CCRadar - Climate Change News

CBS • 2026-03-21

After the West's historic snow drought, spring could bring water shortages and wildfires

The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-03-20

Why unprecedented March heat wave has experts worried about what comes next

The most destructive wildfires in Southern California history. The region's wettest holiday season.

The Atlantic • 2026-03-19

There’s No Way the West Will Have a Normal Summer

This week’s record-breaking heat dome augurs badly for the months to come.

The Guardian • 2026-03-20

From black rain to marine pollution, the war in Iran is an environmental disaster

In this week’s newsletter: with US-Israeli strikes hitting oil refineries, military bases and nuclear facilities, monitors are warning that the conflict will have devastating effects

Los Angeles Times • 2026-03-17

Toxic pollution from Iran war will spread and last for decades

Missiles and bombs contain heavy metals and other toxic pollutants, which can linger for decades in air, soil and water. Cleanup is difficult and expensive.

CNBC • 2026-03-16

Why Trump has his sights on Iran's Kharg Island — and what it means for the oil market

Trump's decision to order strikes on Kharg Island has pushed one of the world's most critical oil hubs into the center of the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.