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Power-hungry AI data centers are polluting marginalized communities and straining energy grids. Tech companies need to use clean energy and invest in it, not just rely on aging fossil fuel plants to power data centers.
The AI Boom Is Stressing the Grid—but It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way
There are ways we can avoid blackouts, sky-high energy bills, and climate backpedaling when powering AI data centers.
www.nrdc.org
January 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Power-hungry AI data centers are polluting marginalized communities and straining energy grids. Tech companies need to use clean energy and invest in it, not just rely on aging fossil fuel plants to power data centers.
Families are shouldering higher electric bills while the system stays stuck in the past. Our aging fossil-fuel grid can’t keep up with rising demand, and the Trump administration is adding fuel to the fire by cutting federal support for new, cheaper energy sources.
Why Your Electricity Bill Is So High
How we got here and what we can do about it.
www.nrdc.org
December 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Families are shouldering higher electric bills while the system stays stuck in the past. Our aging fossil-fuel grid can’t keep up with rising demand, and the Trump administration is adding fuel to the fire by cutting federal support for new, cheaper energy sources.
Make our New Year's wishes come true! In 2026, we're urging #COleg to give Coloradans the best gifts of all:
🌬️ Cleaner air
💸 More stable bills
🔌 Reliable, affordable power
👷 Local jobs
🌬️ Cleaner air
💸 More stable bills
🔌 Reliable, affordable power
👷 Local jobs
December 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Make our New Year's wishes come true! In 2026, we're urging #COleg to give Coloradans the best gifts of all:
🌬️ Cleaner air
💸 More stable bills
🔌 Reliable, affordable power
👷 Local jobs
🌬️ Cleaner air
💸 More stable bills
🔌 Reliable, affordable power
👷 Local jobs
Safe, reliable public transit doesn’t just help people travel, it helps communities thrive. This week, Governor Pritzker and Illinois leaders are steering the state to a cleaner, more affordable future.
Pritzker signs CTA/Metra/Pace overhaul that ‘makes transit safer and more reliable’
Fares will be collected under a unified system managed by a new, stronger Northern Illinois Transportation Authority.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Safe, reliable public transit doesn’t just help people travel, it helps communities thrive. This week, Governor Pritzker and Illinois leaders are steering the state to a cleaner, more affordable future.
Last night, communities elected new leaders who are committed to fighting the climate crisis, ensuring clean drinking water, and cutting costs for families. We’re looking forward to working with them to reach those goals.
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Last night, communities elected new leaders who are committed to fighting the climate crisis, ensuring clean drinking water, and cutting costs for families. We’re looking forward to working with them to reach those goals.
Virginia elected a leader committed to fighting the climate crisis, ensuring clean drinking water, and cutting costs for families. We’re looking forward to working with Abigail Spanberger to reach those goals.
Thank you, Virginia! It is the honor of my lifetime to be elected your next Governor.
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Virginia elected a leader committed to fighting the climate crisis, ensuring clean drinking water, and cutting costs for families. We’re looking forward to working with Abigail Spanberger to reach those goals.
Congratulations, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill! We’re ready to continue our work to bring down energy costs and expand clean energy in the Garden State.
New Jersey, it is the honor of my life to earn your trust to become this great state’s 57th Governor.
I promise to listen, lead with courage, and never forget who I serve.
I promise to listen, lead with courage, and never forget who I serve.
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Congratulations, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill! We’re ready to continue our work to bring down energy costs and expand clean energy in the Garden State.
From coast to coast, it’s Election Day! If there are races in your communities, make sure to get out to the polls and raise your voice for our communities and the planet. Learn about today’s elections and find your local polling place:
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November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
From coast to coast, it’s Election Day! If there are races in your communities, make sure to get out to the polls and raise your voice for our communities and the planet. Learn about today’s elections and find your local polling place:
Electricity costs in New Jersey are up 22%, more than almost anywhere in the country. Mikie Sherrill has a plan to fix that—expanding cheaper, cleaner power generation to save families money while protecting communities from toxic pollution.
In bid for N.J. governor, Democrat Mikie Sherrill targets rising costs
The former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor faces Trump-backed Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the Nov. 4 race.
www.phillyvoice.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Electricity costs in New Jersey are up 22%, more than almost anywhere in the country. Mikie Sherrill has a plan to fix that—expanding cheaper, cleaner power generation to save families money while protecting communities from toxic pollution.
As costs rise, Abigail Spanberger has a plan to save families money on their electricity bills. Growing the Commonwealth's clean energy economy will bring jobs and more affordable energy to communities.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger releases ‘Affordable Virginia Plan'
Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears has endorsed President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have caused increased prices for consumers.
virginiaindependentnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
As costs rise, Abigail Spanberger has a plan to save families money on their electricity bills. Growing the Commonwealth's clean energy economy will bring jobs and more affordable energy to communities.
Trump’s Department of Energy is trying to resurrect zombie power plants—a nightmare for our wallets and planet.
Congress must stop this horror show so we can keep our bills low and our future clean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xkbL7DSGX4
Congress must stop this horror show so we can keep our bills low and our future clean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xkbL7DSGX4
Zombie Power Plants are Rising from the Dead to Devour your Bank Account!
YouTube video by NRDC Action Fund
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October 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Trump’s Department of Energy is trying to resurrect zombie power plants—a nightmare for our wallets and planet.
Congress must stop this horror show so we can keep our bills low and our future clean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xkbL7DSGX4
Congress must stop this horror show so we can keep our bills low and our future clean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xkbL7DSGX4
Trump’s DOE is bringing expensive coal power plants back from the dead, eating into our savings. Congress needs to step up to protect us from expensive electricity bills and support the Cheap Energy Act.
Zombie Power Plants are Rising from the Dead to Devour your Bank Account! - NRDC Action Fund
With Halloween right around the corner, now is the time of year you might be pumpkin-carving, putting together that perfect costume, and watching scary movies and shows about zombies. This Halloween...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trump’s DOE is bringing expensive coal power plants back from the dead, eating into our savings. Congress needs to step up to protect us from expensive electricity bills and support the Cheap Energy Act.
California Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov vetoed a bill to ban PFAS in cookware over false claims of affordability, failing to protect Californians from these toxic “forever chemicals".
Newsom Vetoes California’s Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
California Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov vetoed a bill to ban PFAS in cookware over false claims of affordability, failing to protect Californians from these toxic “forever chemicals".
Wind and solar energy save families money, but President Trump’s lies and attacks about renewables will force communities to keep depending on dirty, expensive fossil fuels.
The government’s own data rebuts Trump’s claims about wind and solar prices
The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...
www.politico.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Wind and solar energy save families money, but President Trump’s lies and attacks about renewables will force communities to keep depending on dirty, expensive fossil fuels.
Since day one, the Trump administration has been slashing vital programs. Now, they’re using the shutdown to speed up their Project 2025 plan to dismantle key health and environment agencies.
Tell your representatives to protect families, communities, and our government from these attacks.
Tell your representatives to protect families, communities, and our government from these attacks.
The government is shut down — send a message to Congress | NRDC
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October 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Since day one, the Trump administration has been slashing vital programs. Now, they’re using the shutdown to speed up their Project 2025 plan to dismantle key health and environment agencies.
Tell your representatives to protect families, communities, and our government from these attacks.
Tell your representatives to protect families, communities, and our government from these attacks.
In Congress, Mikie Sherrill secured funding to make communities more flood resilient, replace lead water pipes, and address pollution. Now, she has bold plans to lower utility costs and grow NJ's clean energy economy. We’re proud to endorse @mikiesherrill.bsky.social to be the state’s next governor!
Environmental group endorses Sherrill - New Jersey Globe
A leading environmental group endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) for governor on Wednesday, according to an announcement. The NRDC Action Fund,
newjerseyglobe.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In Congress, Mikie Sherrill secured funding to make communities more flood resilient, replace lead water pipes, and address pollution. Now, she has bold plans to lower utility costs and grow NJ's clean energy economy. We’re proud to endorse @mikiesherrill.bsky.social to be the state’s next governor!
The EPA is working to repeal the landmark endangerment finding, which would undermine their own legal authority to tackle the climate crisis. Tell the Trump administration to protect our climate and our health instead of polluters’ profits:
Stop the Trump Admin’s Latest Attack on Our Climate and Health | NRDC
action.nrdc.org
September 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The EPA is working to repeal the landmark endangerment finding, which would undermine their own legal authority to tackle the climate crisis. Tell the Trump administration to protect our climate and our health instead of polluters’ profits:
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🚨 Today is the LAST DAY of the public comment period on Trump’s attempt to remove the Roadless Rule. I urge all of you to make sure that your voices are heard. youtube.com/shorts/7Ncft...
LAST DAY
YouTube video by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich
youtube.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🚨 Today is the LAST DAY of the public comment period on Trump’s attempt to remove the Roadless Rule. I urge all of you to make sure that your voices are heard. youtube.com/shorts/7Ncft...
Thank you, U.S. Senator @heinrich.senate.gov for speaking up against the Trump administration's plan to kill the Roadless Rule and open our public lands to extractive industries. Submit a comment now!
Heinrich Blasts Trump Admin’s Plan to Undo the Roadless Rule, Strip Protections for Millions of Acres of Public Lands
www.energy.senate.gov
September 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Thank you, U.S. Senator @heinrich.senate.gov for speaking up against the Trump administration's plan to kill the Roadless Rule and open our public lands to extractive industries. Submit a comment now!
Celebrity chefs want to kill @benallenca.bsky.social's #SB682 that would ban dangerous PFAS from cookware in California. These chefs either sell or endorse cookware lines that use these ‘forever chemicals’, putting their personal profits over public health.
California Wants to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pans. These Chefs Say Don’t Do It.
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Celebrity chefs want to kill @benallenca.bsky.social's #SB682 that would ban dangerous PFAS from cookware in California. These chefs either sell or endorse cookware lines that use these ‘forever chemicals’, putting their personal profits over public health.
Climate action and saving money go hand-in-hand. A landmark bill in California would let utilities buy cheaper, cleaner energy from their neighbors. @governor.ca.gov @@caspeakerrivas.bsky.socialSen. Mike McGuire, and state leaders need to step up and pass a workable SB 540.
Connecting the West: How California Can Strengthen the Grid
A regional electricity market can help California lower costs, improve reliability, and accelerate clean energy—SB 540 paves the way.
www.nrdc.org
September 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Climate action and saving money go hand-in-hand. A landmark bill in California would let utilities buy cheaper, cleaner energy from their neighbors. @governor.ca.gov @@caspeakerrivas.bsky.socialSen. Mike McGuire, and state leaders need to step up and pass a workable SB 540.
Californians overwhelmingly support a bill in California to lower utility costs and create a stronger, cleaner energy grid. They are counting on @governor.ca.gov, @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social, and Sen. Mike McGuire to act.
Connecting the West: How California Can Strengthen the Grid
A regional electricity market can help California lower costs, improve reliability, and accelerate clean energy—SB 540 paves the way.
www.nrdc.org
September 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Californians overwhelmingly support a bill in California to lower utility costs and create a stronger, cleaner energy grid. They are counting on @governor.ca.gov, @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social, and Sen. Mike McGuire to act.
Trump’s EPA is continuing to put corporate interests over families by cutting the staff for environmental justice programs aimed to reduce pollution in overburdened communities. It’s all part of the administration’s broader attacks on science and public health.
With Latest Round of Terminations, Trump Administration Continues Dismantling EPA’s Environmental Justice Portfolio - Inside Climate News
“Without EPA staff on the job, the air we breathe and the water we drink will be at greater risk from toxic pollution that causes cancer, asthma attacks, lung disease and other health threats,” one fo...
insideclimatenews.org
September 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Trump’s EPA is continuing to put corporate interests over families by cutting the staff for environmental justice programs aimed to reduce pollution in overburdened communities. It’s all part of the administration’s broader attacks on science and public health.
The Trump administration is twisting science to try to repeal the long-standing conclusion that climate change is a threat to humans, a move that puts clean air and our futures in danger.
Scientists give harsh grades to Trump administration work aimed at undoing a key climate finding
Scientists are criticizing two key documents from the Trump administration that challenge the idea that climate change endangers the public.
apnews.com
August 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The Trump administration is twisting science to try to repeal the long-standing conclusion that climate change is a threat to humans, a move that puts clean air and our futures in danger.
There is never an off-year in elections! Join our team tonight at 6:30 ET to learn about how we can help elect climate champions in Virginia this November who will protect public lands and waters, combat climate change, and grow the clean energy economy. RSVP here ⬇️
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NRDC Action Fund Virginia 2025 Election Kickoff Call · NRDC Action Fund
**Join us for an exclusive briefing** on how we can help make former Rep. Abigail Spanberger the next Governor of Virginia and elect climate champions across the commonwealth who will protect Virginia...
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August 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
There is never an off-year in elections! Join our team tonight at 6:30 ET to learn about how we can help elect climate champions in Virginia this November who will protect public lands and waters, combat climate change, and grow the clean energy economy. RSVP here ⬇️
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