Infrastructure

"Flooding in Chicago Is Getting Worse. Here’s Why."

"In a little-noticed memo early last year, Illinois scientists made a dire prediction." "Blamed in part on climate change, the threat of water ponding in your yard or your basement is growing, a Sun-Times/WBEZ investigation has found, putting health, homes at risk."

Source: Chicago Sun-Times, 05/06/2026

"Top US Nuclear Regulator Is Rewriting Its Rules For New Era Of Reactors"

"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has in recent weeks proposed a process for approving microreactors and finalized one for reactors with nontraditional designs."

Source: Canary Media, 05/05/2026

Soil at DC Golf Course Where WH Debris Was Dumped Contains Toxic Metals

"Soil at a public golf course in Washington where the Trump administration dumped debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, according to data released by the National Park Service."

Source: New York Times, 05/05/2026

"AI Boom Sparks Rare Warning Of ‘Significant Risks’ To Grid"

"North America’s grid watchdog is slated to issue its highest level of warning Monday about threats to the power system from large data centers, underscoring the challenges facing utilities and grid operators grappling with a surge in electricity demand."

Source: E&E News, 05/05/2026

"Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court To Scrap Biden Energy Efficiency Regs"

"The Trump administration is throwing its weight behind gas providers and utilities that want the Supreme Court to strike down Biden-era Department of Energy rules that tightened standards for gas-powered commercial water heaters and consumer furnaces."

Source: E&E News, 05/01/2026

Calif. Will Soon Have 300+ Data Centers. Where Will They Get Their Water?

"A proposed data center in the Imperial Valley would need 750,000 gallons of water a day. Satisfying the thirst of 24 more facilities expected to open in the state will be challenging, experts and officials say."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/30/2026

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