Climate Change

"Building fossil-fuel infrastructure to power data centers is a poor bet. Renewables are by far the cheaper, faster choice."

"EPA on Friday gave major greenhouse gas emitters a reprieve from annual emissions reporting requirements until October — when, the agency said, it would have finalized its proposal to end the requirement."

"The US Forest Service is proposing a massive project in a national forest in Michigan that would log land roughly the size of Detroit, expand gravel mining and build roads."

"The fate of one of the last thriving coral reefs in Florida may be imperiled by plans to widen the shipping channel leading into Port Everglades."

"Linn County has adopted some of the nation’s strictest data center zoning rules. Residents say the protections aren’t enough."

"A push to emphasize affordability isn’t climate hushing, its advocates say. But a Democratic think tank has suggested this recalibration is in order — and some in the party are tweaking their messaging."

"The country’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas benefited from what critics say is a questionable IRS interpretation of tax credits."

"Ice loss in the Antarctic Ocean may be killing the sea birds during their molting season."

"As of last year, 34 states have programs that call on utilities to use smart thermostats and water heaters, batteries and EV chargers, and energy management systems at businesses and factories to combat rising electricity rates."

"The payments to states drain a large share of FEMA’s budget reserves, raising questions about the agency’s ability to respond to disasters."