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Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Rubble from Trump ballroom dumped at DC golf course has toxic metals, data shows

A federal judge warned the Trump administration to proceed cautiously with plans to revamp a historic golf course amid environmental concerns.
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

The Country Music Star Taking On the Alberta Government | The Walrus

"I think it's crooked as hell," says Lund. "There's no upside to it." This statement reflects his strong opposition to the coal mining project and its perceived negative impact on the environment.
Music
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Bathurst Quay residents, politician gather at Little Norway Park to oppose Billy Bishop airport expansion | CBC News

Toronto Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik opposes the expansion of Billy Bishop airport, citing concerns over traffic, pollution, and the importance of Little Norway Park.
#humpback-whale
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Trump gives the go-ahead for a major new Canada-U.S. oil pipeline

President Trump approved the Bridger Pipeline Expansion to transport oil from Canada to the U.S., facing environmental opposition and requiring further approvals.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Vegas company abandons plans for luxury resort near Joshua Tree National Park

A Las Vegas hospitality company has abandoned plans for a luxury resort near Joshua Tree National Park due to changing market conditions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Police investigate yacht club building fire on Humber River as suspected arson | CBC News

Toronto police are investigating a fire at the former Toronto Humber Yacht Club as suspected arson.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Fire crews attack blaze at Toronto Humber Yacht Club building | CBC News

Fire crews are battling a 3-alarm blaze at a former yacht club building in Etobicoke, with no reported injuries.
Environment
fromKqed
1 week ago

The View Inside California's Last Nuclear Power Plant | KQED

Diablo Canyon Power Plant's operations may extend to 2045 amid safety concerns and environmental impacts.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Ski Resort Expansions That Haven't Come To Fruition Yet-Will They Ever? - SnowBrains

Many ski resort expansions in the U.S. face delays or remain unfulfilled due to environmental concerns and local opposition.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
1 week ago

In Atlanta, AI Surveillance Expands As Cop City Reshapes Black Communities

The construction of 'Cop City' in Atlanta raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and environmental impacts on the local community.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Residents of Britain's most expensive village outraged as estate car park approved

The Beaulieu Estate received planning permission for a new car park in a protected national park, sparking local outrage and fears of further developments.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

As primary election nears, top candidates for California governor debate tonight

The debate takes place at a critical moment in the turbulent contest to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom, with ballots arriving in less than two weeks.
California
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

More than 20 'very vulnerable' people living on boats in Tipperary's Lough Derg

Waterways Ireland is removing abandoned boats from Lough Derg to recover costs and improve access to waterways.
#data-centers
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Bernie Sanders and AOC launch bill to ban new data-center construction | Fortune

fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay real estate

Planning Commission backs industrial project in Oakley despite fears over data centers

Oakley planning commission approved a large industrial development plan with data centers allowed only via conditional use permits amid environmental and infrastructure concerns.
fromAxios
4 months ago
US politics

America's data center growth hot spots, mapped

Virginia leads the U.S. with 663 operational data centers and 595 more planned or under construction.
Environment
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

The best and worst states for AI data centers

Texas is attracting data center investments with tax incentives, while Maine is implementing a moratorium to evaluate the impact of data centers.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Bernie Sanders and AOC launch bill to ban new data-center construction | Fortune

A bill is proposed to pause new data centers in the U.S. until safeguards for workers, consumers, and the environment are established.
Silicon Valley
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Residents of Small Pennsylvania Town Resist 6 Planned AI Data Center Campuses

Archbald, Pennsylvania faces community opposition to multiple data center developments despite promises of tax revenue and economic benefits.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Rusted trucks on Roosevelt Island signal a rushed demolition residents are fighting | amNewYork

Residents of Roosevelt Island are rallying against the demolition of the old steam plant, advocating for its adaptive reuse instead.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present

Nusantara is designed to be a futuristic capital powered by renewable energy and advanced technology, addressing the pressing issues of pollution and overcrowding in Jakarta.
US news
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

"Americans deserve to know how much energy data centers are sucking up and what that's doing to their utility bills. The EIA's mandatory survey is an important first step towards holding data centers accountable, but people are hurting right now."
Environment
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Pipeline Construction Begins In Brooklyn As Trump Officials Join Controversial Project

Construction has begun on the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline in Brooklyn, despite years of opposition and regulatory setbacks.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Why the RSPB is warning bird lovers to take down feeders this summer

Significant declines in UK's greenfinch and starling populations raise concerns, with starlings hitting record lows and greenfinches remaining two-thirds lower than 1979 levels.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Everett moves to rein in data centers as pushback grows across Massachusetts

Everett proposes zoning changes to limit data center development in response to growing concerns over the industry's impact.
SF politics
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Countertop Fabricator Spends Big to Better Protect Workers | KQED

Crystalline silica from quartz is highly toxic, necessitating strict safety measures, while a proposed data center faces community opposition over environmental concerns.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK looks to relax planning rules for factory farms after industry lobbying

Ministers are revising planning rules to facilitate intensive livestock farming despite environmental concerns and local opposition.
#datacenters
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Environment

AI datacenters create heat islands around them, paper finds

Datacenters significantly raise surrounding temperatures, impacting communities up to 10 km away, with average increases between 1.5°C and 2.4°C.
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Ohio citizens petition to ban supersized datacenters

Ohio residents are proposing a constitutional amendment to ban datacenters exceeding 25 MW capacity, reflecting growing national opposition to hyperscale server farms.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 month ago

AI datacenters create heat islands around them, paper finds

Datacenters significantly raise surrounding temperatures, impacting communities up to 10 km away, with average increases between 1.5°C and 2.4°C.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

A Texas City Faces Water Crisis As Big Oil And Gas Use Most of It

Corpus Christi's two main reservoirs are just 8.4 percent full, while the backup reservoir is 55 percent full. Without drastic cuts, the water supply could run dry by early next year.
Austin
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tempolimit? Nein, danke!': why German petrolheads won't slow down despite the energy crisis

Lutz Leif Linden values freedom and technological mastery in high-speed driving, reflecting Germany's complex relationship with speed limits and personal freedom.
Agriculture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Kentucky woman rejects $26 million offer to turn her farm into a data center | TechCrunch

Ida Huddleston and her family declined a $26 million offer to sell their farm for a data center, prioritizing land preservation over profit.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

NYC Approves $11M Controversial Brooklyn Skate Park

City officials approved a design for an $11 million skate park in Mount Prospect Park, facing community opposition and environmental concerns.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

That's nuts! Squirrels are 'VAPING' after mistaking smells for food

Squirrels are mistaking the fruity smells of vapes for food, leading to interactions with e-cigarettes.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tonga PM welcomes US deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns

Tonga partners with the US for responsible deep-sea mineral exploration amid environmental concerns and a commitment to cautious practices.
NYC music
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Software

Guinness has discontinued several records for reasons including animal welfare, environmental concerns, and subjectivity in criteria.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Woman Injured In SF Hit-and-Run Involving E-Scooter

Multiple incidents occurred in the Bay Area and nationally, including an e-scooter hit-and-run injury, a gray whale death, transit infrastructure discussions, a nightclub demolition for a memorial, record-breaking heat, diplomatic tensions, and a viral performance controversy.
Silicon Valley
fromTruthout
1 month ago

New York Residents Are Fighting a Data Center Backed by a Billionaire Trump Ally

Apollo Global Management, through subsidiary Stream Data Centers, is developing a controversial data center in rural Western New York despite strong community opposition over environmental and sovereignty concerns.
#data-center-opposition
US politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Americans' Anger Against AI Data Centers Is Boiling Over

A Pew Research Center survey reveals that Americans overwhelmingly view data centers negatively, with majorities believing they harm the environment, increase energy costs, and reduce quality of life for nearby residents.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Calif. city's residents win triple victory in data center fight

Monterey Park's City Council unanimously extended a data center moratorium and scheduled a June ballot measure to potentially ban data centers following organized community resistance to a proposed 247,000-square-foot server facility.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News! Moda Center Lobbyists' Money Grab, Crappy Willamette News, Day, Iran War Going According to God's Plan (Horribly), and NYC Mayor Condemns Anti-Muslim Rhetoric (We Do Too)

Portland faces heavy rain causing sewage overflow into the Willamette River, while lobbyists pressure officials to fund a billionaire's arena renovations amid budget crises.
Boston food
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Plans for Donald Trump's 'spectacular' Doonbeg ballroom appealed - 'Please refuse this nonsense'

Planning permission for a new ballroom at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Co Clare has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála by a Longford environmental scientist.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists to launch 50,000 MIRRORS into space for sunlight on demand

Reflect Orbital plans to launch 50,000 mirrors into space to beam sunlight to Earth for 24-hour solar power generation, disaster relief lighting, and street lighting, though scientists warn of significant environmental and biological impacts.
#boring-company-tunnel-project
Environment
from91.9 FM WUOT, Your Public Radio Station
1 month ago

'There are serious risks of sinkholes.' Experts remain cautious of the Boring Company's Nashville project

The Boring Company began drilling a tunnel between downtown Nashville and the airport on state-owned land, bypassing city council approval while raising concerns about environmental impact and limited public transportation benefit.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Prince William's 2,500-home estate set for approval despite fierce local outrage

A 2,500-home development on Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall estate in Kent faces approval despite significant local opposition over traffic, pollution, and service strain concerns.
Snowboarding
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

All That Glitters Is Not Snow: How Ski Resorts Are Replicating Reality | The Walrus

Ski resorts rely heavily on artificial snowmaking using massive amounts of water and energy, raising sustainability concerns as climate change shortens winters and increases production demands.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

The public opposition to AI infrastructure is heating up | TechCrunch

A new bill in New York State would impose a three-year moratorium on the issuance of new permits for data center construction throughout the state, while local regulators are given a chance to study the environmental and economic impacts the industry is having on communities. The bill's co-authors, State Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Anna Kelles, have called the legislation the "strongest" introduced in the country.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

At Winter Olympics, protest over cost and ICE ends in clash with police

Police used water cannons and detained at least seven after clashes with a breakaway group of anti-Olympics protesters in Milan during the 2026 Winter Games.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

EU, Mercosur bloc sign free trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

We choose fair trade over tariffs, we choose a productive long-term partnership over isolation, EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen said at the signing ceremony in Paraguay's capital, Asuncion. Paraguay's President Santiago Pena also praised the treaty as sending a clear signal in favour of international trade in a global scenario marked by tensions. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said it was a bulwark in the face of a world battered by unpredictability, protectionism, and coercion.
Miscellaneous
#xai
fromTESLARATI
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's xAI becomes Memphis' 2nd largest taxpayer in just one year: report

fromTESLARATI
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's xAI becomes Memphis' 2nd largest taxpayer in just one year: report

fromUnofficial Networks
4 months ago

Investigating Utah's Ambitious Plans To Merge 7 Major Ski Resorts

Utah's Wasatch Mountains are home to seven major ski resorts (Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton, Park City, Deer Valley, and Canyons) developed in close proximity since the 1930s due to the region's geography and mining history. Early informal connections were blazed like trails between Solitude and Brighton and gates between Alta and Snowbird. In the 1980s, an initial proposal to link several resorts failed, setting the stage for more ambitious ideas.
Snowboarding
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Trump announces new offshore drilling projects despite bipartisan pushback

Trump administration plans offshore oil drilling and lease sales off California, Florida and Alaska through 2030 to expand US oil production and energy dominance.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Mystery of suspected 'cancer cluster' in small area of county where three died of disease raised with HSE

The first thing to say is that cancer is a very common condition. One in two of us in our lifetimes will be diagnosed with cancer. It is sometimes literally the ageing within a particular community. People have settled in an area at a particular time. We have talked about the ageing of our population. There are modifiable and non-modifiable risks for cancer and one of the most obvious non-modifiable ones is your age.
Public health
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
6 months ago

Plans for Coney Island Ferry revived, testing underway for potential terminal on pier

NYCEDC is testing Steeplechase Pier with a deployed buoy to assess feasibility and cost of a Coney Island ferry terminal; study results due within six months.
fromHomebuilding
6 months ago

Omaze prize winner's future hangs on council decision

Omaze has confirmed it will cover any costs associated with regularising the property and continues to work with the council. A company spokesperson told Homebuilding & Renovating: "Omaze has taken every possible step to bring the issue to a swift resolution, including submitting a retrospective planning application to address the recommendations made by North Norfolk District Council. "We guarantee no house winner would ever have to incur any costs to remedy historical planning issues, and all house prizes are transferred with good and marketable title."
Real estate
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Labour plans new law to ban fracking permanently

Labour will legislate to permanently ban fracking and new onshore oil and gas licences in England and launch a national campaign opposing fracking.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

Construction starting on Highway 413, Ontario premier says | CBC News

Construction of Highway 413 in Ontario is starting, promising reduced travel times, job creation, and economic benefits while facing environmental and political criticism.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Give up the green delusions, Albany - battery sites are too risky for New York

The state has banned the safe extraction of natural gas, gas hookups in new construction and gas stoves, and is striving to end the sale of gas-powered vehicles in New York.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
8 months ago

Mountain View residents don't want pickleball in Cuesta Park and Annex - San Jose Spotlight

"Once it's paved over, it can't come back," said Leslie Friedman, a Mountain View resident who often visits Cuesta Park. "It's peaceful and has a lot of trees and walking trails."
California
#pfas
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

SpaceX hopes to nearly double the rocket launches off the California coast; a state panel likely to object

SpaceX aims to increase rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base to nearly 100 annually, challenging the California Coastal Commission over environmental concerns.
California
#infrastructure
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

We're falling behind': Heathrow expansion sparks backlash over old infrastructure

A recent poll found 57 per cent of readers oppose Heathrow's third runway, with 39 per cent in favour and 4 per cent unsure.
UK news
New York City
fromRadio Catskill
9 months ago

From Route 17 to I-86: What's Next for the Catskills Corridor?

Route 17 is being upgraded to I-86 to meet federal interstate standards, with significant local concerns regarding costs and environmental impact.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

San Mateo County navigates immigrant fears as it attempts to improve water issues

Pescadero officials encourage residents to report unsafe drinking water while assuring confidentiality regarding immigration status.
Remodel
fromSFGATE
9 months ago

This Trendy Bathroom Item Is Wrecking Home Plumbing-and Costing Homeowners Thousands, According to Plumbers

Flushable wipes may cause significant plumbing and sewage system issues despite claims of being safe.
fromArs Technica
9 months ago

Four radioactive wasp nests found on South Carolina nuclear facility

Timothy Mousseau raised concerns about the potential for large areas of unmonitored contamination, indicating the possibility of both new and old radioactive sources surfacing.
Public health
Real estate
fromCbsnews
9 months ago

Housing development plans for former Flushing Airport site in Queens face community opposition

Large-scale housing development in College Point faces opposition due to infrastructure concerns and environmental impacts.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
9 months ago

'It's a fantastic resource and it should be protected': concerns over River Shannon and Lough Derg's future as pipeline plan gets approval

Concerns arise over a proposed €4.6bn to €10bn pipeline that would pump water from the Shannon to Dublin, affecting local swimmers and rowers.
fromwww.cbc.ca
9 months ago

Ontario plans to sell parts of Wasaga Beach. Environmentalists decry 'awful precedent' | CBC News

Environmental advocates warn that Ontario's decision to transfer parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park for tourism could set an awful precedent for future provincial park disposals.
Toronto
Miami
fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

Miami-Dade Mayor demands 'immediate access' and oversight over Alligator Alcatraz

Mayor of Miami-Dade demands oversight of Alligator Alcatraz detention center to address inhumane conditions and environmental impacts.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago

California environmental groups vent concerns over building standards law

Environmental groups are concerned that AB 306 may hinder climate resiliency efforts in housing construction.
Environment
fromMail Online
9 months ago

The next Chernobyl? Nuclear power plant could go off at 'any moment'

Armenian Nuclear Power Plant poses significant risks due to its location in a seismic zone and outdated technology.
Agriculture
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Could Norway be Europe's rare earths future? DW 07/22/2025

Ulefoss, Norway, has a large deposit of rare earth elements crucial for technology, but mining plans face local scrutiny.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Metal bottle caps surprising' source of microplastic contamination, study finds

Metal bottle caps significantly contribute to microplastic contamination in beverages, posing health risks due to embedded harmful chemicals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The Guardian view on the water industry: a return to public ownership should still be on the table | Editorial

Labour could have chosen the public interest over the profit motive when reorganizing the water industry in England and Wales. Despite polling showing support for publicly owned water companies, the government ruled out reversing the 1989 water privatization.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
9 months ago

The Trump Administration Cheated Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski out of a Deal

Senator Lisa Murkowski feels cheated over presidential actions contradicting her recent tax law concession protecting wind and solar projects.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

The Downstream Effects of China's Rare Earth Mining

Thailand is building flood control barriers along the Sai river to address environmental concerns from Myanmar's rare earth mineral production.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
9 months ago

From Ashes to Equity: How Entrepreneurs Are Reinventing End-of-Life Rituals

The Death Care industry is adapting to Baby Boomers' needs through innovative, eco-friendly services and technological advancements.
Environment
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
9 months ago

Hopes for total barbecue ban at historic park dashed by council

Camden Council has not lifted the temporary barbecue ban in Waterlow Park due to air quality concerns and wildfire risks.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Tottenham women's green belt plan gets green light

Tottenham Hotspur received approval to build a training ground in Whitewebbs Park despite opposition over environmental concerns.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
9 months ago

Trump's Ultimatum for America's Largest Public-Energy Provider

Public opposition to a proposed gas-fired power plant in Nashville has led to significant political and operational repercussions for the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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