Nationwide Resistance Emerges Against AI Data Center Expansion
Over 4,000 AI data centers power the tech sector’s AI ambitions, but growing community opposition highlights concerns about environmental and financial impacts
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Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Homes in Eastern Washington
Fast-moving wildfires fueled by heat and wind have destroyed roughly 600 buildings in Spokane, prompting mass evacuations and emergency declarations
Calls Grow for EU Moratorium on Large Data Centers Amid Climate and Transparency Concerns
Critics urge the European Commission to halt new large data center construction until it proves their necessity, sustainability, and compliance with climate and democratic…
Federal Grant Cuts Stall Health Improvements in Historic Georgia Community
A $19.8 million EPA grant aimed at addressing environmental health risks in Thomasville, Georgia, was rescinded, delaying vital public health and infrastructure upgrades
Why Some Antarctic Guides Quit Amid Climate Change Tourism Concerns
Former Antarctic tour guides reveal how growing visitor numbers and climate impacts led them to quit, highlighting conflicts between their environmental values and tourism…
MIT Study Links Energy Project Location to Grid Resilience Amid Climate Change
MIT researchers developed a climate-informed framework to optimize renewable energy siting, improving grid reliability and reducing blackout risk in New England and Texas by…
Wildfire Smoke from Canada and Minnesota Shrouds Large U.S. Regions
Smoke from Canada and Minnesota wildfires causes hazardous air quality alerts across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, affecting millions and prompting health advisories
New York Enacts First Statewide Moratorium on Building Data Centers
New York imposes a one-year pause on new hyperscale data center permits to address high energy and water demands amid rapid AI-driven growth
Millions Face Extreme Heat as U.S. Heat Dome Expands Eastward
Roughly 100 million Americans from the Plains to the Northeast are under heat alerts amid record-breaking temperatures and wildfire threats this week
Rising Electric Bills Prompt Tips to Save on Air Conditioning Costs
With summer energy costs climbing 10.5%, experts recommend gradual thermostat adjustments and AC maintenance to help households manage rising electric bills