đ˘ Protect Our Planet News â January 11, 2026
đ News & Actions â January 11, 2026. Climate change is an urgent threat. Get informed and take action to protect our planet.
đ Every action counts in the fight against climate change. Today in Protect Our Planet, weâre featuring January 11, 2026 news and critical calls-to-action.
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đ Climate change is not a distant threatâitâs a present and growing crisis. It endangers our environment, our communities, and the future of life on Earth. We must rise to meet this moment with courage, education, and action. Together, we can protect our ecosystems, preserve the planetâs beauty and biodiversity, and build a just, sustainable future for generations to come. Join us. Take action today to fight climate change and defend our only home.
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đŞď¸ What does climate change look like? This yearâs hurricane season is one example
What if the next hurricane season brings storms unlike anything weâve seen before? The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season saw an unusually high number of Category 5 storms despite an average total number of hurricanes, a pattern scientists say is becoming more common due to climate change. Rising ocean temperatures, fueled by heat-trapping pollution from fossil fuels, provided the energy that allowed storms like Hurricane Melissa to rapidly intensify over abnormally warm waters. Scientists warn that as the planet warms, future seasons are likely to feature fewer storms overall but a higher share of extremely powerful hurricanes, even though year-to-year variability will continue.â NPR
đ§ Will Washington Use Climate Dollars to Fix Storm-Ravaged Roads?
Washington state officials are debating how to spend billions in climate resilience funds to repair infrastructure battered by flooding, landslides, and extreme weather. Communities damaged by repeated storms hope the money will finally rebuild roads that withstand climate change, not just patch them. The discussion reflects a larger struggle nationwide over how climate dollars are spent and whether resilience keeps up with worsening disasters. â The Seattle Times
đClimate Change Is Coming for Christmas
What does climate change have to do with Christmas? Kiley Price in a piece for the Atlantic explores how warming temperatures are affecting everything from reindeer habitats and winter snowfall to insects in holiday chocolates. Scientists warn that changing weather patterns are now influencing cultural traditions weâve taken for granted for generations. â Mother Jones
đ¨ âChristmastownâ Faces Climate Reality After Brutal Northwest Storms
Severe, climate-driven storms battered the Pacific Northwest, disrupting Leavenworthâs peak holiday season with flooding, power outages, and millions in lost business, even as the town narrowly avoided catastrophic damage. Scientists say warmer, stronger atmospheric rivers are becoming more common as the planet heats up, bringing heavier rain instead of snow and creating faster, more unpredictable impacts. For Leavenworth and similar tourism-dependent communities, the storms underscore a growing need to adapt to a future of volatile weather that threatens both safety and economic stability.â The New York Times
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đ At Home
Save energy by switching to LED bulbs, upgrading to efficient appliances, and unplugging devices when not in useâsmall habits make a big impact. Choose renewable energy from your utility or consider installing rooftop solar. Conserve water by fixing leaks, shortening showers, and using efficient fixtures. Eat more plant-based meals to reduce emissions and improve your health. Compost and recycle to keep food scraps and recyclables out of landfills, cutting methane pollution. And drive lessâwalk, bike, carpool, or take public transit whenever possible, because every mile not driven helps the planet.
đź At Work
Support remote work options to reduce commutes and cut emissions. Improve efficiency by using LED lighting, motion sensors, and better insulation. Go paperless with digital tools and choose recycled materials when printing is necessary. Promote green travel by encouraging biking, carpooling, and public transportation. Buy sustainably by selecting eco-friendly, non-toxic, and recyclable products. And lead on policy by advocating for workplace sustainability goals and partnering with ethical vendors.
đ The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our time â but itâs also our greatest opportunity to rebuild, renew, and rise together. By pairing small personal changes with big collective action, we can protect our planet and secure a livable future for generations to come.
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