AI’s Dirty Secret: Why Data Centers Still Run on Fossil Fuels
Despite climate goals, AI data centers rely heavily on fossil fuels due to the scale, reliability, and speed demands of 24/7 power—here’s why.
Environment, Technology
Environment
Environment, U.S. News
Flash Flood Fury: 3 Dead as Arizona Town of Globe Drowned Overnight
A deadly flash flood in Globe, Arizona, killed at least three people and caused widespread destruction after heavy rains overwhelmed Pinal Creek.
Business, Environment
Oil Executives Push Back Against Trump’s Offshore Wind Rollbacks
In a surprising shift, oil and gas leaders are criticizing Trump’s abrupt cancellations of federally approved offshore wind projects, warning of market instability and lost investments.
Environment, U.S. News
Florida Homeowners Face Tough Choices Amid New Flood Rules
New flood-resilience regulations in Florida are forcing homeowners to choose between costly home elevations or demolition, raising concerns about affordability and cultural heritage.
Environment, U.S. News
L.A. Wildfire Evacuations Hampered by Outdated Emergency Systems
A new report reveals how aging tech, slow alerts, and extreme winds left L.A. residents unprepared during the deadly January 2025 wildfires.
Environment, U.S. News
Former Park Leaders Urge Full National Parks Closure During Shutdown
Former national park superintendents warn that keeping parks open during a government shutdown risks severe environmental and cultural harm.
Environment, International
EU Stays Course on Climate Despite U.S. Retreat
As the U.S. steps back from global climate action, the European Union reaffirms its commitment to deep emissions cuts—highlighting a growing transatlantic divide on the energy transition.
Environment, World News
Chinese Architect Kongjian Yu Dies in Brazil Plane Crash
Renowned landscape architect Kongjian Yu, creator of the ‘sponge city’ concept, was killed in a plane crash in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands during a mission to share climate-adaptive urban solutions.
Environment, World News
China Pledges First-Ever Emissions Cuts at U.N. Climate Summit
In a historic move, China has committed to its first absolute greenhouse gas emissions cuts by 2035, signaling a major shift in global climate leadership as the U.S. steps back.
Environment, World News
U.S. Isolated at 2025 U.N. Climate Summit Over Emissions Stance
While over 190 nations pledged stronger climate action at the 2025 U.N. summit, the U.S. remained absent—highlighting a growing global rift over fossil fuels and climate leadership.