Clean News Today — September 29, 2026

As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, the world is bracing for the impending impact of El Niño, a complex weather phenomenon that is expected to be particularly severe this year. The incoming El Niño has been deemed so extreme that it doesn't have a scientific name, highlighting the unusual nature of this event. Meanwhile, the influence of politics and petroleum is still being felt in various sectors, including academia, where elite universities have become entangled in the web of fossil fuel interests.

The consequences of inaction on climate change are also being felt in the policy sphere, as seen in the recent decision by the Trump administration to slash fuel-economy standards. This move is expected to have far-reaching implications for the climate, public health, and the electric vehicle market. As the world grapples with the challenges posed by climate change, it's also essential to be aware of the potential for disaster scams that can take advantage of vulnerable individuals in the aftermath of extreme events. Today's stories highlight the need for evidence-based decision-making, climate resilience, and consumer protection in the face of an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Today's signal:
• Incoming El Niño Is so Extreme It Doesn’t Have a Scientific Name (insideclimatenews.org)
• How elite universities got tangled up in politics and petroleum (grist.org)
• Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate, Health, EV Market (insideclimatenews.org)
• How to Protect Yourself From Disaster Scams (insideclimatenews.org)