Solar News Today — August 25, 2026
The Biggest Carbon Polluters Are to Blame for Half of U.S. Western Water Lost to Climate Change, ‘Groundbreaking’ Paper Says and more — today's solar signal.
As the climate crisis deepens, its far-reaching consequences are being felt across the United States, from the dwindling water supplies in the West to the planned expansion of fossil fuel-powered infrastructure. A new study highlights the disproportionate role of major carbon polluters in exacerbating the region's water scarcity, with the largest emitters responsible for half of the water lost to climate change in the US West. This comes as Nevada has taken legal action against the federal government over a plan to manage the Colorado River, citing concerns about the potentially "catastrophic impacts" of water cuts.
Meanwhile, in Texas, data center developers are pushing forward with plans for massive new gas power projects, doubling down on fossil fuels at a time when many experts argue that a rapid transition to clean energy is needed to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. Against this backdrop, it's worth recalling the legacy of environmental champions like the author of Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment, who envisioned a future where the natural world is protected for generations to come. As today's headlines illustrate, the stakes are high, and the need for bold, evidence-led action to address the climate crisis has never been more pressing.
Today's signal:
• The Biggest Carbon Polluters Are to Blame for Half of U.S. Western Water Lost to Climate Change, ‘Groundbreaking’ Paper Says (insideclimatenews.org)
• Data Center Developers in Texas Plan Massive New Gas Power Projects (insideclimatenews.org)
• Fearing ‘Catastrophic Impacts’ From Water Cuts, Nevada Sues Feds Over Colorado River Plan (insideclimatenews.org)
• Remembering the ‘Visionary’ Author of Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment (insideclimatenews.org)