Why China is building so many coal plants despite its solar and wind boom China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions The Independent UK · Feb 3
In the West Texas oil patch, companies plan gas power plants to run new data centers The developer of one project, in Pecos County, calls it the largest power project in the U.S. Data centers are sparking a surge of gas power plant construction in Texas. The Texas Tribune · Feb 2
Argentina fires ravage pristine Patagonia forests, fueling criticism of Milei's austerity Argentina's Patagonia region is battling severe wildfires, with vast areas of Los Alerces National Park ablaze The Independent UK · Feb 2
Mexico’s push for US natural gas sparks community opposition and threatens its climate pledges Mexico is already the world's single largest buyer of U.S. natural gas The Independent UK · Feb 2
Trump’s climate policy rollback plan relies on EPA rescinding its 2009 endangerment finding – but will courts allow it? In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally declared that greenhouse gas emissions, including from vehicles and fossil fuel power plants, endanger public health and welfare. The decision, known as the endangerment finding, was based on years of evidence, and it has underpinned EPA actions on climate change ever since. The Conversation · Feb 2
Is Trump winning or losing his war on offshore wind power? The US president tried to kill offshore wind projects – now four are back under construction The Guardian - US · Feb 2
California FAIR Plan Exposure Doubles to $650 Billion — 35.8% Rate Hike Requested California’s wildfire crisis just hit a new financial flashpoint, and it’s not happening in the forests — it’s happening in the insurance system. The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, has seen its exposure explode to a staggering $650 billion, more than double what it carried just… The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 1
See the full 'Snow Moon' chill in the eastern sky at sunset tonight The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January. Space · Feb 1
Fossil fuel firms may have to pay for climate damage under proposed UN tax Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation could also force ultra-rich to pay global wealth tax The Guardian - UK · Feb 1
A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission A former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to force him out after he called out racial discrimination internally The Independent UK · Jan 31
4 Best Lake Towns Where Retirees Can Live Comfortably on Less Than $3,500 a Month These four affordable lake towns offer scenic living and low housing costs that let retirees live comfortably on less than $3,500 a month. GOBankingRates · Jan 31
What’s stopping sunny South Africa’s solar industry? Court case sheds light on the wider problem A South African solar manufacturer, ARTsolar, is taking the government and several renewable energy developers to court. The case focuses on local content rules for renewable energy projects. ARTsolar says it invested in new manufacturing capacity because it expected these rules to lead to orders for locally assembled solar panels.… The Conversation · Feb 1
China’s ‘singing desert’ shocks visitors as sand dunes begin to hum and boom Deserts are usually described as silent places, which is why the sound catches people off guard. In parts of China, visitors have reported dunes that hum, boom, or whistle when wind passes over them or when someone slides down their slopes. Over the past decade, these “singing dunes” have drawn… The Times of India · Jan 30
Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish Solar met the majority of electricity demand between 9am and 6pm in the past week as much of the country cranked air conditioners The Guardian - AU · Jan 30
Tom’s Guide · Jan 30 Salting your driveway? Here's when you should actually be doing it for maximum melt The best time to salt your driveway is not when you think — and it’s a common mistake.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 30 After a brutal winter, will spring be warm? The Old Farmer's Almanac has the answer Warm spring on the horizon? The Old Farmer’s Almanac says yes, despite heavy winter snow. What does it mean for gardeners?
The Independent UK · Jan 30 It's freezing cold and you've lost power. Here's what emergency doctors want you to do Power outages and prolonged exposure to frigid temperatures carry a risk of hypothermia that cannot be ignored
Radio France Internationale · Jan 29 'Forever chemicals' could cost Europe €1.7 trillion by 2050 PFAS pollution in Europe could cost society up to €1.7 trillion by 2050, as the European Union weighs how to deal with so-called “forever chemicals” that persist in the environment and the human body.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US Florida won’t be getting hit with massive blankets of snow and ice like the rest of the U.S., but even frosty windshields and a few flurries can feel like Antarctica to people with permanent sandal tans
Texas Observer · Jan 29 Country’s Largest Air Pollution Permit Issued to Power Plant for Data Centers in West Texas, Developer Says It’s among a handful of similarly colossal ventures announced during 2025, making Texas the global epicenter of a gas power buildout.
Barchart · Jan 29 As Enphase Energy Cuts 5% of Its Staff, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold the Solar Stock? Amid rising power demand and political crosswinds, is Enphase’s workforce cut signaling disciplined cost control? Or is deeper trouble brewing beneath the surface?
The Conversation · Jan 29 EPA’s new way of evaluating pollution rules hands deregulators a sledgehammer and license to ignore public health When I worked for the Environmental Protection Agency in the 2010s as an Obama administration appointee, I helped write and review dozens of regulations under the Clean Air Act. They included some groundbreaking rules, such as setting national air quality standards for ozone and fine particulate matter.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 28 Homeowners urged to clear these 3 critical areas now after Snowstorm Fern Snowed under? These are the 3 places you need to clear first after a snowstorm to protect your home.
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Indigenous protesters block Cargill facility in Brazil over President Lula's decree Hundreds of Indigenous people have been protesting at a Cargill facility in Santarem, Brazil, against a decree signed in August by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Euronews · Jan 28 EU invests €650 million in cross-border hydrogen and electricity infrastructure projects Spain is the EU member state receiving the most funding for cross-border electricity projects, while Germany is emerging as the frontrunner in hydrogen initiatives. Meanwhile, the European Commission is expected to launch its next call for proposals on energy infrastructure between April and June.