Climate news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

In Climate on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Wildfires alter global methane levels in atmosphere. Also: Trump announces plan to end emissions restrictions on oil drilling operations; Super El Niño combined with climate change driving record sea levels in California.

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Trump announces plan to end emissions restrictions on oil drilling operations.Union-Bulletin · Oct 28, 12:44 AM
Super El Niño combined with climate change driving record sea levels in California.The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists · Oct 27, 7:54 PM
Climate-driven wildfires now altering global atmospheric methane levels, research shows.Earth Sciences New Zealand · Oct 27, 8:41 PM

University of California launches $38 million climate institute across UC system.UC Irvine News · Oct 27, 11:10 PM
Canadian youth testify about climate-related despair in unprecedented government accountability trial.France 24 · Oct 28, 12:06 AM

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