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Michigan OK’s Permits for Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel — But Legal Hurdles Remain
Tribal nations and environmental advocates have called on state officials to shut down the project for years.
As Hawaii Hosts International War Games, Residents Question Costs of Militarism
Rim of the Pacific — the world’s largest maritime exercise — unleashes five weeks of intensified pollution on Hawaii.
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.
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.
Trump’s Controversial Sale of Arctic Drilling Rights Draws Almost No Interest
"Oil and gas companies ... know that drilling in the Arctic Refuge is a losing proposition,” said a critic of the sale.
Protests in Albania Grow in Opposition to Kushner’s $4 Billion Luxury Resort
“Don’t defend the oligarchs, these are the citizens’ properties!” protestors shouted.
Utah Senate President Calls for Major Reduction in Scale of Planned Data Center
The project, backed by celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary, has spurred major controversy amid Utah's water challenges.
Despite Climate Policy Setbacks, a Just Transition Is Still Within Reach
Many US states have the ability to implement climate stabilization programs and become carbon-neutral by 2050.
As Federal Government Abandons Wetlands Protection, Localities Become Frontlines
Wetlands are some of the US's most valuable and endangered environments. It's now up to local action to preserve them.
Residents of Polluted Areas Say Trump’s Rollbacks Are “Getting Really Scary”
Many communities are also frustrated with state-level inaction but still see some opportunities for pushback.