Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

California recently saw battery-stored electricity meet 40% of all demand in the state, a new record. More than 60% of the state’s power comes from renewables. Batteries make this energy more flexible and less expensive. insideclimatenews.org/news/05052026/…

Japan Petroleum Exploration has announced plans to increase oil and gas production from 45,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day to 180,000 by 2035. The $7.3 billion strategy focuses on exploration and production, primarily in the US. reuters.com/sustainability…

Proposed federal budget cuts would reduce NOAA staffing and research capacity, resulting in the termination of 35 projects and numerous research institutes. insideclimatenews.org/news/29042026/…

One day before Congress was to vote on the Endangered Species Amendment Act, representatives from both parties moved to cancel the vote. The amendments would have weakened the law and made it harder to protect vulnerable species. insideclimatenews.org/news/23042026/…

In the 2024 Finch v Surrey County Council, Sarah Finch successfully argued that planners must consider emissions from burning extracted oil, not solely those from its extraction. theguardian.com/environment/20…

New study: How to communicate the impact of climate change on extreme weather in India, the UK, and the US. Simple messages can help build public understanding that climate change is making extreme weather more likely: doi.org/10.5964/gep.15…

The Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed incorporating E85, a blend of 85% ethanol and petrol, and E100, which is 100% ethanol, as part of efforts to reduce reliance on petroleum imports. reuters.com/sustainability…

The British International Investment has introduced a $1.48 billion climate finance program targeting India and Southeast Asia. The five-year initiative utilizes equity and mezzanine financing to scale renewable and low-carbon projects. reuters.com/sustainability…

Global warming ranks higher for Democratic voters, with 65% of liberal Democrats calling it ‘very important,’ compared to 15% of liberal/moderate Republicans and 4% of conservative Republicans. climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/y…

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.