Climate change exposed 580 million children to 20 extra heat-stress days per year, study finds
Over 40% of children under 10 globally already face at least 20 additional heat-stress days annually due to climate change.
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New study says major carbon polluters responsible for half of Western US water lost to climate change
A first-of-its-kind attribution study found that fossil fuel companies are disproportionately responsible for the Colorado River basin water crisis.
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Trump energy policy could cost US 540 GW of renewables, NRDC warns
The NRDC analysis warns that the Trump administration's policies could prevent more than half of expected renewable energy buildout.
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Severe drought strains Panama Canal, forcing ship passage cuts
Low water levels in the artificial lake feeding the canal will reduce daily ship transits starting in September.
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Chicago ERs see broad health impacts from extreme heat beyond heat stroke
Extreme heat in Chicago is linked to more emergency visits for kidney dysfunction and other conditions beyond obvious heat-related illnesses.
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New York power grid struggles to keep up during heatwaves
Nearly 10,000 lost power in Queens during a July heatwave, with the grid operator asking residents to conserve.
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Gary, Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after derecho
Tens of thousands remain in the dark after a summer storm, highlighting the personal toll of prolonged blackouts.
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Texas data centers drive 12 largest planned gas power projects
All of Texas's biggest new gas-fired power projects are specifically intended to power data centers, per Global Energy Monitor.
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Offshore wind projects flailing on East Coast just when needed most
Trump administration policies and economic headwinds crippled offshore wind as the region needs clean electricity.
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California Legislature passes balcony solar bill
The Plug and Play Solar Act would legalize small solar panel kits on balconies and backyards without utility approval.
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US-Canada trade war threatens electricity imports and prices
If Canada reduces electricity exports to New England, the impact would be largely financial under typical weather, grid operator says.
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Unbearable heat in uncooled Alabama prisons worries families
Relatives say incarcerated individuals in Alabama prisons without air conditioning are suffering dangerously high indoor temperatures.
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California virtual power plant bills clear key legislative hurdle
Two VPP expansion bills advanced after Newsom vetoed similar legislation last year, though his position remains uncertain.
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Tesla raises Cybertruck prices by $5,000 despite sluggish demand
The Dual Motor Cybertruck now starts at $74,990, up from $69,990, with no spec changes announced.
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Tesla owners film themselves breaking the law on Full Self-Driving for social media clout
Owners are openly posting videos of sleeping, gaming, or watching TV at highway speed while using FSD.
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Florida community loses millions after Trump cancels environmental justice grant
A Tampa-area project addressing legacy pollution lost federal funding after the Trump administration terminated the grant.
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Tesla denies rumors it is abandoning Full Self-Driving push in China
Tesla says its Shanghai data center is operating normally and has reported the claims to police.
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Data centers can vanish from grid in seconds, reliability rules need update, expert says
Loss of over 3 GW of data center demand in Virginia shows policy must address operational behavior, not just costs.
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