Federal firefighters warn they are dangerously understaffed during a record wildfire season, with crews reporting exhaustion, safety incidents at record levels, and critical shortages in leadership positions as the Trump administration pushes aggressive firefighting tactics.
7 min readA planned Google data centre at a former Essex speedway site threatens habitats of endangered plants and rare bumblebees, wildlife campaigners warn. The 129-acre development includes four data centre buildings and would bring jobs but raises environmental concerns about water use and long-term ec...
5 min readScotland's AI data centre expansion could raise household electricity bills and delay climate goals, according to warnings to MSPs. The Scottish Greens are calling for a planning moratorium until new national guidelines are in place, as concerns grow about energy demand and environmental impact.
9 min readThe EPA has eliminated emissions limits for coal and gas power plants, projecting $310 billion in cost savings. The decision reverses Biden-era climate regulations and is part of a broader Trump administration effort to unwind environmental protections.
5 min readThe Trump administration's EPA is poised to formally repeal carbon pollution standards for coal and gas power plants, with the announcement expected during the G20 energy ministers' meeting in Houston on September 14, 2026. The rollback would eliminate federal authority to regulate greenhouse gas...
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