Inside a Data Center Industry Conference
2026-10-01
At Data Center World last week, public backlash, and how to deal with it, was a popular topic.Continue Reading
Mulberry may reshape gut bacteria and influence metabolism
2026-10-01
Mulberry compounds may reshape the gut microbiome in ways that support intestinal health and metabolism, with some combinations showing especially strong effects in animal studies. However, the results vary depending on the plant part and processing method, and the benefits have yet to be confirmed in humans., Read MoreContinue Reading
EU Weighs Delaying Methane Rules as Energy Prices Rise
2026-09-30
Concerned climate policy experts and investor groups warn against weakening the landmark regulation. By Phil McKenna Amid political pressure and rising energy prices, the European Commission is considering pausing a part of its landmark methane regulation, which is set to take effect in January.Continue Reading
Fossil Fuel Trade Group Chief Says Approving Rosebank and Jackdaw Would be ‘Climate Leadership’
2026-09-30
LIVERPOOL – The head of the UK’s largest oil and gas trade group has claimed that two proposed North Sea fossil fuel projects should go ahead to show “climate leadership” and help cut emissions to net zero. David Whitehouse is the chief executive of Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), formerly OilContinue Reading
AI Was Supposed to Cut Emissions. Instead, Fossil Fuel Companies Are Using It to Find More Oil and Gas.
2026-09-30
When United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned world leaders last week in his UN address about the unchecked power of both Big Oil and artificial intelligence, he treated them as two of the defining challenges facing governments. The fossil fuel industry is turning to AI to map seabeds , identifyContinue Reading
Meta Announces Large Solar Purchase Agreement in Texas, But It’s Powering Some Data Centers With Gas
2026-09-30
The new solar project is less than half the size of a gas plant planned for Meta’s El Paso data center. By Lauren Nutall Apex Clean Energy and Meta have entered into a power purchase agreement that allows the technology company to financially benefit from energy generated from a solarContinue Reading
One year after the end of the EV tax credit, is the future still electric?
2026-09-30
Congress got rid of a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle buyers. One year later, are people still buying EVs? (Image credit: Justin Sullivan)Continue Reading
Ocean heatwaves are hiding months of extra warming
2026-09-30
Marine heatwaves may be only the most intense part of much longer warming events, with elevated temperatures sometimes lingering for months. Researchers found that conventional measurements underestimate total heat exposure by more than 150% on average, potentially overlooking a major source of stress on marine ecosystems., Read MoreContinue Reading
Climate breakdown: Is the EU adapting to the new normal? Europe’s summer of disasters
2026-09-30
It has been called Europe’s disaster year. 2026 has seen more than 30,000 excess deaths linked to heatwaves, along with mega wildfires, nuclear power plants having to shut down, gas plants under pressure, droughts reducing hydropower generation from rivers and wild fluctuations in electricity prices, not to mention major disruptions to crops and farming inContinue Reading
California revives Wildlife Coexistence Program amid record wolf pup boom
2026-09-30
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that restores California’s Wildlife Coexistence Program in an effort to resolve rising conflicts with wolves, bears and mountain lions.Continue Reading
Mass Heat Wave Deaths in Europe Show Climate Extremes Are Outpacing Adaptation Efforts
2026-09-30
As preparedness lags, many regions around the world could be overwhelmed by rising temperatures, climate experts warn. By Bob Berwyn A series of deadly heat waves from May to August overwhelmed Germany’s healthcare and emergency response systems and led to an estimated 16,000 heat-related deaths during the summer, the mostContinue Reading
In the wake of the flood, could Nepal avert the next disaster?
2026-09-30
Gaps in early warning systems and community preparedness contributed to the high death toll from Nepal’s debris flow., Read MoreContinue Reading
Rising seas, rising stakes: What increasing sea levels mean to humanity
2026-09-30
The ocean is rising faster now than at any point in recorded history. The impacts are already being felt and the threats are growing.Continue Reading