The week in climate
A historic Trump rollback, hunting for methane and funding cuts for Antarctica research.
Climate Forward
February 22, 2026

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

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​Historic Climate Rollback Makes U.S. a Global Outlier on Tailpipe Rules →

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Andrew Mangum for The New York Times

E.P.A. Weakens Limits on Mercury From Coal Plants →

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stands at a podium at FEMA headquarters. Several officials stand behind her. At her feet are buckets, backpacks and other emergency supplies.

Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Associated Press

A Post-Katrina Law Guards FEMA Resources. Why Hasn’t It Stopped Noem? →

The Nathaniel B. Palmer, a large icebreaker with a red hull and white superstructure, seen at a distance on a calm sea. In the background, snow-covered mountains.

Peace Portal Photo/Alamy

Journey to Antarctica

Trump’s Cuts May Spell the End for America’s Only Antarctic Research Ship →

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Andrew Leyden for The New York Times

Potomac Sewage Spill Becomes Ecological Disaster and Political Fight →

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Regis Duvignau/Reuters

Trump Order Aims to Boost Weedkiller Targeted in Health Lawsuits →

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Wayan Barre for The New York Times

Methane Hunters Track Swamp Gas That Is Driving Climate Warming →

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David Zalubowski/Associated Press

As Trump Obliterates Climate Efforts, States Try to Fill the Gap →

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