Clean News Today — September 25, 2026

The world is grappling with the dual challenges of transitioning to cleaner energy and adapting to the impacts of climate change. In the United States, the uncertain future of the Indian Point Energy Center highlights the ongoing shift away from nuclear power, while in Texas, a major electric utility's decision to power a $10 billion Meta data center solely with gas underscores the need for more diverse and sustainable energy solutions. Meanwhile, the intensifying effects of climate change are being felt globally, with the emerging El Niño event already breaking records and demonstrating the growing threat of extreme weather patterns.

As the consequences of climate change become more apparent, the role of technology in addressing these challenges is coming under scrutiny. The intersection of artificial intelligence and climate change is a case in point, with AI's potential to both help and hinder efforts to combat climate denial and promote sustainability. In other parts of the world, the struggle to balance economic development with environmental protection is playing out in industries such as salmon farming in Maine, where a battle is brewing over the future of the state's aquaculture sector. As the world navigates these complex issues, finding evidence-led solutions that prioritize both people and the planet will be crucial to building a more sustainable future.

Today's signal:
• Indian Point Energy Center’s Uncertain Future (insideclimatenews.org)
• Whether it’s ‘super’ or ‘Godzilla,’ El Niño is already breaking records (grist.org)
• Texas Electric Utility Only Considered Gas to Power $10 Billion Meta Data Center (insideclimatenews.org)
• AI’s Meet-Cute With Climate Denial (insideclimatenews.org)
• A Battle Brews Over Maine’s Salmon Farms (insideclimatenews.org)