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The approach could help farmers adapt to droughts. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/how-a-washington-state-farm-dramatically-slashed-its-irrigation-needs/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

Mountainous, densely populated Japan has little land available for large solar farms, so developers are erecting arrays on many of the now disused golf courses that proliferated during the country's 1980s economic boom. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/japan-solar-golf-courses #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

Author Will Hackman wants to connect with readers who aren’t already concerned about climate change. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/we-need-to-rethink-how-we-talk-about-climate-change/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

As the Arctic warms and tundra thaws, minerals long trapped in frozen soil are leaching into rivers, turning them orange and acidic. A study from northern Alaska found “rusting” waters to be more metallic and acidic than drainage from metal mines. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/alaska-rusting-rivers #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

Soaring energy costs are driving a solar rush in developing countries, but as households unplug from the grid, those who remain face higher electricity bills. If governments fail to manage the buildout, the growth of solar could destabilize power systems and deepen economic inequality. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/features/developing-countries-solar-boom #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

Some parts of the globe are not just heating up, but heating up faster than they were just a few decades ago. A new analysis reveals where warming has gained pace. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/warming-acceleration-map #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

India, a country of nearly 1.5 billion people, has long relied on coal to power its growing economy. But over the last two years, it has seen a remarkable shift: The rapid buildout of renewable energy has halted the growth of coal. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/india-solar-coal-power #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

As researchers around the world begin work on the next U.N. climate assessment, fears are growing that the Trump administration could meddle with critical U.S. climate data. In response, scientists are preparing to transfer vast troves of that data to repositories in Germany. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/features/germany-us-climate-data #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

What happens if sea level rise, hurricane wind strength, or other factors turn out worse than expected? https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/10-ways-climate-change-altered-hurricanes-may-come-to-bite-us/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

The reinstated federal BRIC program funds projects that make communities more resilient before fires, floods, and hurricanes strike. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/one-dollar-spent-preparing-for-disasters-can-save-six/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

At least 124 people were murdered last year for defending their forests, farms, or waterways from destruction or degradation, according to a stark new report. Its authors say that deep cuts to foreign aid by wealthy nations have weakened human rights groups that support environmental defenders. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/environmental-defenders-killed-2025 #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

A new study blames 122 companies for contributing to severe drought in the region. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/scientists-link-fossil-fuel-producers-to-the-wests-worsening-water-shortages/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

Sea level rise worsens flooding, cutting people off from work, school, and services. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/some-coastal-towns-in-north-carolina-now-flood-up-to-100-days-a-year/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

The intensifying super El Niño, combined with global warming, is favored to make 2026 the hottest year on record, with 2027 expected to be even hotter. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/earth-just-had-its-hottest-august-on-record/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

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As the planet heats up, tundras are thawing, wetlands are fermenting, and forests are succumbing to larger and more frequent wildfires. The breakdown of these natural systems is unleashing huge volumes of emissions, further intensifying warming from the burning of fossil fuels. According to new research, such feedback loops could amplify human-driven warming by 20 to 30 percent. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/digest/warming-induced-emissions #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

Stretching from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico, a massive bloom of sargassum seaweed is swamping beaches and killing coastal wildlife. But scientists have discovered the floating algae also shelters a vast array of ocean creatures, and some are now calling for its protection. Read more on E360 → https://e360.yale.edu/features/sargassum-belt #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

NOAA data show unprecedented heat across the contiguous U.S., as deepening drought, shrinking reservoirs, and a severe wildfire season underscore the growing impacts of a warming climate. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/we-just-had-the-hottest-august-hottest-summer-and-hottest-year-to-date-in-u-s-history/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

A stone bench and pillar on Bainbridge Island in Washington State show how sea levels could change over the coming decades. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/art-installation-makes-it-easier-to-visualize-sea-level-rise/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature

Lowell never officially made landfall, but its widespread impacts made it one of Hawaii's most consequential tropical cyclones in decades. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/09/hurricane-lowell-slams-hawaii-triggering-historic-tornado-watch-and-widespread-flooding/ #Environment #Climate #Science #Yale #ClimateDiary #ClimateCrisis #Nature