Tag: Environmental impact
Supreme Court Nuclear Waste Texas Decision – Inside Climate News
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a groundbreaking case that could determine whether Texas will become the first state to host an independent disposal ground for spent nuclear fuel. This...
Georgia Power’s Potential Expansion of Fossil Gas Infrastructure
So, like, Georgia Power is all like, "Yo, we need more electricity, like, ASAP because of data centers and stuff." And they're not really telling anyone what kind of power plants they want to...
Recycled Plastic Products Still Landfill-Bound: What You Need to Know
Recycling can be a confusing topic, with different opinions on what truly constitutes recycling. In Seattle, just like in cities across the country, certain items are not accepted in recycling bins due to being...
Global Aluminum Producer to Build $4 Billion Smelter in Wind-Rich Oklahoma
The “Hay Capital of the World” might become the clean aluminum capital of America soon. Oklahoma and Emirates Global Aluminum have plans to construct a $4 billion aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, known for...
Increase in Native Pond Turtles in Yosemite After Removal of Invasive Bullfrogs
Alright, so there's this cute little northwestern pond turtle hatchling chilling at a study site in Yosemite. Sidney Woodruff from UC Davis snapped a pic of this little guy, and it's just adorable. Why...
Unlocking Energy Dominance: Trump’s Strategic Vision for Success
President Donald Trump's strategic vision for energy dominance was unveiled through a series of executive orders and speeches that set the tone for his administration's priorities. When Trump declared a "national energy emergency" shortly...
Beneficiaries of Melting Glaciers: Impacts on Various Sectors and Communities
The Tulsequah Glacier, chilling in northwest British Columbia just 7 miles shy of the Alaska border, is doing a melting dance, creating a new lake at its feet. This lake, unnamed and mysterious, is...
Electric Demand in Pennsylvania Rises Due to Data Centers
Pennsylvania Faces Electric Demand Surge from Data Centers Pennsylvania is bracing for a significant surge in electricity demand as data centers ramp up operations, driving up power needs across the state. According to projections from...
Is the Nuclear Renaissance Proposed by the Trump Administration Truly Happening?
In March, there was a thunderous op-ed in Power Magazine by Republican senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee calling for President Donald Trump to make some major institutional changes in the Tennessee...
Canceling 781 Environmental Justice Grants: Trump EPA’s Controversial Move
An American flag flies amid burned structures at the Altadena Town & Country Club during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California on Jan. 8, 2025. Mario Tama / Getty Images Alright, so you know how...
