Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

Following the hottest March on record, reduced mountain snowmelt essential to sustaining river flows is leaving hundreds of centuries-old acequia canals facing growing uncertainty. insideclimatenews.org/news/21042026/…

The new office combines two existing Interior Department offices: one that oversees offshore leases and another that enforces environmental regulations. These offices were separated after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. nytimes.com/2026/04/23/cli…

Adani Green Energy, a renewable energy company based in India, announced it is restricting annual renewable energy additions to 4.5-5 GW, citing power evacuation constraints. The company faced a loss of $53.05 million last year due to transmission limits. reuters.com/sustainability…

“Water Forward,” a new initiative of the World Bank and top development banks, aims to deliver water security to 1 billion people by 2030. The project will initially focus on 14 countries in water-stressed regions. reuters.com/sustainability…

The Science Based Targets initiative reported that 9,764 companies had validated emissions targets by the end of 2025, a 40% increase from the previous year. Validated net-zero targets grew by 61% over the past year as well. reuters.com/sustainability…

Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions hit a record low of 1.046 billion metric tons in fiscal year 2024 (ending March 2025), down 1.9% from a year earlier. It marks a third straight annual decline, driven by lower industrial energy use and cleaner energy. reuters.com/sustainability…

A new study finds that recent heatwaves have already created “non-survivable” conditions for humans, raising urgent concerns as climate change continues to intensify, with only 35% of voters saying it is a very important issue in their vote. theguardian.com/environment/20…

The judge sided with renewable energy developers who claim that the government’s new reviews and restrictions target their firms. According to YPCCC survey data, 76% of American voters support generating renewable energy (wind and solar) on public land. nytimes.com/2026/04/21/cli…

Dozens of tornadoes have already been reported across several states, damaging homes and forcing evacuations as flood risks rise in parts of the Midwest. Rivers in some areas are already at elevated levels, increasing the likelihood of additional flooding.

Officials in Plaquemines Parish, home to New Orleans, sued Exxon Mobil and Chevron over environmental damages. The case was originally filed in state court but will now move to federal court, where rulings are often seen as more favorable to oil companies. nytimes.com/2026/04/17/us/…

As debates over climate policy intensify, the growing political divide is becoming more visible. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin appeared at a climate denial conference, highlighting this gap, even though most voters favor candidates who support action on global warming.

Emissions trading systems, which cap total carbon output, generated higher revenues year-over-year. The increase was driven by rising carbon prices and continued global expansion. reuters.com/sustainability…

Renewable energy accounted for a record 52.5% of Britain’s electricity generation in 2025, even as gas-fired power output rose by 4.7%. Despite the increase in gas use, emissions from the electricity sector still declined by 1%. reuters.com/sustainability…

After nearly 30 years, the “God Squad” met behind closed doors and moved to halt limits on offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, putting species like the Rice’s whale at risk and sparking backlash. nytimes.com/2026/03/31/cli…

For years, coal power plants have been responsible for properly disposing of coal ash (residue after coal is burned). This byproduct often contains toxic metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury, which can contaminate drinking water. nytimes.com/2026/04/09/cli…

New findings show that climate-related events like wildfires and dust storms are increasing exposure to air pollution, aligning with the YPCCC study, which states 80% of Americans are concerned about air quality in their area. Sources: insideclimatenews.org/news/24032026/…

The partnership will combine 3 GW of operational capacity. The UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology expects the joint venture to be operational by 2030, with Asia set to lead global energy demand growth over the next decade. reuters.com/sustainability…

Groundwater pumping surged last year after Corpus Christi, home to about 500,000 people, nearly ran out of water. Now nearby towns are drilling too, accelerating the region’s falling water table. insideclimatenews.org/news/07042026/…

A new report links Iowa’s rising cancer rates to environmental exposures like pesticides, PFAS, and water contamination, reinforcing why 79% of Americans say they are worried about water pollution in their communities. Sources: insideclimatenews.org/news/25032026/… climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/c… Can

As AI data center demand grows, Pennsylvania lawmakers remain divided on oversight. Meanwhile, 80% of Americans support stronger pollution limits in impacted communities. insideclimatenews.org/news/01042026/…