Climate Change News Digest for June 24, 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.

Could waves become power for Beaver Island? Researchers deploy new tech to find out

A group of University of Michigan researchers will test devices that convert wave energy into electricity off the shores of Beaver Island this week, as part of an ongoing effort to improve power reliability for residents.

By Vivian La (Interlochen Public Radio)

Community solar needs space to grow. Warehouse rooftops have lots of it.

Industrial buildings could host gigawatts of shared solar to deliver low-cost power to underserved urban communities — if states and utilities allow it to scale up.

By Jeff St. John (Canary Media)

Green Economy Hits $10 Trillion in Market Value

If the green economy—defined as the group of companies heavily involved in environmental business—were its own industry, it would be the third-largest in the world.

By Ajani Stella (Inside Climate News)

The Trump EPA ended the ‘green new scam.’ A year later, communities are still paying the price. 

Across the country, communities that lost grants have responded in a variety of ways — suing the government, searching for other funds, or simply moving on.

By Sophie Hurwitz (Grist)

The Shifting Politics of Climate Change

A new poll suggests Republicans may be more movable on climate change than previously thought

By David Gelles (New York Times)

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