Skeptical Science New Research Round-up: Week 13, 2026
A curated guide to the latest peer-reviewed climate studies featured in Skeptical Science’s Week 13, 2026 round-up, covering Antarctic ice loss, ocean heat uptake, urban cool-roof solutions and agroforestry soil-carbon gains.
New Research Reveals Frontline Communities Experience Heightened Concern Over Extreme Heat and Climate Impacts
Groundbreaking research shows that while frontline and non-frontline communities share equal concern about global warming, those in frontline areas are significantly more worried about specific climate impacts like extreme heat and power outages, underscoring the critical need for tailored climate communication and policy interventions.
Climate Research Roundup: Week 12, 2026 – Fresh Insights from the Latest Science
Skeptical Science’s weekly digest spotlights cutting-edge peer-reviewed papers released in March 2026, synthesizing what they reveal about extreme weather attribution, tipping-point risks, and the narrowing window for climate action.
New Nature Climate Change Study Reveals Policy Interactions Drive Carbon Pricing Success
A comprehensive Nature Climate Change study analyzing over 10,000 climate policies across 100+ countries finds that emissions trading systems reduce emission intensity by 15.4% and carbon taxes by 8.5%, with policy coherence potentially boosting effectiveness by 22.3%.
Private Sector Climate Action in Pacific Islands: New Study Identifies Barriers and Solutions for Small Island States
A comprehensive study examines private sector engagement in climate action across Pacific Small Island Developing States, identifying key barriers like limited access to localized climate information, fragmented regulations, and insufficient financial incentives while proposing actionable solutions to mobilize private capital for sustainable development.
Food and Beverage Industry Trends March 2026: Regulatory Shifts and Sustainability Innovations
March 2026 brings significant changes to the food and beverage industry with new sustainability regulations, consumer behavior shifts, and technological innovations. This analysis examines the key trends that will define the industry in 2026 and beyond.
New Research Identifies 28 Climate Policies That Consistently Reduce Emissions
Researchers have identified 28 climate policies that consistently reduce greenhouse gas emissions across different countries and contexts, offering policymakers a data-driven roadmap for effective climate action.
Climate Science Research Roundup: Week #10 2026 Edition
A digest of peer-reviewed climate studies from week #10, 2026: narrowing climate-sensitivity bounds, regional rainfall shifts, deep-ocean heat uptake, cost-parity battery storage, and evidence-based communication tactics.
Ten New Climate Science Insights Reveal Accelerating Global Changes and Urgent Policy Needs
The 2025 edition of the annual "Ten New Insights in Climate Science" report synthesizes cutting-edge research revealing record global warmth, accelerating ocean warming, and a weakening land carbon sink, emphasizing the critical role of satellite data in guiding urgent climate policy.
Climate Policies Are Working: New Research Shows 3 Billion Tonnes of CO₂ Avoided in 2022
A major international study led by UK and EU researchers demonstrates that climate policies are effectively reducing carbon emissions, with countries implementing stricter, sector-specific measures achieving the most significant decarbonization results.
Local Renewable Energy Restrictions Surge 22% Across U.S. Counties, Threatening Just Energy Transition
A comprehensive update from the Center for Progressive Reform shows that 975 U.S. counties now impose restrictions on wind or solar projects—up 22% since 2023—highlighting growing local barriers to a just energy transition.
Canada’s 2025 Progress Report Reveals Mixed Results in Federal Sustainable Development Strategy
Canada's latest progress report on the 2022-2026 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy reveals that while some milestones have been met in clean fuels, housing, and water systems, significant challenges remain in climate action, species protection, and equity initiatives.