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Westmoreland County, TecFusions, a global data center operator, is planning a project on 1,395 acres
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Springdale, in Allegheny County, a proposed 565,000-square-foot data center
And that is just
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County, TecFusions, a global data center operator, is planning a project on 1,395 acres
AND
Springdale, in Allegheny County, a proposed 565,000-square-foot data center
And that is just
Pennsylvania
Fry the planet to feed AI
To Feed Data Centers, Pennsylvania Faces a New Fracking Surge
Homer City data center facility would produce 17 million tons of c02 emissions, equivalent to burning 18 billion pounds of coal or 39 million barrels of oil
ETC
e360.yale.edu/features/pen...
To Feed Data Centers, Pennsylvania Faces a New Fracking Surge
Homer City data center facility would produce 17 million tons of c02 emissions, equivalent to burning 18 billion pounds of coal or 39 million barrels of oil
ETC
e360.yale.edu/features/pen...
To Feed Data Centers, Pennsylvania Faces a New Fracking Surge
A rash of data centers planned for western Pennsylvania has residents and environmentalists on edge. The sprawling complexes will be powered by plants that burn fracked natural gas, whose production h...
e360.yale.edu
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Westmoreland County, TecFusions, a global data center operator, is planning a project on 1,395 acres
AND
Springdale, in Allegheny County, a proposed 565,000-square-foot data center
And that is just
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County, TecFusions, a global data center operator, is planning a project on 1,395 acres
AND
Springdale, in Allegheny County, a proposed 565,000-square-foot data center
And that is just
Pennsylvania
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Underwater ‘storms’ are eating away at the Doomsday Glacier with big impacts on sea level rise
As storms melt the ice, they increase amount of cold, fresh water entering the ocean, mixing with warmer, saltier water beneath, which increases ice melting.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/10/c...
As storms melt the ice, they increase amount of cold, fresh water entering the ocean, mixing with warmer, saltier water beneath, which increases ice melting.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/10/c...
Underwater ‘storms’ are eating away at the Doomsday Glacier. It could have big impacts on global sea level rise | CNN
Swirling underwater eddies are aggressively melting two Antarctic glaciers, a recent study found, including the one that could raise sea levels by multiple feet.
edition.cnn.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Underwater ‘storms’ are eating away at the Doomsday Glacier with big impacts on sea level rise
As storms melt the ice, they increase amount of cold, fresh water entering the ocean, mixing with warmer, saltier water beneath, which increases ice melting.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/10/c...
As storms melt the ice, they increase amount of cold, fresh water entering the ocean, mixing with warmer, saltier water beneath, which increases ice melting.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/10/c...
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‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 AM
‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
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More than 650 jobs at risk as scrap metals giant files for liquidation
More than 650 jobs at risk as scrap metals giant files for liquidation
Unimetals, which operates at 27 UK locations, files winding–up petition after failing to find a buyer
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
More than 650 jobs at risk as scrap metals giant files for liquidation
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Let's all say it together this time: LEAVE THE LEAVES 🍂 https://www.chesapeakebay.net/action/protect-the-bay/mulch-your-leaves
Mulch Your Leaves
Fallen leaves don't have to end up in the landfill or the burn pile.
www.chesapeakebay.net
November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Let's all say it together this time: LEAVE THE LEAVES 🍂 https://www.chesapeakebay.net/action/protect-the-bay/mulch-your-leaves
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Oversupply of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says energy watchdog
Oversupply of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says energy watchdog
Warning emerges as scenario in which global demand continues to grow until 2050 is included in outlook report
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Oversupply of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says energy watchdog
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Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals
Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals
Study of Met Office data one of first to show how nocturnal insects affected by factors such as light pollution
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals
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Nissan pools carbon emissions with electric vehicle maker BYD to avoid EU penalties
Nissan pools carbon emissions with electric vehicle maker BYD to avoid EU penalties
Japanese carmaker’s deal with Chinese rival part of EU-sanctioned offsetting scheme to help head off £13bn in fines
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Nissan pools carbon emissions with electric vehicle maker BYD to avoid EU penalties
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The liquid air alternative to fossil fuels
When the grid needs extra energy, the liquid air is put to work. It is pumped out of storage and evaporated, becoming a gas again.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
When the grid needs extra energy, the liquid air is put to work. It is pumped out of storage and evaporated, becoming a gas again.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
The liquid air alternative to fossil fuels
An overlooked technology for nearly 50 years, the first liquid air battery facility is finally set to power up in 2026.
www.bbc.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The liquid air alternative to fossil fuels
When the grid needs extra energy, the liquid air is put to work. It is pumped out of storage and evaporated, becoming a gas again.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
When the grid needs extra energy, the liquid air is put to work. It is pumped out of storage and evaporated, becoming a gas again.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
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Fertilizers and plastics share a dirty secret — one that poisons our bodies and fuels climate chaos.
👇Watch to learn what Big Ag doesn't want you to know.
#GlobalFertilizerDay
👇Watch to learn what Big Ag doesn't want you to know.
#GlobalFertilizerDay
October 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Fertilizers and plastics share a dirty secret — one that poisons our bodies and fuels climate chaos.
👇Watch to learn what Big Ag doesn't want you to know.
#GlobalFertilizerDay
👇Watch to learn what Big Ag doesn't want you to know.
#GlobalFertilizerDay
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A new soft plastics recycling scheme is replacing Australia’s failed REDcycle. Will it mean consumers have to pay more?
A new soft plastics recycling scheme is replacing Australia’s failed REDcycle. Will it mean consumers have to pay more?
A consortium of manufacturers aims to fund the sorting and processing of soft plastics for reuse – but critics say it will pass costs on to consumers
www.theguardian.com
October 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A new soft plastics recycling scheme is replacing Australia’s failed REDcycle. Will it mean consumers have to pay more?
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ICYMI: As gold prices spike across the globe, one country is sliding toward ecological collapse.
Link below ⬇️
Link below ⬇️
September 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
ICYMI: As gold prices spike across the globe, one country is sliding toward ecological collapse.
Link below ⬇️
Link below ⬇️
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Mangroves are rising. Rivers are healing.
In Ecuador, hope is taking root as a #GenerationRestoration project helps the town of Samborondón revive long-neglected urban ecosystems.
Learn more: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
In Ecuador, hope is taking root as a #GenerationRestoration project helps the town of Samborondón revive long-neglected urban ecosystems.
Learn more: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
September 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Mangroves are rising. Rivers are healing.
In Ecuador, hope is taking root as a #GenerationRestoration project helps the town of Samborondón revive long-neglected urban ecosystems.
Learn more: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
In Ecuador, hope is taking root as a #GenerationRestoration project helps the town of Samborondón revive long-neglected urban ecosystems.
Learn more: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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Trees release chemical compounds called phytoncides that can boost the human immune system by increasing the number and activity of natural killer (NK) cells
Trees are our lungs. Trees are our health service and wildlife champions.
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-...
Trees are our lungs. Trees are our health service and wildlife champions.
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-...
The Benefits of Trees - Woodland Trust - Woodland Trust
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
September 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Trees release chemical compounds called phytoncides that can boost the human immune system by increasing the number and activity of natural killer (NK) cells
Trees are our lungs. Trees are our health service and wildlife champions.
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-...
Trees are our lungs. Trees are our health service and wildlife champions.
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-...
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England’s road runoff pollution problem being ignored, MPs told
England’s road runoff pollution problem being ignored, MPs told
Pollution entering waterways from 25,000 road outflows is not monitored or regulated by Environment Agency, committee hears
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
England’s road runoff pollution problem being ignored, MPs told