUZLZEJfN0lNMzZicmJ6TVJxN1pWRmR4a3BOamhZWmxXM2dtUkxYRDhOQUJXTGM1aXJyMDloQlJOZw?oc=59a9613a704f4Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000California has released updated regulations and guidance for corporate greenhouse gas emissions reporting. (JD Supra) Google, NASA launch AI model to map methane emissions from spacehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxORnNwa2tGRy1tSWJQbENMaEtmcFBtZ1JFMDRQbTBsX2JtejdaVzVhNW5VdWUzMmFzU0taNVRrQ0tlbUxOeXN1QVg0dG43aFh6V0lvaHVaRFZLeDdsMUE0Z1NVaWswVHNyakZFZXZkcHRaN3NfMUQxOHd2bmg1M19fcHVsa1hmb0c4N083RVA3V1V3cmw4Z01KV1ZfUVliUzA5cnVEcQ?oc=5ddbc8584ecbcFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Google and NASA have launched an AI-powered model designed to map and monitor methane emissions from space. (Waste Dive) Public Utility Commission approves gas plants to power data centershttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxOMWQ0a0FRMW9UcTliX3JFOHVhZmZNY2x5RG9zcm85NlFyLTBGUVFobzJydWFQN204UWVzeWdoZWgwcHNwNXJkMGltbkRNUXlPY00xWmxFLVVDZWRlTkJNVlZoY2tPVjg3V0Fmdjk1dXBiV2M2Ymh2VndTTGRzc254OUhKcWZRZ0s4US1SMWlhWlIyVjZTd2cwbEJiRnlQRGtrdEQ5dVhTU1c?oc=58be1189c5bf0Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Nevada regulators approved the construction of new natural gas power plants to support growing data center energy demands. (Nevada Current) Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climatehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxNN3hZQVJVOVdzWU1ES3FCZ2dVaTFwNzFfczFWZHo2M0wtOGlSNmpzRVV0ODZfeHFVUkNNeGg2V2ZUOFVlR09SSTc5UXE5d1FtZWYtNDU4QkNvbGFnUlIxTXd5dW11YS03dk41MzkwUDB2TE9fUm44cHJza0pHWUJzLXZKZU5SUQ?oc=53da02044abdbFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000US corporations are increasingly scaling back their public climate commitments and sustainability initiatives. (cnhinews.com) Denmark inaugurates CO2 storage facility in North Seahttps://thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/denmark-inaugurates-co2-storage-facility-in-north-sea/article71479679.ecec0b7b33dd17eFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Denmark has inaugurated a new facility in the North Sea for the subsea storage of carbon dioxide. (The Hindu) Why August 2026 Shattered Global Heat Records And What Comes Nexthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxNZ2RKU0plSzNUNFBYR0dhSm4wRTg0RlZiYUFya0xDMV9hTlJIM29HUmgxWWNReDNrZ05kQXM2SklvZTNMRTN2eGFURzc0TTlPaUYwNzZ0d1VWTmQ2M25LcThoUWhwVFBiclpCd3loVW1ZclJ5MVVRbHFiR2pUV0dnRWQxWQ?oc=5b18b4293e865Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Scientists analyze the factors behind the record-breaking global heat observed in August 2026. (ИФЗ РАН) PacWave Opens—A Giant Leap for Marine Energyhttps://cleantechnica.com/2026/09/17/pacwave-opens-a-giant-leap-for-marine-energyb4de2e7f53d6Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000The U.S. has launched its first grid-connected, open-ocean wave energy test facility on the Oregon coast. (CleanTechnica) DERA LIVES! House votes to fund Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through 2029https://electrek.co/2026/09/18/dera-lives-house-votes-to-fund-diesel-emissions-reduction-act-through-202966a35a10eb21Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000The U.S. House of Representatives voted to renew funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, supporting cleaner heavy-duty vehicle adoption through 2029. (Electrek) More than 171 million students had their schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025https://unicef.org/press-releases/more-171-million-students-had-their-schooling-disrupted-climate-hazards-2025-unicef02434139249eFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000UNICEF reports that climate-related hazards disrupted the education of over 171 million students in 2025. (UNICEF) The wildfire danger we’re only just beginning to understandhttps://vox.com/future-perfect/503242/urban-wildfire-smoke-health-risksbf9e941fe40bFri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000New research explores the evolving and complex nature of wildfire risks in a changing climate. (vox.com) Torrential Rains and Heatwaves a Bad Omen? Earth's Atmospheric Water Vapor Hits Record High Last Monthhttps://news.sbs.co.kr/english/article.do?news_id=N1008760042903c60e48bd4Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Atmospheric water vapor reached record highs last month, contributing to severe heatwaves and torrential rainfall events. (news.sbs.co.kr) NEWSLETTER: Private jet boom raises climate concernshttps://reuters.com/sustainability/private-jet-boom-raises-climate-concerns-2026-09-18e6b88fe39d87Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A Reuters newsletter examines the rising climate impact associated with the increasing use of private jets. (Reuters) France's EDF plans 10 small nuclear plants in Europe by 2035https://reuters.com/business/energy/frances-edf-plans-10-small-nuclear-plants-europe-by-2035-2026-09-184b3465d86f23Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000French energy company EDF plans to deploy ten small modular nuclear reactors across Europe by 2035. (Reuters) Drone footage shows severe drought hitting river in Brazil – videohttps://theguardian.com/world/video/2026/sep/18/drone-footage-shows-severe-drought-hitting-brazils-northern-river-video301c1a3220d4Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Drone footage captures severe drought conditions in Brazil's Araguaia River basin as the region prepares for potential El Niño impacts. (The Guardian) Australia’s big polluters rely on carbon offsets for climate credibility. But the system looks like a house of cards | Adam Mortonhttps://theguardian.com/global/commentisfree/2026/sep/19/australias-big-polluters-rely-on-carbon-offsets-for-climate-credibility-but-the-system-looks-like-a-house-of-cardsca451dd26709Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000An op-ed argues that Australia's reliance on carbon offsets for climate credibility is a flawed strategy that fails to replace actual emissions cuts. (The Guardian)