Grid gaps and forest plans
Western states are looking at a widespread heat wave this weekend with the possibility of some new temperature records.
Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend
A “widespread and significant” heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western U.S. states over the weekend, with all-time records at risk of falling, the National Weather Service said Friday.
Science X
The combined emissions of Microsoft, Amazon and Google have risen to about half that of France due to new datacentre construction.
Datacentres drive up big tech’s carbon emissions to a third of those of France
Microsoft, Amazon and Google say they still aim to achieve net zero output despite construction boom
Aisha Down and Dan Milmo
Hundreds of firefighters are fighting a wildfire in southern Spain where at least 12 people have died.
Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
Firefighters in Spain are battling one of the country’s deadliest wildfires, which has killed at least 12 people.
Sergio Rodrigo and Serge Cartwright
Britain's biggest community solar farm had to close for the summer to keep the local grid from overloading.
Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears
Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue
Jillian Ambrose
The U.S. Forest Service chief is weighing whether to give state governments more control over national forest management.
Forest Service Chief Considering Giving States Control of National Forests
Tom Schultz told a room of governors he’s “thinking about” it. The governors had already said yes in writing. And the state first in line is suing to take 18.5 million acres of your land outright.
Will Pattiz and More Than Just Parks
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