Climate News Today — October 29, 2026
As Trump Backs a Gas Pipeline, New York’s Climate Priorities Face a Test and more — today's climate signal.
As the climate crisis continues to pose an existential threat to humanity, different regions and governments are taking varying approaches to address the issue. In the United States, a new test is emerging for New York's climate priorities as former President Trump expresses support for a gas pipeline, potentially conflicting with the state's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Meanwhile, Maine is looking to its forests as a key component in reaching its climate goals, highlighting the importance of natural carbon sinks in the fight against climate change.
The conversation around climate change is also intersecting with other significant global developments, such as the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Some are warning that the climate crisis and AI could both pose catastrophic risks to humanity, but experts like Adam McKay and Philip Eubanks argue that with careful planning and action, it is possible to mitigate these risks and create a more sustainable future. Across the Atlantic, the UK government has made key climate and energy announcements in its 2026 budget, which will likely be closely watched by climate observers for signs of progress towards a low-carbon economy.
Today's signal:
• As Trump Backs a Gas Pipeline, New York’s Climate Priorities Face a Test (insideclimatenews.org)
• Maine Looks to Its Forests to Reach Climate Goals (insideclimatenews.org)
• UK budget 2026: Key climate and energy announcements (carbonbrief.org)
• Will it be AI or the climate crisis that ends humanity? We can make it neither | Adam McKay and Philip Eubanks (theguardian.com)