Climate News Today — September 25, 2026
Why Germany Is Building an Ark for U.S. Climate Data and more — today's climate signal.
As climate change continues to reshape our world, it's clear that its impacts are being felt across the globe, from shifting ecosystems to the information we rely on to understand it. In the US, a German-led initiative is working to preserve critical climate data, safeguarding it from potential loss or manipulation, while in the UK, warmer temperatures are bringing new and exotic insect species to the country's shores. Meanwhile, efforts to combat climate change are taking many forms, from grassroots filmmaking that aims to turn anxiety into action, to China's series of five-year plans that reveal the country's evolving approach to climate and energy.
The conversation around climate change is also shifting, as AI technology increasingly plays a role in the discussion, sometimes unfortunately reinforcing climate denial narratives. Despite these challenges, there are reasons for hope. By turning climate anxiety into action and making informed decisions about our collective future, we can work towards a more sustainable tomorrow. As we consider the stakes, the question remains: would you bet on the future of our planet? Today's stories highlight the complexities and opportunities in the climate space, and offer a glimpse into the many ways that individuals, organizations, and governments are working to address this critical issue.
Today's signal:
• Why Germany Is Building an Ark for U.S. Climate Data (insideclimatenews.org)
• Would you bet on the future of our planet? (theguardian.com)
• Friday briefing: How a grassroots film is turning climate anxiety into action (theguardian.com)
• Interactive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energy (interactive.carbonbrief.org)
• AI’s Meet-Cute With Climate Denial (insideclimatenews.org)
• Big-eyed bugs and praying mantises: climate crisis drives new visitors to UK shores (theguardian.com)