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As Heat Wave Spreads Across the US, Data Centers Strain Electrical Grids
“Data centers need the most energy exactly when the grid has the least available to give,” said an AI platform CEO.
Study: Europe Heat Wave “Virtually Impossible” Without Human-Made Climate Change
The current heat wave would have been significantly cooler even just 50 years ago, the study points out.
Florida Law Banning Local Net-Zero Emissions Policies Will Take Effect July 1
Some worry the law could have a chilling effect on other local policies aimed at moving the state toward cleaner energy.
Trump’s Regulatory Rollbacks Fueled “Unprecedented” Wave of Climate Litigation
The US saw the most lawsuits, but battles over the dismantling of climate policy are also emerging in other countries.
Alaska GOP Pushes 800-Mile Gas Terminal and Pipeline That Could Decimate Climate
Republicans in Alaska want tax breaks for a Trump-backed megaproject that Indigenous activists oppose.
Environmental Groups Say the Fight to Shut Down “Alligator Alcatraz” Isn’t Over
“We will not rest until the government is held accountable for violating the law,” said an attorney.
Poll: Two-Thirds of Voters Say Climate Crisis Is Causing Utility Bills to Go Up
The poll also found that close to 6 in 10 voters want political candidates to back action on the climate crisis.
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Across Europe Signals Harsh Future of Climate Change
Scientists have stated that climate change is making record-breaking heat waves more frequent and intense.
An Abelardo de la Espriella Presidency Threatens Colombia’s Climate Policies
He campaigned on expanding oil, gas, and mineral extraction, and said the country should do “all the fracking possible.”
Meteorologists Warn That This Could Be the Strongest El Niño This Century
The cyclical weather pattern could lead to major disruptions in agricultural production and food security.