Climate Change News Digest for February 18, 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.

The greening of career education: US students learn new skills as climate crisis intensifies

Some districts are adding programs in clean energy and sustainability, while one state is infusing environmental lessons into culinary education and construction

By Ariel Gilreath (The Guardian)

Trump cancels federal climate regulations. Here’s what it means for Michigan

A 2025 University of Maryland study found Michigan is one of hardest hit states from the environmental rollbacks, costing the state’s gross domestic product about $5.5 billion by 2035.

By Kelly House (Bridge Magazine)

Heat pump sales dipped in 2025. They still beat gas furnaces.

Yet again, heat pumps were the most-shipped heating appliance in the U.S. And experts say the factors behind last year’s sales slide are temporary.

By Alison F. Takemura (Canary Media)

Trump Erased a Bedrock Climate Rule. Here Come the Lawsuits.

The battle is expected to reach the Supreme Court, which is far more conservative today than it was when the measure was established.

By Karen Zraick (New York Times)

A highly-sensitive ‘electronic nose’ measures methane where it matters most: On the cow

Measuring methane levels is important for calculating the true environmental impact of dairy and beef cattle.

By Emma Bryce (Anthropocene Magazine)

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