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Data Centers’ Hunger for Energy Could Raise All Electric Bills

Published: May 16, 2025

Individuals and small businesses may end up bearing some of the cost of grid upgrades needed for large electricity users, a new report found. Read More. 

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New USGS advisers seek to strengthen agency’s science integrity

The Interior inspector general has said the U.S. Geological Survey had uncovered “three serious incidents of scientific misconduct” in its laboratories since 1996. Read More

January 14, 2025

Feds propose critical habitat for another California smelt

At issue is the longfin smelt, whose better-known relative, the delta smelt, has long been at the heart of high-profile habitat battles. Read More

January 14, 2025

In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said. Read More

January 14, 2025

In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said. Read More

January 14, 2025

UK bans German livestock imports after foot-and-mouth outbreak

The United Kingdom’s agriculture industry was devastated by an outbreak of the disease in 2001, with over 2,000 farms affected and more than 6 million animals slaughtered. Read More

January 14, 2025

Firefighters deploy widely as strong winds threaten more LA neighborhoods

Strong winds forecast to continue through midday Wednesday could carry fire-sparking embers miles ahead of the fire lines or trigger fire tornadoes, said the National Weather Service. Read More

January 14, 2025

Tiny airborne embers play big role in spreading LA wildfires

Contrary to popular belief, experts say most homes destroyed by wildfires aren’t overcome by a racing wall of flames, but rather burn after being ignited by airborne embers. Read More

January 14, 2025

Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage to Alaska’s largest city

A 132-mph wind gust was recorded at a mountain weather station south of Anchorage. Read More

January 14, 2025

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