• Texas Freeze Dumps 1.6 Million Pounds of Toxins While Indigenous Groups Block Cargill’s Amazon Port — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sun, Feb 1 2026

    Texas Freeze Dumps 1.6 Million Pounds of Toxins While Indigenous Groups Block Cargill’s Amazon Port — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sun, Feb 1 2026

    Brutal cold forces Permian Basin oil facilities to release massive pollutant clouds as protesters maintain week-long blockade of grain terminal in Brazil. Meanwhile, soaring natural gas prices spark bipartisan geothermal support and DeSantis pushes controversial Everglades takeover. Read the full article

Texas Freeze Dumps 1.6 Million Pounds of Toxins While Indigenous Groups Block Cargill’s Amazon Port — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sun, Feb 1 2026
Industrial oil and gas facilities covered in frost during Texas winter freeze

Brutal cold forces Permian Basin oil facilities to release massive pollutant clouds as protesters maintain week-long blockade of grain terminal in Brazil. Meanwhile, soaring natural gas prices spark bipartisan geothermal support and DeSantis pushes controversial Everglades takeover.

Read MoreTexas Freeze Dumps 1.6 Million Pounds of Toxins While Indigenous Groups Block Cargill’s Amazon Port — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sun, Feb 1 2026
Australia Hits 50°C in Historic Heatwave While EPA Initiates 70 Environmental Rollbacks — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sat, Jan 31 2026
Thermometer showing extreme heat readings in Australia's desert landscape during record-breaking heatwave

Australia records only its eighth-ever 50°C temperature as extreme heat grips the continent. Meanwhile, Trump's EPA launches nearly 70 actions dismantling air, water and climate protections. Plus: Bordeaux revives 12th-century claret style amid climate pressures.

Read MoreAustralia Hits 50°C in Historic Heatwave While EPA Initiates 70 Environmental Rollbacks — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sat, Jan 31 2026