A heat dome threatens the Fourth of July weekend with extreme temps and power strain

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People try to stay cool during a heat wave in Manhattan on July 01, 2026 in New York City. New York City has issued an extreme heat warning as temperatures are expected to rise into the high 90s over the next few days, with a heat index over 100 degrees.
Temperatures are set to rise as a heat dome forms over parts of the US.

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US energy chief says concerns about data centers are 'overblown'

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Chris Wright urged supporters of data centers to push back on those who criticize their development.

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Before air conditioning was common, people used blocks of ice and fire hydrants to stay cool

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A woman holds up a drink under an umbrella
Air conditioning didn't become common in American homes until the mid-20th century.

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The American mind cannot comprehend Europe's AC aversion

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a woman cools herself with a small personal fan
As a brutal heat wave hits Europe, many Americans have the same question: Why don't you just get AC?

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Trump Just Lost His War on Wind Energy

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The administration has withdrawn its appeal of a federal court ruling that shot down Trump’s freeze on federal leasing and permitting for wind projects.

America’s Solar Just Hit a Critical Milestone That Won’t Make Trump Happy

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Despite the Trump administration's efforts to revitalize domestic coal power, renewables continue to set new records.

Erin Brockovich says people are angry because data centers are being 'shoved down their throats' in secrecy

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Environmental activist Erin Brockovich
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has joined the fight against the proliferation of AI data centers.

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The city of Coachella considers a data center moratorium after big-time backlash

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MAY 13: Environmental advocates and progressive lawmakers hold a rally in support of legislation that would put a moratorium on new data centers in the state on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y.

MIT Scientists May Have Found a Way to Pull Lithium From Rocks Without Trashing the Planet

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If scaled up, this method could easily address the biggest issues in lithium mining, as well as the looming supply crisis for the valuable element.

New Hampshire data center developer withdraws plans hours before opponents were to pack town meeting

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Plans for a proposed data center in Nottingham, New Hampshire.
Plans for the proposed data center in Nottingham, New Hampshire, included repurposing existing structures and developing a 4-acre building.

Nottingham City Planning Application

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