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Data center opposition giving environmental groups momentum

Environmental groups are gaining momentum as concerns over rising electricity bills, pollution and AI fuel bipartisan opposition across the U.S.
qz.com
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Opinion: Amendment 82 is a dark-money attack on Colorado’s clean energy leadership

The measure would only benefit the natural gas industry while undermining our progress in addressing air pollution, which benefits all Coloradans.
coloradonewsline.com
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In Texas senate race, Talarico and Paxton both promise relief from rising energy costs

The candidates are miles apart on climate, but both are making affordability a central issue as Texans grapple with spiking prices.
capitalandmain.com
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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”
www.motherjones.com
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Trump goes after an offshore wind farm that’s already up and running

The administration is seeking to reevaluate a key permit for Revolution Wind, a $6.2B project that is already generating power.

www.canarymedia.com
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Amit Forlit, the Israeli private eye at the heart of a climate hacking scandal

For decades, an Israeli private investigator has operated on the edges of international intrigue while rubbing elbows with powerful figures.

www.nytimes.com
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Climate activists protest African Energy Week in South Africa

Activists challenged efforts to position Africa as a new frontier for fossil fuel, arguing that further investment would worsen climate change.

apnews.com
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What happened to Pennsylvania’s hydrogen hubs?

Backed by bipartisan leadership, Pennsylvania’s hydrogen projects were supposed to create jobs and slash emissions. Now, they’re in limbo.

insideclimatenews.org
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Opinion: Wisconsin doesn’t have to accept new gas plants as inevitable

We Energies says Wisconsin needs a new methane gas plant to meet growing electricity demand. Citizens deserve more information.

wisconsinexaminer.com
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Australia's climate change officials face drastic cuts and AI efficiencies

Review recommends department cuts budget and pools money for urgent priorities.

www.politico.com
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IPCC is under pressure to delay publication of key global climate report

AR7 report was scheduled for 2028 in time for Cop33 summit but some petro-states and major developing countries want to postpone it.

www.theguardian.com
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Coal and gas avoiding stricter laws by expanding existing mines, Australian Climate Council warns

The Climate Council says coal and gas mines are using a "loophole" to expand operations and add new emissions.

www.abc.net.au
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Tens of thousands urge EU for climate action at Brussels demonstration

Ahead of a major UN summit, thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Brussels demanding greater action to combat climate change.

www.euronews.com
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With scaled-back plans, green banks navigate Trump’s funding freeze

Green banks enabled $12.4 billion in hard-to-finance clean energy and climate projects in 2024 and 2025.

www.canarymedia.com
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Europe's public transport: A data-driven green reality check

Greener buses and cleaner fleets are reshaping public transport. But are cities moving fast enough to meet their zero-emission goals?

www.dw.com
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe files lawsuit to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on Friday filed a new lawsuit to try to shut down the Dakota Access oil pipeline, continuing a decade-long battle over the project.

northdakotamonitor.com
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Climate lawsuits gain ground as governments scale back climate action

Over the past decade, legal activists have successfully taken a number of national governments to court, triggering the adoption of more climate-friendly policies in countries including the Netherlands, Pakistan, Switzerland, South Korea, and others.

www.rfi.fr
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The real winners from a new Canadian oil pipeline are private investors

Financiers with short-term incentives can profit big even if the west coast pipeline pushed by Mark Carney and Alberta costs taxpayers billions.
www.desmog.com
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