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Don’t let Big Tech hide ecological cost of AI, says EU environment agency
Brussels must require tech companies to disclose data centers’ energy and water use, the European Environment Agency says.
Supply chain resilience from climate shocks lures investors
Companies transporting pharmaceuticals, food and high-value technology goods such as microchips are particularly vulnerable to temperature, humidity and delays.
Shrinking snowfall on Greek mountains provokes anxiety, alters economy
"Other mountainous regions of the world ... have all experienced a steep decline in snow cover but not at the rate that we saw in the Greek mountains," a snow hydrologist said.
Climate change alarms are flashing. Washington isn't paying attention.
The Trump administration has swept away climate change policies, Democrats are focused on energy costs, and environmental groups have gone quiet.
The world is using coal as a cushion
Countries are building more coal-fired power plants and keeping old ones open "as a form of system insurance," according to a nonprofit that tracks energy infrastructure.
Trump is paying companies to quit offshore wind. These projects could be next.
Possible contenders are near projects that have already been canceled, are still far from construction and are saddled with hefty price tags.
Florida emergency chief hopes FEMA has cleared funding bottlenecks
Kevin Guthrie said new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has made changes that may ease the process for the Sunshine State.
10 EU nations demand nuclear be labeled sustainable in data center rules
The complaint comes before the European Commission is expected to adopt a new sustainability label for data centers as part of its “tech sovereignty package” on June 3.
France seeks to shield energy producers in Europe’s ESG fund rewrite
The French plan calls for EU climate transition funds to make room for oil and gas companies with a “clear path of transition towards sustainability,” the documents show.
Groups are testing other options for problematic parking lots
Projects are being developed as alternatives to traditional asphalt lots to beat the heat and curb water runoff as climate change worsens.
