The week in climate
Trump plans to gut clean car rules, El Niño’s storms and a big comeback for salmon.
Climate Forward
September 27, 2026

Here is some of our best climate reporting from the week.

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Trump Administration Plans to Gut Clean Car Rules →

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Climate Forward Highlights: Energy Secretary Dismisses Idea of Diesel Export Ban →

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With Storms on 2 Sides of the U.S., El Niño Shows Its Might →

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The Former Fracking Executive Selling Trump’s ‘Energy Dominance’ Vision →

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California Needs Water. El Niño Might Bring Too Much. →

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The Big Threat Has Been Climate Change. Now Comes A.I. →

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Michael Wier/CalTrout

Salmon Are Thriving After Klamath River Dam Removals, Study Finds →

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A Spirited Battle Over Data Centers

At the Climate Forward live event, policymakers, executives and activists debated the boom in data centers, the growing backlash and its environmental effects.

By David Gelles

António Guterres stands in a suit and tie at a U.N. podium.

A Departing U.N. Chief’s Dire Warning on Climate Change

As he nears the end of his term as the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres looks back on his efforts to stop climate change.

By David Gelles

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