Energy & Fuel

Is Your Data Center Getting A Big Discount On Electricity? That’s Redacted

"The surge of new data center development is making people worried. How much energy and water will these resource-hungry centers consume? Will they drive new fossil fuel pollution? How much will household electricity prices go up? These questions have answers, but in many cases, the details of new data centers are blocked from public view."

Source: Yale Climate Connections, 03/04/2026

"Trump Bets That ‘Energy Dominance’ Will Make War in Iran Less Costly"

"The Trump administration has said that it has more leeway to act aggressively in the Middle East because the world is flush with oil and gas, thanks in part to record U.S. production, and has less to fear than it once did from energy price shocks."

Source: NYTimes, 03/04/2026

Scientists Clash With Chemical Firms As Congress Proposes TSCA Changes

"Scientists and health advocates say proposed changes to a key US chemicals safety law would upend protections for children and other vulnerable populations suffering from toxic exposures, while industry leaders argue the changes would help them get new chemicals to market without sacrificing safety."

Source: The New Lede, 03/03/2026

"Dow Asks Texas to Legalize Plastic Pollution From Its Seadrift Complex"

"Facing multiple lawsuits, Dow requests an “unprecedented” permit amendment to authorize its discharge of polyethylene pellets into coastal waters."

Source: Inside Climate News, 03/03/2026

Trump EPA Moves To Kill System That Protects US From Chemical Disasters

"The Trump administration is slowly dismantling the federal disaster management system that protects the nation from chemical catastrophes, such as fires and explosions at high-risk facilities."

Source: Guardian, 03/03/2026

Renewable Job Training Makes the Grade at Community Colleges

Jobs are relatively plentiful in green energy fields, whether in solar, wind, geothermal, energy efficiency, storage or hydro. To get at the trend, environmental journalists can check in with area community colleges, many of which offer technical training — and local stories. TipSheet has a closer look at the phenomenon, with a dozen story ideas and reporting resources for your coverage.

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