Climate News Today — September 26, 2026
After a Deadly Flood, What Does Climate Justice for Nepal Look Like? and more — today's climate signal.
As climate-related disasters like the deadly flood in Nepal continue to devastate communities around the world, the need for climate justice and action has never been more pressing. The UN leader's recent statement that the climate crisis is no longer a "distant warning" but a harsh reality underscores the urgency of the situation. Meanwhile, scientists and researchers are working tirelessly to gather data and raise awareness about the impacts of climate change, such as the research vessel embarking on a 22,000km journey around Antarctica to study the effects of climate change.
However, despite the growing body of evidence and the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters, there is still a disconnect in how we communicate and address the issue. Many are calling for a rethink in how we talk about climate change, in order to more effectively convey the severity of the crisis and mobilize action. As environmental measurements from around the world provide a clearer picture of the impacts of climate change, it's clear that a more nuanced and effective approach to addressing the crisis is needed - one that prioritizes climate justice, like in Nepal, and supports the kind of scientific research that's underway.
Today's signal:
• After a Deadly Flood, What Does Climate Justice for Nepal Look Like? (insideclimatenews.org)
• Public environmental measurements for 288 places (EarthPortal.com)
• Climate Crisis Is No Longer a ‘Distant Warning,’ UN Leader Says (insideclimatenews.org)
• ‘Robust little’ vessel begins treacherous 22,000km journey around Antarctica in the name of climate science (theguardian.com)
• We need to rethink how we talk about climate change (yaleclimateconnections.org)