Climate Confusing ballot wording may have tipped Ohio vote on renewables ban. Exit polling suggests Richland County would have elected to repeal its wind and solar ban, if not for residents who mistakenly voted in favor of the restriction.May 12, 2026
Climate How climate change could increase the risk of rodent-borne diseases like hantavirusMay 12, 2026
Climate Olympic skier sounds alarm on vanishing snow – Julia Kern says warming winters are transforming her sport – and pushing her to actMay 12, 2026
Climate The World Weather Attribution group of climate scientists has warned that extraordinary extreme weather is likely this year and said 2026 could turn out to be the second warmest, if not the warmest year, on record.May 12, 2026
Climate The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced | MiningMay 12, 2026
Climate U.S. transformer market faces severe supply constraints as lead times extend to four years. This shortage is quickly becoming the main bottleneck for grid modernization and renewable energy deployment.May 12, 2026
Climate The possibility of a ‘super’ El Niño is starting to make coastal California nervous. The temporary form of climate change has inflicted lots of damage over the years in San Diego County. The water is so warm that seabirds have been washing ashore dead or ending up in rehabilitation facilities.May 12, 2026
Climate Datacentres should be forced to invest in wind and solar energy, agree all states except Queensland. State and federal energy ministers say investments in new renewable energy and storage should ‘fully offset’ new datacentres’ energy needs.May 12, 2026
Climate Global fire outbreaks hit record high as ‘unprecedented’ heat extremes loom, scientists sayMay 12, 2026
