Climate Change News Digest for October 29, 2025

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.

Data Center Developer Takes a Small Michigan Farming Community to Court

Following a pricey settlement, Related Digital will make rural Saline Township, Michigan, the home of its latest data center project.

By K.R. Callaway (Inside Climate News)

Breach of Contract or Constitutional Crisis?

An appellate court heard arguments on whether the Trump administration’s cancellation of billions of dollars in environmental and climate grants earlier this year violated the Constitution or was merely a contract dispute.

By Lisa Sorg (Inside Climate News)

The oceans just hit an ominous milestone

A new report sounds the alarm on ocean acidification as Earth breaches the seventh of nine "planetary boundaries."

By Matt Simon (Grist)

The birth of the climate doula

In Florida, a new pilot program teaches doulas how to prepare pregnant people for hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat — addressing a growing climate and maternal health crisis.

By Jessica Kutz (The 19th)

Metro Transit hopes to replace aging fleet with hybrids, eyes federal grant

Kalamazoo Metro Transit is seeking federal funding to gradually replace its aging bus fleet with more environmentally and financially sustainable hybrid vehicles — and also seeking local millage support for current bus system and popular Metro Link.

By Al Jones (Second Wave)

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