Climate Change News Digest for April 1, 2026

This digest provides a selection of recent news articles relating to climate change and other environmental issues. Click on the title to read the full article from its original source.

Solar panel group buys spread across Michigan as residents band together for discounts

Grassroots ‘Solarize’ programs have expanded across Michigan cities and counties, helping residents access group discounts on solar installations even as federal incentives have been cut.

By Ethan Bakuli (Planet Detroit)

Suddenly, the US manufactures a ton of grid batteries

Energy storage is surging on the U.S. grid — and now the country has more than enough battery-making factories to meet that booming demand.

By Julian Spector (Canary Media)

How to Build Cities Out of Plants and Earth

Bio-based replacements for steel, concrete, and fiberglass have massive implications for finally decarbonizing the construction industry.

By Chris Baraniuk (Atmos)

Wealthy Investors Are Targeting Foes of Clean Energy, and They Want Revenge

Renewable energy leaders said their industry got “rolled” in President Trump’s tax bill. Now they’re fighting back, starting in Texas.

By Lisa Friedman and Brad Plumer (New York Times)

Prominent Climate Scientist Resigns From NASA, Citing Trump’s Attack on Science

Kate Marvel, a well-known author, joins an estimated 95,000 people who have left federal science agencies since President Trump returned to the White House.

By Eric Niiler (New York Times)

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