Climate News Today — September 17, 2026

The climate crisis is having far-reaching and devastating impacts around the world, from the fragile ecosystems of the Amazon to the mountainous regions of Asia and the southern United States. A new study has found that the recent floods in Nepal and Tibet, which killed over 1,300 people, were likely caused by the collapse of a glacier that had been weakened by the climate crisis. This disaster highlights the urgent need for action to address the root causes of climate change and mitigate its effects on vulnerable communities.

As the climate crisis continues to intensify, communities everywhere are being forced to confront its consequences. In Texas, a county is taking proactive steps to map climate risks and identify the people most exposed, a crucial step towards building resilience and adapting to a changing climate. Meanwhile, the Amazon, a vital ecosystem that plays a critical role in regulating the planet's climate, is facing an uncertain future. The road ahead will determine the fate of this precious region and the many communities that depend on it. Today's stories highlight the need for evidence-led action and hope for a more sustainable future.

Today's signal:
• A trip down the road that will determine the fate of the Amazon (grist.org)
• Climate crisis likely behind devastating Nepal-Tibet floods that killed more than 1,300, first study finds (theguardian.com)
• Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds (theguardian.com)
• Climate Change Primed Nepal Glacier for Deadly Collapse (insideclimatenews.org)
• This Texas county is mapping climate risks – and the people most exposed (yaleclimateconnections.org)