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Stay informed with "Climate Change News Tracker," your go-to podcast for daily updates on climate change. Covering everything from melting ice caps and rising sea levels to extreme weather events, we provide comprehensive news and insights on the global climate crisis. Join us for expert interviews, in-depth analysis, and the latest developments in climate science. Subscribe now to stay ahead in understanding the changes affecting our planet.Copyright 2024 Quiet. Please 政治・政府
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  • Trump Administration Removes Climate Change Data, Sparking Outcry from Scientific Community

    Trump Administration Removes Climate Change Data, Sparking Outcry from Scientific Community
    2025/07/05
    This week, climate change has continued to be a central topic in both U.S. policy debates and global conversations. In the United States, the Trump administration made headlines by shutting down the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s federal website, which had long provided congressionally mandated reports and research on climate change. The decision removed public access to all five versions of the National Climate Assessment report and a range of critical information, sparking strong reactions from the scientific community. Peter Gleick, a prominent California water and climate scientist, called it an act of scientific censorship and compared it to book burning, warning that access to vital climate data will be more difficult for Americans. The White House has not commented on the removal of the site, but the closure underscores ongoing tensions about the role of science and transparency in national climate policy. This move comes just months after President Trump signed an executive order aiming to restore what he described as a gold standard for science in federal research, but critics argue that these steps have made crucial climate information less accessible to the public, potentially affecting preparedness for worsening droughts, floods, and heat waves, which have become more frequent across the country according to climate scientists, including those involved in the National Climate Assessment.

    On the legislative front, the Environmental Protection Agency, under current leadership, submitted a draft proposal to the White House to roll back the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a key rule that recognizes greenhouse gas emissions as a threat to public health. The League of Conservation Voters has criticized this proposed rollback, arguing it would weaken protections against climate pollution, increase risks for vulnerable communities, and further benefit polluters. These regulatory developments are unfolding as Americans experience more costly and damaging impacts from extreme weather, particularly heatwaves and wildfires that have scorched the West and South in recent years.

    In contrast to federal rollbacks, some states are moving forward with ambitious clean energy policies. For example, Oregon passed a law ensuring major industrial polluters bear a fair share of rising energy costs, aiming to protect consumers from dramatic rate increases during peak demand periods driven by both heat and data center activity. New Jersey’s governor also announced a substantial relief package to help residents manage high power bills as summer temperatures drive up energy use.

    Globally, climate change remains a major focus with the Asia Climate Summit scheduled for next week in Bangkok and major events like Climate Week in New York this September, as well as the upcoming COP30 summit in Brazil. These gatherings will bring together policymakers, scientists, and business leaders to advance international cooperation and climate finance, especially as extreme weather events and rising temperatures challenge communities worldwide. As the United States grapples with policy swings and the impacts of a warming climate, the global community continues to underscore the urgency of coordinated and science-based climate action.
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  • "Navigating the Climate Crisis: States and Global Leaders Forge Ahead Amid Federal Disruptions"

    "Navigating the Climate Crisis: States and Global Leaders Forge Ahead Amid Federal Disruptions"
    2025/07/02
    This past week in the United States, climate change has remained a central issue as states and federal authorities continue to grapple with its impacts and the political controversy surrounding climate science. According to ABC News, a significant federal climate website managed by the U.S. Global Change Research Program was taken offline by the Trump administration. This website previously offered expansive resources and included the National Climate Assessments, which are congressionally mandated reports detailing the science and effects of climate change across the country. In June, the administration had also canceled funding for the next assessment and dismissed all contributing scientists. NASA is set to host the previous reports in an attempt to maintain federal compliance, but the shuttering of this site raises concerns among experts about public access to critical climate data at a time when accurate information is increasingly necessary.

    On the state level, however, momentum continues despite federal disruptions. The League of Conservation Voters reports that June saw significant progress in several states advancing clean energy initiatives, investment in renewable resources, and policies to reduce emissions. For example, the Oregon legislature passed a new bill that ensures large energy users such as data centers and cryptocurrency operations are classified separately, forcing major polluters to shoulder a fair share of the energy burden and aiming to control costs for ordinary consumers. In New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy announced a four hundred thirty million dollar package designed to reduce summer power bills, a response to the spike in demand and rising costs during extreme heat waves, which are becoming more common with shifting climate patterns.

    Across the country, the last decade has brought more billion-dollar inland flooding disasters than the previous three decades combined, and the frequency of severe storms, droughts, and wildfires continues to rise. According to testimony before Congress, climate change is driving this increase, and such events are expected to intensify further as the planet warms. Research discussed in congressional hearings warns that by the year twenty one hundred, extreme rainstorms that were once rare could occur every two years, and coastal communities may contend with significantly more frequent flooding even on sunny days.

    Looking ahead, New York City is preparing for Climate Week in September, an annual event that draws global leaders to discuss solutions, report progress, and galvanize public action. Internationally, leaders in Asia and the Pacific are preparing for the Asia Climate Summit in Bangkok in July, where the focus will be on scaling up market-based solutions and leveraging new technology.

    The current pattern reveals a United States deeply divided on climate policy at the federal level, but with individual states and global partners pressing forward through regional action, new legislation, and collaborative international summits. The urgency is underscored by increasingly severe weather, mounting costs, and a growing need for both resilience and coordinated response.
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  • Extreme Heat Wave Grips Nearly Half of US, Highlighting Climate Crisis and Policy Challenges

    Extreme Heat Wave Grips Nearly Half of US, Highlighting Climate Crisis and Policy Challenges
    2025/06/28
    Almost half of the United States is currently experiencing a dangerous and early-season heat wave, with communities across the central and eastern regions facing temperatures well above average for this time of year. According to Climate Central, the heat wave, unfolding from late June and forecast to persist into early July, is affecting approximately 174 million people, making it one of the most widespread extreme heat events in recent memory. Analysis shows that human-caused climate change has made this extreme heat at least three times more likely compared to previous decades. Cities including New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Washington DC, Louisville, Detroit, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Richmond, and Waterloo are all under advisories for multiple days of major to extreme heat risk. In some areas, particularly Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota, daytime highs have soared 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit above the 30-year average. The Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and much of the East Coast are recording daytime highs exceeding 95 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity making heat index values surpass 105 degrees. Overnight temperatures are also unusually high, remaining 15 to 20 degrees above normal, which increases the danger because people cannot cool down, and this is setting records for warmest overnight lows in several regions. The National Weather Service attributes the intense heat to a massive high-pressure system that has shifted from the Southwest to dominate the eastern half of the country, creating a large heat dome.

    Meanwhile, there are significant policy developments affecting the US climate response. According to Politico, the recent absence of US officials at midyear international climate talks has been met with regret and concern by many countries, as global leaders grapple with the vacuum left by Washington’s subdued participation. This lack of engagement comes amid moves by the current administration to roll back key environmental protections. ABC News reports that environmental advocates are alarmed at the administration’s plan to repeal protections for 58 million acres of national forests, warning that opening these lands to development could have major ecological repercussions. At the same time, public support for renewable energy appears to be waning according to a new poll, with interest in solar, wind, and green energy tax credits declining, especially among Democrats and independents.

    On the broader global front, new scientific research highlighted by ScienceDaily warns that the world may be less than four years away from exceeding the remaining carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, underscoring the urgency for dramatic emissions reductions worldwide. Researchers are also sounding the alarm about ocean color changes linked to warming, which could signal more profound and far-reaching shifts in Earth’s climate systems. These developments highlight the interconnectedness of climate events, policy choices, and scientific findings in the rapidly evolving landscape of climate change.
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