Climate Change News Digest for April 22, 2026
- Tim Tesar
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
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.
Born into a planet in crisis, Gen Z carries the weight of climate anxiety. Planet Z, our yearlong series created by WMU student Gen Z writers, explores what it means to come of age in the climate crisis — and how they’re meeting it with collective resolve.
By Harper Horvath (Second Wave)
U.S. lawmakers say the action stands to raise already-high power bills for consumers and steelmakers.
By Timothy Gardner (Reuters)
States are starting to embrace plug-and-play solar. Get up to speed on the cost, payback, and safety bona fides of the systems before they hit shelves near you.
By Alison F. Takemura (Canary Media)
The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable. Environmentalists are now being seen for the pragmatists that they are
George Monbiot (The Guardian)
Santa Marta conference born out of frustration at Cop summits, where renewable progress has been stalled by major polluters
By Fiona Harvey and Jonathan Watts (The Guardian)
Concerned about the Climate Crisis? - See: What You Can Do About the Climate Crisis - Organizations and Actions. For more news regarding the climate crisis, see The Daily Climate and Inside Climate News.
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