As much of the United States experiences brutally cold temperatures, other areas of the world are facing unusually warm weather. Deadly Arctic weather has affected much of the U.S., with places like Memphis dealing with multiple broken water pipes. These subfreezing conditions have even reached as far south as Texas and Florida. The Pacific Northwest, including areas of Washington and Oregon, is under an ice storm warning, posing a significant threat after a powerful winter storm hit the region. Meanwhile, some areas continue to grapple with devastating winter storms, with widespread flight cancellations and hazardous road conditions. The impact of this extreme cold is also being felt in the oil fields of North Dakota, where bitter cold weather has caused oil spills and a slowdown in production. The freezing temperatures complicate efforts to house asylum-seekers in Chicago and impact the range and charging of electric vehicles. Tragically, Tennessee has reported at least 14 deaths related to a winter storm, emphasizing the severity of the situation worldwide. Amid the extreme weather, efforts to conserve sacred forests in India and to bolster warning systems for extreme weather are ongoing. The threat of damaging winds and heavy snowfall caused flight and train cancellations across Germany as well. The U.S. Forest Service has withdrawn a permit that would have allowed an oil railroad construction in Utah, marking a significant win for environmental protection.