Climate News Today — October 27, 2026

As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, leaders and policymakers are being held to account for their responses to the emergency. In the United States, voters in Florida are weighing up their options for governor, with one candidate promising new climate policy and the other representing the status quo. Meanwhile, in Michigan, a climate candidate is courting opponents of Big Solar, highlighting the complexities of finding solutions that work for everyone. In the UK, campaigners are warning that the government in Burnham is in danger of sleepwalking into a climate disaster, underscoring the need for urgent and effective action.

The stakes are high, and the consequences of inaction are already being felt. A new report has found that the super-rich are benefiting from a "double dividend" of causing and profiting from the climate crisis, highlighting the need for a more equitable approach to addressing the issue. However, there are also signs of hope. In Brazil, climate activists are celebrating the election of Lula as a positive step forward, although they acknowledge that the fight is far from over. As policymakers and activists work to push for change, online tools are being developed to track climate-related bills and legislation, providing a valuable resource for those seeking to hold leaders to account and drive progress on climate action.

Today's signal:
• In Florida’s Gubernatorial Race, a Choice Between New Climate Policy or the Status Quo (insideclimatenews.org)
• Burnham in danger of sleepwalking into climate disaster, say campaigners (theguardian.com)
• Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds (theguardian.com)
• Climate Activists Celebrate Lula’s Win in Brazil, but Warn the Fight Is Far From Over (insideclimatenews.org)
• Online tool tracks climate-related bills in 10 states (yaleclimateconnections.org)
• The Michigan climate candidate courting opponents of Big Solar (grist.org)