The most important climate stories of the week ending September 20, 2026. 2348 stories were listed on the site this week.
Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years Study
Satellite data reveals that Greenland and Antarctica have lost over 12 trillion tons of ice since 1977.
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August was the joint warmest month ever recorded globally, with temperatures once again exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels | Copernicus Study
Copernicus reports that August 2026 was tied as the warmest month on record, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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World Energy Outlook 2026 Study
The IEA releases its comprehensive annual World Energy Outlook report for 2026.
International Energy Agency, Sep 16
Trump Doubles Down on Climate Denial With Plan to Repeal Power Plant Rules
The Trump administration repealed Biden-era regulations that limited greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
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Donald Trump to scrap Joe Biden-era climate protections on power plant pollution
Donald Trump plans to dismantle Biden-era climate protections regarding power plant pollution.
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Climate Super-Pollutant from China’s Electric Grid Is Cooking the Planet
China's electric grid is the world's largest emitter of sulfur hexafluoride, a potent greenhouse gas used in high-voltage equipment.
Inside Climate News, Sep 20
Trump admin seeks to block restoration of climate change, diversity info at historical sites
The Trump administration is attempting to block the restoration of climate change information at historical sites.
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, Sep 20
Summer of 2026 broke records in Europe, and caused deaths
Europe experienced record-breaking temperatures during the summer of 2026, resulting in multiple heat-related deaths.
dw.com, Sep 20 · Also: Tempo.co English, UNDRR
House Republicans push bill to protect fossil fuel industry from climate lawsuits
House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at shielding the fossil fuel industry from climate-related litigation.
The Cool Down, Sep 18 · Also: The Cool Down
U.S. District Court Strikes New York Climate Change Superfund Act
A U.S. District Court has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, which sought to hold fossil fuel companies liable.
The National Law Review, Sep 18 · Also: The National Law Review, The National Law Review
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