Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

California regulators are considering new rules to address dairy waste pollution that can contaminate groundwater; surveys from YPCCC show 79% of Americans worry their local area could be harmed by water pollution. Sources: insideclimatenews.org/news/12032026/… climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/c… Canva

El Niño has brought heavy rainfall to Peru, prompting a state of emergency in 14 regions after damage to transportation infrastructure and essential services. reuters.com/sustainability…

Flooding is common in Kenya at this time of year during the “long rains” season. Although these storms arrived earlier than usual, they delivered more than a month’s worth of rainfall in just 24 hours, following an already severe drought. insideclimatenews.org/news/10032026/…

Oil on the beaches of Veracruz, Mexico, may contaminate the lagoons where residents farm fish and shrimp. Furthermore, the spills have impacted tourism in the region. Although the cause remains unknown, state oil company Pemex has denied responsibility. reuters.com/sustainability…

As demand for fuels shifts, many oil and gas companies are investing heavily in plastics, driving a surge in production that recycling systems cannot keep up with. This rapid growth means that even as consumers try to reduce waste, the overall volume of plastic entering the marke

Researchers have found that up to 40% of emissions from Lake Mai Ndombe and Lake Tumba in the Congo come from ancient peat deposits, suggesting that this long-stored carbon reservoir is beginning to leak and could threaten climate stability. reuters.com/sustainability…

Texas built more solar in the past year than any other state as it rushed to expand its energy generation. When all renewable sources in the United States are grouped together, they represent the second-largest source of electricity, behind natural gas. insideclimatenews.org/news/05032026/…

Argentina’s Senate voted 40–31 to reform the 2010 glacier protection law. While the Milei administration says the change will unlock mining investment, environmental groups warn that weakening the protections could worsen water shortages. reuters.com/sustainability…

India received less than 78% of its normal rainfall in February and experienced above-average temperatures, threatening winter crops like wheat and rapeseed. reuters.com/business/envir…

The Trump administration offered drilling rights for more than one million acres off Alaska’s coast in an effort to increase government revenue and unlock new oil resources. However, no companies submitted bids, resulting in an empty auction. nytimes.com/2026/03/04/cli…

Germany reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1.5% in 2025. While solar power generation overtook natural gas and coal for the first time, rising emissions in the buildings and transport sectors due to higher heating and fuel demand slowed progress. reuters.com/sustainability…

Flowering schedules in tropical regions have shifted by nearly two days per decade due to climate change. As a result, blooming periods are either delayed or accelerated, disrupting the precise timing of ecological interactions that sustain these ecosystems.

Deadly avalanches are raising concern across northern California, as experts point to unusual and volatile weather patterns that may have contributed to unstable snow conditions. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/f…

The settlement by Vanguard, an asset management firm, signifies a shift away from environmentally conscious investing. The company denies any wrongdoing, including favoring certain forms of energy investment. ft.com/content/b619bf…

A report from the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts confirms the state has warmed 3°F since the 1950s.Winters are shorter and wetter.Heavy rain is increasing. Extreme heat days are projected to triple by mid-century.Since 1980,climate disasters have cost WI over $1B.

The legislation would make sales tax exceptions for data centers contingent on facilities using clean energy. However, other lawmakers in the state have proposed removing the tax exemption altogether, as the state aims to increase tax revenue. insideclimatenews.org/news/23022026/…

A high-profile climate case unfolding in Paris may push one of France’s largest oil companies to strengthen emission controls and address broader public harm. insideclimatenews.org/news/19022026/…

New research shows snowstorms in New Jersey can worsen flooding risks, and with 64% of Americans saying global warming is already affecting U.S. weather, the line between winter storms and climate impacts is getting harder to ignore. Sources: Inside Climate News, YPCCC, Canva

As New York City works to cut emissions, continued investments in natural gas could deepen long-term reliance on fossil fuels, even as 59% of Americans say they feel personally responsible for helping reduce global warming. Sources: insideclimatenews.org/news/23022026/…

Lawsuits are challenging plans to expand oil drilling in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. Meanwhile, 59% of Americans say they feel personally responsible for helping reduce global warming, according to YPCCC’s Fall 2025 study. Sources: Inside Climate News, YPCCC, Canva