Climate News Today — October 16, 2026

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, it's easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom of it all. But amidst the dire headlines and alarming data, there are glimmers of hope and innovative approaches to mitigating the crisis. For one, the growing field of climate therapy is offering new perspectives on how to cope with the emotional toll of climate change - including, surprisingly, getting outside and reconnecting with nature. This advice from a climate therapist to "touch grass" may seem tongue-in-cheek, but it speaks to a deeper truth about the importance of grounding ourselves in the natural world.

Meanwhile, on the energy front, the trajectory of coal use is a key indicator of global progress on reducing emissions. Despite some recent setbacks, the long-term trend is still downward, and many experts argue that coal's days as a dominant energy source are numbered. And in the world of media, a new film called "Weather under Fire" is aiming to bring the climate crisis to life in a compelling and thought-provoking way. By highlighting the human stories and scientific realities behind the crisis, films like this one can help raise awareness and inspire action - and offer a sense of hope and possibility for a more sustainable future.

Today's signal:
• Advice from a climate therapist: Touch grass. (No, really.) (grist.org)
• Is coal really making a comeback? (grist.org)
• ‘Weather under Fire’: The climate change film we’ve been waiting for (yaleclimateconnections.org)