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A surprising consensus is emerging across America’s political divide: widespread opposition to the rapid expansion of data centers that power artificial intelligence and cloud computing. From Trump supporters to Bernie Sanders progressives, communities are finding rare common ground in their…
Pennsylvania lawmakers voted Wednesday to formally withdraw from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), cementing the state’s exit from a multi-state program designed to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. The withdrawal was included as part of negotiations to pass…
At the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, Indonesia is making an aggressive pitch to become a global leader in carbon trading, despite mounting criticism from environmental experts who question whether these credits deliver real climate benefits. The country has transformed…
A desperate seal escaped an orca pod by jumping onto a photographer's boat in Washington's Salish Sea, as European Union climate leadership erodes amid rising right-wing politics. Australia's climate scientist Tim Flannery warns against coalition compromises on environmental reform.
In a stunning victory for grassroots environmental activism, ExxonMobil recently announced it would delay construction of a massive $10 billion plastics manufacturing facility along the Texas Gulf Coast. While the oil giant cited “market conditions” as the reason, the decision…
The world could see oil consumption reach its highest point around 2030 before beginning a decline, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook released Wednesday. However, the report reveals a more sobering picture for overall climate progress,…
In the small town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania—located in the heart of Trump-supporting territory—a surprising consensus is emerging around solar energy. Superintendent Colleen Friend of the Carlisle Area School District has encountered minimal opposition while leading efforts to install a football…
The UK Labour government appears poised to dramatically reduce heat pump subsidies in its upcoming November 26 budget, potentially undermining the country’s transition away from expensive fossil fuel dependence. This move contradicts Labour’s campaign promises to move beyond short-term political…
French energy giant TotalEnergies is moving forward with plans to restart its massive liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, four years after halting operations due to deadly insurgent attacks. The company officially lifted its force majeure status on October 24,…
Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey, according to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025 released in November. While the continent is experiencing unprecedented growth in renewable energy capacity, a stark reality persists: 600 million…
