Canadian steelmaker Algoma Steel Inc. said US tariffs are advancing its transition to electric mfg. Using an electric arc furnace, plants will recycle scrap steel or rely on refined iron. This will reduce the corp's carbon emissions by 70% while raising production by 33%. www.cbc.ca/news/climate...

Alaska's Salmon River, among North America's cleanest waterways, has turned orange. As glaciers melt, permafrost is thawed, releasing toxic metals like iron, aluminum and cadmium. The changes impact aquatic life and nearby communities that rely on AK rivers for food. weather.com/news/climate...

Pakistan is being pummeled by climate disasters. On 8/15, a cloudburst poured 6" of rain in 1 hr, triggering floods that killed over 300. It experiences "compound" and "sequential" climate effects, in which 1 spawns another. Pakistan contributes <1% to emissions. news.mongabay.com/2025/10/one-...

Global renewable-energy capacity is projected to rise 200% in the next 5 yr, adding capacity equal to power sources in China, Japan and the EU combined. Solar will primarily propel the rise. But, the US forecast was revised down nearly 50% due to policy changes. insideclimatenews.org/news/0710202...

A nor'easter will strike the East Coast the afternoon of 10/12 through 10/13. The region from NC, through NJ and into southern New England will bear the brunt. Airport hubs will be disrupted. The storm will carry 50mph winds, with up to 6"of rain falling at the NC coast. www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/w...

The World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders are bullish on the climate economy's growth and impact. They represent $4tn in revenue; reduced aggregate emissions by 12% and posted revenue growth of 20% from '19-'23; and will generate 10mn jobs by 2030. www.weforum.org/stories/2025...

Scientists analyzed forever chemical PFNA, which is in the water systems of about 26mn Americans. PFNA has adverse reproductive impacts and likely causes liver damage. The report was ready in mid-April, but the EPA has yet to release it. A '24 draft was challenged. www.propublica.org/article/epa-...

After manufacturing groups sent a letter to then President-Elect Trump, in Dec. '24, claiming "regulatory onslaught," they've had about 80% of their regulatory requests honored since Trump took office again. One was reversing greenhouse-gas emissions standards. insideclimatenews.org/news/0910202...

Tropical Storm Priscilla places the Southwest in flood danger from 10/10 through 10/12. Priscilla's rain bands are expected to inundate parts of AZ, UT, NM and CO, likely bringing a year's worth of rain, within hours, to some areas. Locally, downpours could reach 5". abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines, on 10/10, prompting a tsunami warning. Buildings were damaged; power was knocked out; and, at least one person was killed. www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/7...

At least 9.8mn people have been displaced by climate chaos. People who move due to climate change may obtain refugee status under the 1951 Refugee Convention. If vital resources become scarce, they could obtain refugee status. But, protections largely go unenforced. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...

Heilbronn, Germany was named the green capital at the European Green Cities Awards on 10/2. Its holistic urban planning and air-quality mgmt are exemplary. The 2035 targets and regional collaborations are also models. It'll receive a €600000 ($693900) prize. www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...

Forever chemical (PFAS) PFHxS-Na (perfluorohexanesulfonate) will be added to the EPA's Toxics Release Inventory, bringing the total to 206. Companies are now required to report PFHxS-Na emissions from all plants and associated facilities. #climaccountability www.eenews.net/articles/epa...

Base Power—which provides backup power to homes through large batteries that aid in rebalancing the grid—announced a $1bn financing round on 10/7. Base has deployed over 100MW of battery capacity, making it among the fastest-growing, distributed-energy companies. www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...

Residents of Benson, AZ—pop. 5500—opposed the building of Aluminum Dynamics, Inc.'s recycling plant in their town, due to the environmental impacts. With local nonprofit NDDCC's help—and a key City Council "no" vote—the project was halted. A win for the little guy. dailyyonder.com/arizona-rura...

Scientists warn that over ¾ of Earth's health and support systems, Planetary Boundaries, are threatened. Ocean acidification—marked by low pH—has reached extreme levels due to excess CO₂, impacting food security. Biodiversity loss looms as species struggle to survive. abcnews.go.com/amp/Internat...

The Administration is considering rescinding another $12bn in green programs. $500mn awarded to GM to convert its Lansing, MI assembly plant to EV production will likely be clawed back. $32mn awarded for an OH Stellantis plug-in supplier is also on the chopping block. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Louisville, KY saw 4.22 in of rain on 10/7, making it the 3rd-wettest October day in the city's history. A flash-flood warning was issued for Louisville and several surrounding counties. There were also 5 major road closures. www.wdrb.com/news/several...

Climate chaos could slash nearly 25% of global income by 2100, at current levels. Higher temperatures and climate variability will undermine activities across industries, namely agriculture and manufacturing. Yet, cutting CO₂ emissions could save $71tn by 2050. www.zmescience.com/science/news...

US states and Canadian provinces have adopted Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) programs to hold companies that use plastic packaging accountable. CA, CO, ME, MD, MN, OR and WA adopted EPR. Corps pay according to sales volume and funds go to recycling efforts. www.newsweek.com/promising-ne...

Now, residents will know if they're breathing benzene and other contaminants. The EPA planned to delay fenceline monitoring—which requires steel corps to monitor air quality around coke (coal) plants—till 2027. On 10/3, the EPA said it was withdrawing the delay. insideclimatenews.org/news/0710202...

The youth-led, climate-focused Sunrise Movement is combating authoritarianism. They led walkouts at DC universities in Sept against nat'l guard deployments for anti-immigration efforts. They're also pushing schools to resist controls on curricula and dissent. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

VT, NY, WA, NJ and ME have greener energy policies and less climate-related morbidity. AZ, NV and NM see extreme heat and worse air quality. WV, WY, and ND have the highest greenhouse emissions per capita. But all states must raise climate-resilience efforts. www.healthcare-brew.com/stories/2025...

Retirement is now being jeopardized by climate chaos. Early retirement withdrawals have increased 300% since 2020 with a raft of disasters and insurance failing to fill the gaps. Over 50% of Americans need fed or insurance funds amid catastrophe. #onthebrink inthesetimes.com/article/clim...

Climate change is wreaking havoc on Australia's roads. Intense rainfall and flooding are now leading causes of road closures, isolating communities. In '24 bushfires closed the Eyre Highway followed by floods soon after. Communities have been severed for months. theconversation.com/intense-rain...

Small island nations participated in a climate-action survey. Flooding, polluted water and extreme heat are nearly daily occurrences. Belief in human-driven climate reached 100% (Marshall Islands, Turks & Caicos). Combatting climate change must be a shared effort. www.earth.com/news/on-the-...

The fleet of Orange EV—a maker of all-electric, heavy-duty tractors—notched its ten-millionth hr of operation. Of its 1600 trucks, multiple units are nearing a decade of daily use. They have eliminated 200000 tons of CO₂ and saved $100mn in fuel and maintenance costs. electrek.co/2025/10/04/w...

The EPA proposed rolling back a '23 decision to reduce hydrofluorocarbons in cooling and refrigeration systems. It would allow HFCs till 2032, but manufacturers resisted, as they have already invested in greener technology. HFCs can be over 100000x worse than CO₂. www.eenews.net/articles/epa...

Despite efforts to silence them, climate scientists are forging ahead with their research—and publishing it. The AGU and the AMS are soliciting studies for the "Climate Collection" to support inquiry already underway. Former NOAA scientists launched climate.us www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Heat pumps can save you thousands yearly. They apply a small amount of energy to capture heat (from the air) and transport it. Heat pumps are so efficient that they're now part of appliances like water heaters, dryers and combos (dual heaters and ACs). #greengain www.thecooldown.com/green-home/h...

Companies are being forced to adjust to climate change. As corps involve climate response in their strategies, they are now sourcing from less-impacted regions, considering costs of extreme heat on productivity, and even recalibrating climate exposure in their portfolios. time.com/7323198/comp...

Climate chaos drove 36% of the destruction wrought by Typhoon Ragasa—2025's biggest storm. For instance, its winds were boosted 7% and its rainfall increased 12% by climate change equal to intensifying from a weak to a strong cat-3. Ragasa killed 29 people. yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/10/clim...

The 10/1 Chevron oil-refinery fire may boost gas prices, particularly in CA. The refinery is CA’s 2nd largest, supplies about ⅕ of all vehicle fuels and 40% of the jet fuel consumed in SoCal. The spike was projected to be as high as 95¢/gal but it is now likely to be lower. laist.com/news/climate...

The Administration plans to disburse the 1st tranche of bailouts to farmers (the amount hasn't been set) within weeks, likely from a USDA account. But, there's only $4bn left. Treasury is looking to tariff receipts to fill the gap. The #shutdown doesn't help either. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

After disastrous July floods— made even more destructive by burn scars following the '24 wildfires—Ruidoso, NM adapted. Alerts blare at initial drizzle and treatment plants have been restored. Floods didn't even happen here. Now, climate chaos puts everyone on notice. www.cnn.com/2025/10/01/u...

The Climate Action Tracker announced in late Sept it downgraded the US to "critically insufficient." Slashing of $22bn in renewables projects—leading to the loss of 16500 jobs—and pledging $600mn for expansion of coal plants factored into the decision. #greenslip www.thecooldown.com/green-busine...

The 10/1 cancellation of climate grants by the Dept of Energy may impact red states the most, namely, TX, FL and LA. A $20mn grant awarded to Moment Energy, a DE-based corp, was intended for a battery-storage system in Taylor, TX which would've created 250 jobs. #blunder heatmap.news/politics/doe...

A towering inferno erupted at the Chevron oil refinery in El Segundo, CA—about 14 mi south of LA—on 10/2. The fire has been contained, and no evacuations were ordered. However, El Segundo officials urged those in the area to remain indoors. abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...

The DOI will furlough about 50% of staff, but will continue permitting fossil-fuel projects amid the shutdown. CDC staff including those at the Climate and Health Program have been furloughed. The EPA might keep only 10% of workers, none of which will be climate staff. www.eenews.net/articles/how...

The Dept of the Interior "intends to undertake a reconsideration of its COP [Construction and Operations plan] approval for Empire Wind 2," the 2nd phase of the Equinor-owned project off the coast of NY. Empire Wind would power 500000 homes in NYC metro. www.upstreamonline.com/energy-trans...

The IRA (2022) earmarked $27bn across 3 programs for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. One remained—Solar for All. A group of grantees appealed a Sept ruling allowing the ban of that last program. But, amid the shutdown, it'll likely be slashed. #greenblock www.factcheck.org/2025/10/trum...

Wholesale electricity costs are as much as 267% higher than they were in '20 in areas near data centers—even those 1 hr away. Data centers, many of which are fossil-fuel powered, are causing record-high bills, making average households pay for the AI revolution. www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...

About 170 US hospitals—with 30000 patient beds—are at risk of severe flooding. In '15 the Fed Flood Risk Mgmt Standard was set mandating hospitals and essential structures be elevated, with extra flood protections, for fed funding. FEMA stopped enforcing it in March. www.cbsnews.com/news/hospita...

The Administration announced on 10/1 that it would rescind $8bn in climate-related projects across 16 states, the latest funding cut, not even 24 hr into the govt shutdown. Kamala Harris won all the impacted states, and all are represented by Democrats in the Senate. www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...

The govt shutdown will likely lead to a rise in emissions. It calls for a stop to non-criminal pollution inspections. Work at most Superfund cleanup sites will stop. During the '18-'19 shutdown, particulate matter emissions "significantly increased" due to the furlough. apnews.com/article/epa-...

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake killed at least 69 in the Philippines, as of 10/1. It was centered 19km northeast of Bogo City, striking offshore, at 9:59pm local time on 9/30. After the offshore earthquake, several aftershocks were recorded, many exceeding 4-magnitude. abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Chevy, Cadillac, GMC and Ford EVs will continue to be eligible for the $7500 tax credit, though it's past the stated 9/30 deadline. Ford and GM launched programs—where financing units will pay down payments to dealers—across the US, enabling buyers to get the credit. electrek.co/2025/09/30/f...

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the central Philippines on 9/30, toppling buildings and buckling roads. Power was also lost in parts of the region. Four quakes of at least 5.0 have occurred since. Death and injury reports have not been released. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Floods submerging Pakistan in Aug and Sept killed 1000 and forced evacuations of 2.5mn more. Models predict rainfall in the region will become 50% more intense if warming hits 2C. Pakistan—the 5th most populous nation—is more vulnerable to climate chaos than any other. e360.yale.edu/features/pak...

Depts of Energy, Interior and the EPA announced a slew of policies on 9/29 to boost coal mining and delay plant closures. Interior Secty Burgum said 13mn acres of public land will house new coal projects. $350mn will fund restarting or retrofitting existing plants. www.eenews.net/articles/tru...