Infrastructure

Tiny Texas River Agency Plans to Build Largest Desalination Plant in US

"Officials from the Nueces River Authority collected millions of dollars from cities and utility districts near San Antonio and Austin before they partnered with an Israeli desalination giant."

Source: Inside Climate News, 06/23/2026

Trump DOE Pushed To Divert Puerto Rico Solar Funds To Bankrupt Utility

"Internal documents show the Department of Energy knew the decision "may generate negative commentary" and be perceived as "undue favoritism.""

Source: Grist, 06/23/2026

US Proposes To Slash Costs For Energy Drillers On Federal Lands

"The Trump administration on Monday proposed looser rules for oil and gas drilling operations on federal ​lands, including a dramatic cut to clean-up costs ‌for abandoned wells."

Source: Reuters, 06/23/2026

Trump Coal Push Breathes New Life Into Plants With Repeated Violations

"At least three of the 12 coal plants the Trump administration funded have been repeatedly cited for violating environmental regulations, amplifying public-health concerns."

Source: Inside Climate News, 06/22/2026

The Blue Paint Is Peeling Off The Reflecting Pool

"For days, workers have been trying to rid the Reflecting Pool of algae after a more than $14 million renovation that President Donald Trump said was “done properly” and “could last for 100 years.” But now workers have another problem to contend with: peeling paint."

Source: Washington Post, 06/22/2026

Databases on Data Centers, Brockovich and Beyond

An explosion of new artificial intelligence data centers means potential trouble, as they hoover up power and water, and spew global warming gases. It’s a story with national and global ramifications, certainly. But it’s also one that can be reported locally. Reporter’s Toolbox offers up some handy databases for environmental journalists to find data center stories in their communities. 

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Trump DOI To Buy Back 4 More Leases For Offshore Wind Projects

"The Trump administration said Wednesday it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels. The latest deal brings the total amount spent on these agreements to nearly $2.6 billion."

Source: AP, 06/18/2026

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