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2026 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming News Roundup #18
Posted on 3 May 2026 by BaerbelW, Doug Bostrom
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, April 26, 2026 thru Sat, May 2, 2026.
Stories we promoted this week, by category:
Climate Change Impacts (8 articles)
- Why delaying climate action now means higher seas by 2100 The Conversation, Helen Millman, Martin Siegert, Richard Alley, Apr 24, 2026.
- Next El Niño could be tipping point for a hotter climate Pacific heat pulse is temporary, but scientists warn that its climate impacts are not. Ars Technica, Bob Berwyn, Apr 27, 2026.
- The world is getting too hot to feed itself A new UN report maps how extreme heat is tearing through every layer of the global food system — and mostly overlooks the people at the heart of it. Grist, Ayurella Horn-Muller, Apr 27, 2026.
- Red Alert: India Heat Index Turns Dangerous As Viral Reddit Post Shows 42-44°C Glow Red Amidst Urban Heat Crisis Record-breaking heat and urban heat islands intensify India's heatwave crisis, posing severe health risks International Business Times, Rohit David, Apr 27, 2026.
- Europe is warming more than TWICE as fast as the global average, report reveals - as scientists warn 'climate change is not a future threat, it is our present reality' Experts say that Europe's rapid warming is driving a wave of extreme weather, heat-related deaths, and devastating wildfires. Daily Mail UK, editorial@mailonline.co.uk (Editor), Apr 29, 2026.
- Major hurricanes in the Northeast are rare. Could climate change make them common? Nuanced analysis of possible changes in hurricane behavior by expert Jeff Masters Yale Climate Connections, Jeff Masters, Apr 29, 2026.
- Surgeon warns that climate change can disrupt cancer care Wildfires, storms, and floods can lead to missed appointments and hospital closures – with life-and-death consequences. Yale Climate Connections, YCC Team, Apr 30, 2026.
- Climate Change is Destroying Lives... Now ClimateAdam on Youtube, Adam Levy, Apr 30. 2026.
Miscellaneous (5 articles)
- China`s solar exports reach "gigantic" record in March as energy crisis bites China exported a record amount of solar components and photovoltaic panels last month, as the Iran war drives stronger demand for clean energy technologies. Climate Home News, Chloé Farand, Apr 22, 2026.
- 2026 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming News Roundup #17 A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, April 19, 2026 thru Sat, April 25, 2026. Skeptical Science, Bärbel Winkler, John Hartz & Doug Bostrom, Apr 26, 2026.
- World `will not see significant return to coal` in 2026 - despite Iran crisis A much-discussed ''return to coal'' by some countries in the wake of the Iran war is likely to be far more limited than thought, amounting to a global rise of no more than 1.8% in coal power output this year. Carbon Brief, Josh Gabbatiss, Apr 28, 2026.
- What fossil fuels really cost us in a world at war 'Governments are under pressure to respond to rising fuel and food costs and deepening energy poverty. It’s time for a power shift'' Climate Home News, Megan Rowling, Apr 29, 2026.
- `A study showed…` isn`t enough - scientific knowledge builds incrementally as researchers investigate and revisit questions A professor of geography offers tips on how to make skepticism genuine and useful. The Conversation, Jeffrey A. Lee, Apr 30, 2026.
Climate Science and Research (4 articles)
- Rivers worldwide reveal greenhouse gas rise that's been overlooked for decades Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) quantify how rivers worldwide are under severe stress as they warm, losing oxygen and as a result emitting increasing amounts of greenhouse gases. Phys.org, KIT press office, Apr 27, 2026.
- Antarctica`s ice shelves are vulnerable to melting from below - knowing how far ocean heat reaches is crucial A rare dataset collected by instruments at the point where Antarctica’s largest ice shelf begins to float reveals ocean processes that drive melting at this critical part of the continent. The Conversation, Craig Stevens, Apr 28, 2026.
- Skeptical Science New Research for Week #18 2026 Skeptical Science's latest survey of climate research includes 114 academic research articles in 55 journals by 1150 contributing authors, and 14 government and NGO reports. Skeptical Science, Doug Bostrom & Marc Kodack, Apr 30, 2026.
- Higher warming predictions for 2026 and 2027 An update to my December estimates of global temperatures over the next two years The Climate Brink, Zeke Hausfather, Apr 30, 2026.
Climate Education and Communication (3 articles)
- Climate policy isn`t partisan - research suggests more on the right support it than oppose it The Conversation, Emily Huddart, Tony Silva, Apr 28, 2026.
- If it feels like the world is rejecting science and truth, here are five ways to fight back | Helen Pearson All of us can choose to consider facts, not vibes, in our next decision. One simple hack is go and look up some easily accessible peer-reviewed studies The Guardian, Helen Pearson, Apr 28, 2026.
- How an army of volunteers is fighting climate misinformation online Instead of arguing with trolls, they’re amplifying the truth. Yale Climate Connections, YCC Team, May 01, 2026.
International Climate Conferences and Agreements (3 articles)
- Colombia hosts talks on exiting fossil fuels as global energy crisis deepens More than 50 countries, including oil producers and major consumers, are converging in Colombia for a fossil-fuel exit conference. Los Angeles Times, Fabiano Maisonnave, Apr 26, 2026.
- Six nations at Santa Marta could shape fossil fuel futures A small but critical handful of countries attending the conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels remain deeply committed to expanding their fossil fuel output. Climate Home News, Megan Rowling, Apr 29, 2026.
- Santa Marta: Key outcomes from first summit on `transitioning away` from fossil fuels Countries attending a first-of-its-kind summit have walked away with plans to develop national roadmaps away from fossil fuels, along with new tools to address harmful subsidies and carbon-intensive trade. Carbon Brief, Daisy Dunne, Apr 30, 2026.
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (2 articles)
- How better weather forecasts could save lives New research finds improved weather forecasts could reduce heat deaths as the climate warms. Futurity, U. Arizona, Apr 26, 2026.
- Peatlands are vital for tackling climate change, yet scientists still haven`t found them all English - The Conversation, Alice Milner, Apr 28, 2026.
Climate Policy and Politics (2 articles)
- Fossil-Fuel Funded GOP Leaders Claim a Renowned Scientific Institution Has `Potential Conflicts of Interest` Republican allies of the oil and gas industry question the objectivity of an independent report from the nation’s top science advisers on the harms of human-caused climate change. Inside Climate News, Liza Gross, Apr 24, 2026.
- Germany`s climate U-turn is the worst possible response to the oil shock 'Prices at the pump have leapt since the start of the conflict – but clinging to fossil fuels will only prolong the pain.'' The Guardian, Tania Roettger, May 01, 2026.
Public Misunderstandings about Climate Science (1 article)
- Climate Science Under Siege: Dr. Michael Mann on Fighting Fossil Fuel Disinformation Youtube, David Fenton, Apr 19, 2026.
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A lack of critical thinking,billionaire donations and a disillusioned public has twice now elected a wrecking ball to science and so,so much more. "Climate Policy and Politics" from the title above, here is the link: insideclimatenews.org/news/24042026/gop-leaders-claim-national-academies-conflicts-of-interest/
That was bad enough but this is the latest disgrace from the authoritarian administration of the states of America. www.science.org/content/article/trump-fires-nsf-s-oversight-board Only two and a half years more to come, maybe.
It's almost as if they believe that the oil and gas industry has no financial interests in, well, in the oil and gas industry. No conflict of interest there.
prove we are smart and Bob Loblaw,
The conflicts of interest are clear:
People wanting the freedom to believe and do as they please and then create justifications for the acceptability of what they want to believe and do ...
Are in clear conflict with ...
People who try to learn about and understand what is harmful and choose among the 'acceptable options' that are understandably less harmful and therefore more helpful.
Clearly, many people develop a liking for obtaining pleasure from being more harmful and less helpful to Others. And they can be expected to accuse anyone who understandably disagrees with them of being Harmful Others.
As a professional engineer, I ethically and morally limited my choices to the restricted set of ‘understandably less harmful more helpful options’ . That meant screening out unacceptable options, not seeking ways to justify them. Many options were simply unacceptable, no matter how personally beneficial a client may have perceived them to be.
Many people have not developed that ethical or moral self-governance. It is tragic when they collectively can significantly influence the actions of winners of leadership power. And it is worst when those type of people win competitions for wealth and positions of power.