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Another Big Loser in the 2026 Midterms? Data Centers [1]

It turns out voters really don’t like data centers, judging from the shellacking the massive artificial intelligence-centered energy and water consumers took in the recent U.S. elections. The latest TipSheet takes a look at where data centers stumbled and how they may fare in locales near you, with questions to ask and resources to report your stories.

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Activism [3]
Climate Change [4]
Consumer [5]
Economy & Business [6]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Politics [8]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Policy [12]
Pollution [13]
Technology [14]
Water & Oceans [15]
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National (U.S.) [16]
Visibility: 
Public [17]
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Mapping the Future of Climate Journalism [18]

As “climate hushing” mutes public conversation about climate change, many journalists are struggling to find the support and resources they need to keep reporting this urgent story. Angela Evans and Andrew McCormick brought together some of those journalists to tackle tough questions about the beat and where it’s headed. Here are the key takeaways. 

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Features [19]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [4]
Economy & Business [6]
Environmental Justice [20]
Environmental Politics [8]
Government [9]
Journalism & Media [10]
Technology [14]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [16]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [21]
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Public [17]
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Disaster-Prone Communities Face Cuts and Slowdowns in Federal Help [22]

"The Trump administration is scaling back or stalling investments that help vulnerable places harden themselves to rising flood and fire threats."

Climate Change [4]
Disasters [23]
Environmental Health [24]
Environmental Politics [8]
Government [9]
People & Population [25]
Water & Oceans [15]
Public [17]
National (U.S.) [16]
Source: New York Times [26], 11/09/2026
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With Hopes Low and Temperatures High, Climate Summit Opens in Turkey [27]

"As heads of state and delegates from nearly every nation make their way on Monday to Antalya, Turkey, for the United Nations climate talks, one question hangs over the event: Will it matter?"

Climate Change [4]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Health [24]
Environmental Justice [20]
Environmental Politics [8]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Pollution [13]
Science [28]
Technology [14]
Public [17]
International [29]
Source: New York Times [30], 11/09/2026
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Can the Transition to Clean Energy Survive the War in Iran? [31]

"The war in Iran has been very good for renewable energy. More than 40 countries have started or accelerated projects involving wind, solar, electric and other low carbon technologies." ... But the pivot to clean energy is only part of the story. The disruption of a once reliable trade of oil and gas in the Middle East has caused much of the world to double down on fossil fuels in a desperate scramble for secure, and immediate, supplies.

Climate Change [4]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Politics [8]
Pollution [13]
Public [17]
International [29]
Source: New York Times [32], 11/09/2026
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The Midterms Could Unleash A New Era For Clean Energy In These 3 States [33]

"Democrats achieved long-sought “trifectas” in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. They have big plans for climate action."

Climate Change [4]
Economy & Business [6]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Politics [8]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Pollution [13]
Public [17]
National (U.S.) [16]
Source: Grist [34], 11/06/2026
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Trump Cuts Cost Tribes $470M, Gutting Funding For Climate Projects [35]

"The cuts, compounded by the rollback of Inflation Reduction Act grants, deepen decades of federal underinvestment in Indian Country."

Climate Change [4]
Economy & Business [6]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Justice [20]
Environmental Politics [8]
Laws & Regulations [11]
People & Population [25]
Public [17]
National (U.S.) [16]
Source: Grist [36], 11/06/2026
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ECB's Lagarde Urges Climate Resilience Drive After Scorching Summer [37]

"European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde urged Europe on Wednesday to boost climate-related insurance, invest more in power infrastructure ​and help companies generate their own electricity, saying last ‌summer's extreme heat should serve as a warning."

Climate Change [4]
Disasters [23]
Environmental Health [24]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Public [17]
Europe [38]
Source: Reuters [39], 11/06/2026
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Democrats Eye Inquiries Into Trump Actions On Energy, Public Land [40]

"Democrats in Congress are poised to ramp up investigations into Trump administration efforts to limit renewable energy development, promote fossil fuels and mining, and open up public lands to commercial interests."

Climate Change [4]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Politics [8]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Public [17]
National (U.S.) [16]
Source: New York Times [41], 11/06/2026
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The Blue Wave Is Straining The AI Boom [42]

"The AI race is about to crash into Democrats’ pledge to rein in data centers."

Climate Change [4]
Economy & Business [6]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Politics [8]
Laws & Regulations [11]
Technology [14]
Public [17]
National (U.S.) [16]
Source: POLITICO [43], 11/06/2026
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