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  • Scorching Heatwaves and Extreme Weather: Navigating the Climate Crisis in the U.S.

    Scorching Heatwaves and Extreme Weather: Navigating the Climate Crisis in the U.S.
    2025/07/16
    A record-setting heatwave swept across much of the central and eastern United States in late June, placing more than one hundred million people under excessive heat alerts and setting new temperature records. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that July temperatures are expected to remain above normal across the contiguous United States, with particularly intense heat in the Mountain West, southern Texas, the Great Lakes, and the Northeast. While the interior eastern states are projected to see wetter-than-average conditions, the Northwest and southern and central Plains are likely to remain drier than usual. Drought conditions are persisting across most of the western states, and significant wildland fire potential has been classified as above normal for July across the Northwest, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

    Recent severe flooding in Texas tragically claimed the lives of at least one hundred twenty people, with over one hundred seventy still missing. This event, which experts attribute to the increased likelihood of extreme weather due to climate change, exposed gaps in federal disaster response infrastructure. Critics have pointed to recent decisions by the federal government, including the announced phase-out of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and substantial cuts to preparedness efforts, warning that such moves have hampered the ability to respond effectively to climate-fueled disasters. The Environmental Protection Agency also announced proposed rollbacks of major regulations that limit emissions from fossil fuel power plants, reversing progress on cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

    On July fourth, a new federal budget reconciliation package was signed that further rolls back clean energy tax credits once guaranteed by the Inflation Reduction Act. This change accelerates the phaseout of credits for wind and solar by 2027 and for electric vehicles by September 2025, while cutting incentives for home energy efficiency projects after June 2026. The rollback is expected to result in higher national average energy bills and a reduction in clean energy jobs, generating concern among environmental groups and renewable energy advocates.

    Despite federal setbacks, there has been notable progress at the state level. The Connecticut legislature passed robust climate and energy resilience bills, aiming for a sixty-five percent reduction in emissions by 2040. These new laws fund resilience planning, natural disaster preparedness, and make mapping protocols available for communities. Meanwhile, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative—a coalition of eleven eastern states—agreed on new targets to further cut power plant emissions, aiming to support clean energy programs and lower utility bills for residents.

    Globally, climate change remains a key focus. The Asia Climate Summit in Bangkok in early July brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates to discuss expanding carbon markets and scaling up climate finance, while the upcoming Global Conference on Climate and Health in Brazil later this month will spotlight health-centered climate actions leading up to COP30. Major international forums and conferences are emphasizing the increasing need for bottom-up solutions, as municipal and regional authorities in the United States and worldwide move ahead with new adaptation and mitigation strategies despite wavering national commitments.

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  • Scorching Heatwave Grips Central and Eastern US, Renewable Energy Surges, but Climate Transparency Concerns Persist

    Scorching Heatwave Grips Central and Eastern US, Renewable Energy Surges, but Climate Transparency Concerns Persist
    2025/07/12
    A historic heatwave swept across much of the central and eastern United States in late June, impacting more than one hundred million people across over seven hundred counties. The National Centers for Environmental Information reports that this record-setting event brought extreme temperatures from June twenty second to June twenty fifth, making it one of the most significant summer climate incidents in recent years. The heat affected areas from the Midwest to the East Coast and was accompanied by persistent dry conditions in the Northwest, while the central and southern regions experienced wetter than average weather. Looking ahead, the entire contiguous United States is expected to face above average temperatures throughout July, with the Mountain West, southern Texas, parts of the Great Lakes, and the Northeast at the highest risk for continued heat. Drought is likely to persist across much of the western United States, with some expansion in the Northwest, but improvement is predicted for southeastern Arizona, southern New Mexico, and far West Texas due to increased rainfall. The National Interagency Fire Center has also projected above normal risk for significant wildland fires in the Northwest, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico as summer progresses.

    Meanwhile, the United States continues to make progress in clean energy. The League of Conservation Voters highlights that, for the first time in history, renewable energy supplied more than half of the country’s electricity in March. Clean energy accounted for fifty one percent of electricity generated, surpassing fossil fuels, despite political efforts to roll back climate-focused regulations. This milestone underscores the resilience and momentum of the clean energy transition, even in the face of changing federal priorities.

    However, there have been setbacks for climate transparency. The Los Angeles Times reports that the Trump administration recently shut down the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s website, which had provided public access to congressionally-mandated climate reports and data. Scientists and advocates warn that this action will make it harder for the public and policymakers to access vital information needed to understand and respond to climate risks, such as droughts, floods, and extreme heat events.

    Internationally, attention is turning toward the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, where leaders will address global climate action. The World Health Organization is also hosting a Global Conference on Climate and Health later this month in Brasília, emphasizing the urgency of integrating health into the core of climate decision-making. These international efforts highlight a growing recognition of how interconnected climate, health, and policy challenges are worldwide, a trend mirrored in the United States as communities grapple with increasingly extreme weather and continue the shift toward cleaner energy sources.

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  • Scorching Summers, Mounting Concerns: Tackling Climate Change Across the U.S. and Beyond

    Scorching Summers, Mounting Concerns: Tackling Climate Change Across the U.S. and Beyond
    2025/07/09
    Across the United States, climate change remains at the forefront of public concern as the summer of twenty twenty five shapes up to be one of the hottest on record. WeatherNation reports that July temperatures are projected to be above normal across the entire contiguous United States, with particularly intense heat likely in the Mountain West, southern Texas, the Great Lakes, and the Northeast. Drought is expected to persist across much of the western United States, with additional dry conditions anticipated in the Northwest, while the interior East could see wetter than average conditions this month. Areas such as southeastern Arizona, southern New Mexico, and far West Texas may experience some relief from drought due to above average rainfall. The risk of significant wildland fires is rated above normal for July across the Northwest, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, further elevating concerns about property damage and air quality.

    On the policy front, the US Environmental Protection Agency recently submitted a draft proposal to the White House that would roll back the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which currently recognizes greenhouse gas emissions as a threat to human health and safety. If enacted, this move would weaken federal protections against climate pollution, sparking significant criticism from environmental advocates who argue that it would further expose vulnerable communities to the costly impacts of extreme heat and pollution. The League of Conservation Voters has highlighted that Congressional Republicans passed new legislation seen as harmful to the environment and clean energy progress, potentially making it more difficult for states and localities to tackle emissions.

    Despite federal setbacks, many states are pushing ahead with their own climate initiatives. In Oregon, lawmakers passed a bill that imposes stricter requirements on large energy users such as data centers and cryptocurrency operations to ensure that industrial polluters pay their share of rising energy costs. Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a four hundred thirty million dollar relief package to help residents deal with higher electricity bills driven by surging summer demand and persistent heatwaves. These state-level measures reflect a growing recognition that adaptation and mitigation efforts are needed to deal with immediate climate risks as well as long-term challenges.

    Globally, climate change remains a central issue with the upcoming COP30 climate summit scheduled for November in Belém, Brazil, where world leaders are expected to advance discussions on emission targets and climate finance. Additionally, recent conferences in Asia and Europe show a shift towards local and regional action as international frameworks struggle to keep pace with the accelerating impacts of climate change. The Global Climate and Health Summit in London later this month will also focus on solutions to safeguard health in a warming world, highlighting the interconnectedness of climate, policy, and public health on a global scale.

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