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"Inside Ohio’s Revolt Against Data Centers"
#US #USA #America #Ohio

"Seattle wasn’t built for this much heat"
#US #USA #America #Seattle

Seattle wasn't built for this much heat » Yale Climate Connections
Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves.

More than 80% of North America’s forests are entering dangerous territory https://www.earth.com/plants/more-than-80-of-north-americas-forests-are-entering-dangerous-territory/

More than 80% of North America’s forests are entering dangerous territory
Warming temperatures are reshaping where tree pests and diseases can thrive, leaving some forests far more vulnerable than others.

"Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm"
#US #USA #America #Utah

Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm » Yale Climate Connections
Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy.

"How $600B of Biden’s clean energy funding escaped Trump’s cuts"
#US #USA #America #Energy

"U.S. methane emissions flatline, despite increases in oil and gas production"
#US #USA #America #Climate

U.S. methane emissions flatline, despite increases in oil and gas production
Methane emissions from the oil and gas sector held steady in the United States even as oil and gas production increased during a recent period of heightened regulations, according to new research from Johns Hopkins University.

You can still get America.gov’s chatbot to come out of its shell if you encourage it gently, with technocractic enticements and a pinch of ignorance.
#Jan6 #ChatBots #americagov

"Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery"
#US #USA #America #Turtles

Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery
Loggerhead turtles abound this season but rollback of Endangered Species Act protections could threaten future

is #America slouching towards becoming a private Corporation?
#usa

Many Americans underestimate health risks of extreme weather, new study finds #America

Many Americans underestimate health risks of extreme weather, new study finds
A changing climate increases the health risks posed by extreme weather. However, according to the 2024 Yale Climate Opinion Maps, only 47% of U.S. survey participants believed that global warming would harm them personally.

"Scientists discovered the world’s largest octopus nursery off the California coast"
#US #USA #America #California

Scientists discovered the world’s largest octopus nursery off the California coast | The Optimist Daily
A 6-acre patch of California seafloor hosts 20,000 pearl octopuses, the largest known deep-sea octopus gathering on Earth.

"US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis"
#US #USA #America #Methane

US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis
Energy Transfer, whose CEO is a major Trump donor, named as biggest single methane producer in new rankings

"Texas Grants Right to Repair Electronics, Becoming Ninth State to Pass Consumer Protection Law"
#US #USA #America #Texas

Texas Grants Right to Repair Electronics, Becoming Ninth State to Pass Consumer Protection Law | Happy Eco News
Right to repair electronics became law in Texas on September 1, making it the ninth U.S. state to require manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and manuals so consumers can fix their own devices.

"California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as Fast—And Doubles Their Survival Rate"
#US #USA #America #California

California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as Fast—And Doubles Their Survival Rate
Prairie Creek in CA has been transformed, with added wetlands for young coho salmon to grow bigger before making their journey to the ocean.

"Data center proposals keep coming to Pennsylvania. A 41,000-person Facebook group leads the fight against them"
#US #USA #America

The 41,000-person Facebook group fighting data centers in Pennsylvania
In response to souring public opinion on data centers, Pennsylvanians have flocked to grassroots Facebook groups.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #Early
America:
🎵 A Horse With No Name
#America
https://djrockcor.bandcamp.com/track/am-rica-a-horse-with-no-name-ext-intro-outro-edit-v-2
https://open.spotify.com/track/1O2Vf39x6d1gHnNlGV2djQ

Extreme heat is changing daily life for most Americans Extreme heat is changing daily life for most Americans
#America #environment #weather

"Secret tunnels in Maine help wildlife cross the road safely. Now, they're expanding for bears and moose to fit, too"
#US #USA #America

Secret wildlife tunnels in Maine will soon be big enough for moose and bears to cross the road
While the tunnels already attract turtles and foxes, expanding them will make it easier for big mammals to traverse.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #DonLettsCultureClashRadio
Sigma & America Foster:
🎵 Watchin' U
#Sigma #AmericaFoster
https://open.spotify.com/track/5s05Z636pdF2i4JqEYnBAd

I get choked up with tears every time I watch Sara Carson & Hero from America's Got Talent.
* RIP Hero.
▶️ A Homeless Girl, Her Dog… and Simon's Most HUMAN Moment.
#americasgottalent #saraandhero

One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low #America

One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low
Lake Powell has fallen to its lowest level on record after an exceptionally dry and warm winter left the Colorado River Basin with little mountain snow to melt. Lake Mead also reached record lows, raising concerns for a river system that supplies water and power to more than 40 million people. Federal officials have taken emergency steps to stabilize Lake Powell, including sending in water from another reservoir and reducing releases downstream.

"An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts."
#US #USA #America #Renewables

An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.
Solar developments led county officials to ban renewables in 2024. Now, the Republican commissioner who instigated the moratorium is leading the charge to…

6.5 million Americans face landslide risks—a new database shows where they live #America

6.5 million Americans face landslide risks—a new database shows where they live
Landslides cause an estimated $3 billion to $6 billion in damage and multiple fatalities annually in the United States. Those numbers could easily increase as housing needs spur development in landslide-prone areas and climate change increases the severity and frequency of heavy rains, which often trigger landslides. Despite the threat, there has never been a systematic, nationwide accounting of who is most at risk from landslides.

"Scientists deploy a 24-armed secret weapon to save California’s kelp forests"
#US #USA #America #California

Scientists deploy a 24-armed secret weapon to save California’s kelp forests
Team works to restore the sunflower sea star as 95% of these key underwater ecosystems have been decimated along the Pacific

"Teeny tiny bat found 100 miles from home in Nebraska office, takes most adorable photoshoot"
#US #USA #America #Nebraska

Teeny tiny bat found 100 miles from home in Nebraska office, takes most adorable photoshoot
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab rescues a teeny tiny cave myotis bat, a species never before recorded in Nebraska.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
America:
🎵 A Horse With No Name
#America
https://djrockcor.bandcamp.com/track/am-rica-a-horse-with-no-name-ext-intro-outro-edit-v-2
https://open.spotify.com/track/1O2Vf39x6d1gHnNlGV2djQ

"Execution TV? Pete Hegseth has taken the once ‘greatest democracy’ to a horrific new low"
---Paul Daley
"The American age that followed World War II was bound to end eventually. What's shocking is how suddenly that moment has arrived."
--- Phillips Payson O’Brien
#America #politics #worldorder

More than half of America’s parks are near toxic chemical sites https://www.earth.com/environment/more-than-half-of-americas-parks-are-near-toxic-chemical-sites/

More than half of America’s parks are near toxic chemical sites
Thousands of public parks across America sit near toxic-release facilities and Superfund sites, revealing a hidden overlap in communities.

"More than 1,200 Colorado students have earned a climate ‘seal’: ‘We’re the ones growing up in this world’"
#US #USA #America #Colorado

More than 1,200 Colorado students have earned a climate ‘seal’: ‘We’re the ones growing up in this world’
A statewide initiative pairs climate-focused coursework with community service – and is spreading to other states

"Wyoming's largest wildlife crossing is ahead of schedule. It plans to reduce deer-vehicle collisions by 90%"
#US #USA #America

Wyoming's new $30M wildlife crossing is ahead of schedule
There are an average of 6,000 vehicle collisions with big game every year in Wyoming. A new overpass aims to slash those numbers.

"Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity"
#US #USA #America #Alaska …

Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity
But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor mining

Dear Don;
Your are sooooo late to the game.
Greg Curnoe map of North America, 1989.
#America #Canada #Mexico

"Helicopters dump 6,000 logs into rivers in the Pacific Northwest, fixing a decades-old mistake"
#US #USA #America #Environment

Helicopters dump 6,000 logs into rivers in the Pacific Northwest, fixing a decades-old mistake
Helicopters are dropping 6,000 logs back into Washington rivers to fix a decades-old restoration mistake that dried them out.

#JimmyKimmel plays a montage of “Dozy Don”, the man who spent years calling Biden “Sleepy Joe" dozing off at one event after another.
And #MAGA #America thinks it's just fine that this loser they picked as the leader of the free worls, falls asleep in front of world leaders & major events.
#trump

"Family Sells 650 Acres on East Texas Lake to Become State Park, Saying Land is ‘Part of my soul’"
#US #USA #America #Texas

Family Sells 650 Acres on East Texas Lake to Become State Park, Saying Land is ‘Part of my soul’
Future park visitors will enjoy scenic blufftop lake views, wildlife and bird watching, and the property’s existing pecan orchard.

"A small New Hampshire city is building tunnels just for salamanders. They're already saving lives"
#US #USA #America #NewHampshire

New Hampshire city builds tunnels just for salamanders
In the neighboring state of Vermont, salamander crossings constructed in 2015 have reduced the number of amphibian deaths at that site by 80%.

"Decades ago, this frog species vanished from Yosemite. Now, 10,000 have been released back into the wild"
#US #USA #America #Yosemite

Decades ago, this species vanished from Yosemite. Now, 10,000 of them are back
After 10 years of coordinated conservation work, the amphibian is back to its natural habitat.

One of America’s healthiest coral reefs is losing its resilience https://www.earth.com/environment/one-of-americas-healthiest-coral-reefs-is-losing-its-resilience/

One of America’s healthiest coral reefs is losing its resilience
Nitrogen locked in coral skeletons traces 270 years of Mississippi River pollution reaching a reef long considered remarkably resilient.

"California is building two wildlife crossings for mountain lions in Joshua Tree. The first phase is now underway"
#US #USA #America

First phase of Joshua Tree wildlife crossings now underway
The Mojave Desert Land Trust has gathered over $6 million in state grants to plan and design wildlife crossings in the area.

"Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard"
#US #USA #America #Heatwave

Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard » Yale Climate Connections
People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures.

"Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report"
#US #USA #America #Arctic

Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report
Move by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is latest government rollback of climate science activity

"First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 ‘Good Samaritan Act’"
#US #USA #America #Environment

First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 'Good Samaritan Act'
The Good Samaritan act passed in 2024 with broad bipartisan support after 20 years of campaigning by groups including Trout Unlimited.

"Yellowstone rangers find and donate hundreds of discarded baseball caps from the park's hot springs"
#US #USA #America

Yellowstone rangers clean 20K pieces of trash from the park — including some surprising finds
From claw clips to camera lens caps, the thousands of trash items reveal a lot about national park visitors.

"Coal-to-solar project lands a rare clean-energy win in Ohio"
#US #USA #America #Ohio

Coal-to-solar project lands a rare clean-energy win in Ohio
The solar-plus-storage project faced no opposition despite growing pushback to clean energy in the state — likely because of its brownfield location.

"Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open"
#US #USA #America #Michigan

Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open
A federal court is declaring that the energy department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date

"US EPA to undo carbon emission limits for power plants at G20 meeting"
#US #USA #America #Emissions
…

"First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 ‘Good Samaritan Act’"
#US #USA #America #Environment

First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 'Good Samaritan Act'
The Good Samaritan act passed in 2024 with broad bipartisan support after 20 years of campaigning by groups including Trout Unlimited.

"‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead"
#US #USA #America #Texas

‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead
Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas park

"New England invested in solar. It saved residents millions in electricity costs during a heat wave this month"
#US #USA #America

New England invested in solar. It saved residents $130M in electricity costs amid heat wave
A new report found that solar arrays saved $39 million to $54 million in a single day of a recent heat wave.

"Humpback whale entanglements are on the rise. Oregon is trying innovative 'rope-free crab traps' to help"
#US #USA #America

Humpback whale entanglements are on the rise. Oregon hopes innovative 'rope-free crab traps' will help
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts new rules to enforce vessel monitoring system and to begin testing pop-up gear in state’s Dungeness crab fishery.

"Florida dumped half a million oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico. No one expected the results to be this good."
#US #USA #America

Florida dumped half a million oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico. No one expected the results to be this good.
Florida dumped 500,000 tons of oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico, which helped rebuild damaged reefs and restore marine habitats.

"Michigan Voters Just Sent a Resounding Message About Data Centers"
#US #USA #America #Michigan

"More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump
Trump-supporting states are driving the solar boom even as Republican policies complicate its future.

"Trail camera in Idaho backcountry captures footage of bears, elk, mountain lion cubs using the same spring"
#US #USA #America #Idaho

Trail camera captures bears, elk, cubs in Idaho backcountry— 'Every animal in the woods uses this one spring'
A wildlife montage on YouTube is piquing public interest in trail cameras.

"The U.S. Public Is Losing Its Say on Environmental Policy"
#US #USA #America #Environment

How the U.S. Public Lost Its Say on Environmental Policy
Federal agencies have long been required to seek public comment when writing new regulations or approving large projects, from highways to data centers. The Trump administration is systematically undercutting that process, stifling public input while skirting federal laws.

"July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country"
#US #USA #America #Heatwave

July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country
Scientists have made clear that the elevated heat in the US was being amplified by the human-caused climate crisis

"As monarch butterflies migrate for the fall, meet the Chicago woman trying to protect them"
#US #USA #America #Chicago

As monarch butterflies migrate for the fall, meet the Chicago woman trying to protect them
Claudia Galeno-Sánchez has turned her garden into a sanctuary for the insects by planting native milkweed and wildflowers

"Can Florida’s ‘coastal corridor’ project safeguard wildlife and boost economy?"
#US #USA #America #Florida

Can Florida’s ‘coastal corridor’ project safeguard wildlife and boost economy?
Conservationists have created a ‘coastal corridor’ of ocean-based projects designed to preserve and nourish vulnerable marine life

"We just had the hottest August, hottest summer, and hottest year to date in U.S. history"
#US #USA #America #Climate

We just had the hottest August, hottest summer, and hottest year to date in U.S. history » Yale Climate Connections
NOAA data show unprecedented heat, as deepening drought, shrinking reservoirs, and a severe wildfire season underscore the growing impacts of a warming climate. Could El Niño bring some relief?

"Ørsted turns on 500 MWh battery project with co-located solar in Texas"
#US #USA #America #Teax

Ørsted turns on 500 MWh battery project with co-located solar in Texas - pv magazine Global
The Old 300 Storage project has reached commercial operations and is now fully integrated with the ERCOT grid, using made-in-America Tesla battery energy storage systems (BESS). It is co-located with a 430 MW solar project that was switched on in 2024.

"How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke"
#US #USA #America #Wildfires

How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke
Mutual aid groups that started giving out PPEs during COVID are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communities

"US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution"
#US #USA #America #Datacentres

US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution
From rare bacteria to ‘forever chemicals’, a series of cases of violations or alleged pollution has prompted alarm

"‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn"
#ElNino #US #USA #America

‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn
Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027

"In a first, Utah got more power from solar than any other source"
#US #USA #America #Utah

In a first, Utah got more power from solar than any other source
The state used to run on coal, relying on it for as much as 78 percent of its power a decade ago. But now renewables are surging.

"Florida zoo captures adorable moment when a newborn baby sloth meets his dad"
#US #USA #America #Florida

Florida zoo captures adorable moment when a newborn baby sloth meets his dad
A Florida zoo captured the moment a newborn baby sloth met his dad for the first time, with record-setting elderly parents.

"The Winners and Losers of Maine’s Race to Armor Its Shoreline Against Climate Change"
#US #USA #America #Maine…

"Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves"
#US #USA #America #Trump

Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves
Interior department given three months to decide whether wolves can be removed from endangered species list

"The plastic waste overtaking New York – and the people trying to curb it"
#US #USA #America #NewYork

The plastic waste overtaking New York – and the people trying to curb it
From New York to Quebec, photographer Bryan Anselm spent months capturing spaces overrun with plastic and the actions individuals and groups are taking to reduce waste

"9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year"
#US #USA #America #Education

9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year » Yale Climate Connections
Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country.

"Data Centers are Helping Fuel a U.S. Battery Boom"
#US #USA #America #Batteries

Data Centers are Helping Fuel a U.S. Battery Boom

"US states and cities sue over Trump EPA’s repeal of emissions rules"
#US #USA #America #Emissions

US states and cities sue over Trump EPA’s repeal of emissions rules
Democratic-led coalition says gutting key protections will set US back decades and worsen climate crisis

"Cincinnati gives out nearly $1 million to residents fighting climate change"
#US #USA #America #Ohio

Cincinnati gives out nearly $1 million to residents fighting climate change » Yale Climate Connections
The city’s Seeds of Change program is funding community gardens, composting efforts, solar installations, a bike repair program, and more.

"Trail cameras catch elusive, endangered ocelots using wildlife crossing in Texas"
#US #USA #America #Texas

Trail cameras catch elusive, endangered ocelots using wildlife crossing in Texas
There are fewer than 100 wild ocelots left in the United States. Wildlife crossings may have saved them from extinction.

"Judge rules 2,000 Catalina Island deer can be killed to save native plant species"
#US #USA #America #Animals

Judge rules 2,000 Catalina Island deer can be killed to save native plant species
Cull of animals that eat native shrubs, causing spread of fast-igniting grasses, to go ahead despite fierce opposition

"The state that’s beating dirty electricity "
#US #USA #America #NewMiexico

The state that's beating dirty electricity  » Yale Climate Connections
Abundant sunshine and smart policy have made New Mexico’s grid far more climate-friendly. 

"US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits"
#US #USA #America #Emissions

US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits
Records show Vineland facility in New Jersey emitted health-harming pollution before regulators stepped in

"When this Idaho wildlife crossing is complete, migrating deer will be able to walk under a busy highway"
#US #USA #America #Idaho

New Idaho wildlife crossing nearly complete, aims to protect migrating deer
The Rocky Point Wildlife Underpass is nearly built along US Highway 30, south of Montpelier.

"US declines to protect endangered monkeys used in medical research"
#US #USA #America #Monkeys

US declines to protect endangered monkeys used in medical research
The U.S. has again declined to protect endangered long-tailed macaques under the Endangered Species Act, allowing continued imports for biomedical research.

"Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species"
#US #USA #America #Animals

Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species
Decision to rescind ‘roadless rule’ opens more than 45m acres of national forests to roads, drilling and logging

"Trail camera captures rare sighting of endangered lynx kitten and its mother in Colorado"
#US #USA #America #Colorado

Trail camera captures rare sighting of a mama-and-baby lynx family in Colorado
The rare cat has been endangered for half a century.

"Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says
Fossil fuel firms have spent years trying to regulate climate research by donating to US universities, study authors argue

"Even protected Florida wetlands can't escape microplastic pollution"
#US #USA #America #Florida

Even protected Florida wetlands can't escape microplastic pollution
Microplastics are turning up almost everywhere—from oceans and rivers to soils and sediments—yet far less is known about what happens when they enter freshwater wetlands. Often overlooked in favor of marine and coastal environments, wetlands can act as both pathways and traps for microplastics, potentially capturing and retaining pollution.

"Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions"
#US #USA #America #Cars

Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars

"Hormone-disrupting herbicide contaminating 25% of continental US rivers, report finds"
#US #USA #America #Environment

Hormone-disrupting herbicide contaminating 25% of continental US rivers, report finds
Atrazine, banned in 60 countries, polluting rivers at levels that can harm wildlife and may threaten human health

"US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters"
#US #USA #America #DataCentres …

US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters
Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s use

"Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call
Senators’ report says taxpayers face higher bills after ‘bargain’ between president and major polluters

"One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low"
#US #USA #America #Water

One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low
Lake Powell has fallen to its lowest level on record after an exceptionally dry and warm winter left the Colorado River Basin with little mountain snow to melt. Lake Mead also reached record lows, raising concerns for a river system that supplies water and power to more than 40 million people. Federal officials have taken emergency steps to stabilize Lake Powell, including sending in water from another reservoir and reducing releases downstream.

"Agency says sea turtle eggs laid on California beaches are a first for the US West Coast"
#US #USA #America #California

Agency says sea turtle eggs laid on California beaches are a first for the US West Coast
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A reptile believed to be struggling in sand at a Southern California beach was simply making history: a sea turtle laying eggs on the U.S. West Coast. And three days later, there were more. An olive ridley turtle — maybe the same one — laid eggs on Sept. 19, a […]

"US fossil fuel lobbyists also represent hundreds of cities fighting for climate damages"
#US #USA #America #Climate

US fossil fuel lobbyists also represent hundreds of cities fighting for climate damages
Analysis of federal lobbying disclosures shows local governments working with firms also linked to fossil fuel giants

"Trump’s Iran war supercharged EV sales everywhere except the U.S."
#US #USA #America #Cars

Trump’s Iran war supercharged EV sales everywhere except the U.S. » Yale Climate Connections
As the Iran conflict pushed gas past $4 a gallon, EV sales spiked worldwide – with Chinese automakers winning the race U.S. policy handed them.

"Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A judge just ordered its revival"
#US #USA #America #Energy…

Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A Rhode Island judge just ordered its revival
Biden-era incentives for residential rooftop panels remain uncertain as plaintiffs await federal appeal.

"US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds"
#US #USA #America #China

US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds
There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacenters

"Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find"
#US #USA #America #Health

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find
Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cuts

"Solar and storage account for 91% of new U.S. grid capacity in Q1"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Solar and storage account for 91% of new U.S. grid capacity in Q1 - pv magazine Global
Data published by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) indicates that rapid deployment across major regional grids has driven a series of generation and capacity records during the first six months of the year.

"Otters may be back in the Bronx River, but it’s still legal to kill them in New York state"
#US #USA #America #NewYork

Otters may be back in the Bronx River, but it’s still legal to kill them in New York state
Letter: Peter J McKosky celebrates the return of the river otter after a century to New York, but notes that hundreds are violently killed in traps every year elsewhere in the state

"Billions in rare earth elements may be hiding in America’s coal ash"
#US #USA #America #Ash

Billions in rare earth elements may be hiding in America’s coal ash
Scientists are looking to diatoms, sea sponges, and plants for a cleaner way to recover rare earth elements and other valuable minerals hidden inside coal ash, red mud, and mine tailings. The bio-inspired approach could turn massive industrial waste piles into useful materials while reducing energy use, harsh chemicals, and reliance on new mining.

"Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm
Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from Unesco

"The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis"
#US #USA #America #ColoradoRiver

The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis
The 10-year blueprint mandates water cuts of up to 40% for California, Arizona and Nevada

"California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires"
#US #USA #America #California

California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires
Regulations that would block sale of older tires praised by environmental groups amid rightwing backlash

"New England Affirms Faith in Wind Energy’s Future"
#US #USA #America #NewEngland