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
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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
Europe Warms to Air Conditioning as Heat Waves Intensify
Extreme heat waves sweeping Europe have prompted a surge in air conditioning adoption, shifting cultural norms amid rising temperatures and concerns over climate change
SELC Challenges xAI’s Memphis Data Center Over Clean Air Violations
The Southern Environmental Law Center is suing xAI over illegal gas turbine use at its Memphis data center, spotlighting transparency and environmental justice concerns
Europe Shatters Heat Records as Intense Heatwave Spreads
Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic broke temperature records as a severe heatwave grips Europe, straining infrastructure and healthcare systems
Most Americans Oppose Data Centers Near Them, CBS Poll Shows
A CBS News poll reveals that more than twice as many Americans oppose having data centers built near them due to environmental and resource…
France Bans Outdoor Drinking and Boosts Emergency Measures Amid Intense Heat Wave
France imposes outdoor alcohol bans and wildfire alerts as temperatures soar above 100°F, disrupting events and prompting school closures to protect vulnerable populations
San Carlos Reservoir Near Empty After Drought Triggers Fish Kill
Drought and water releases left Arizona’s San Carlos Reservoir less than 1 percent full by May 2026, causing a massive fish die-off and prompting…