Heat records and clean power
It's staying hot across many US cities. Record overnight temperatures are expected this week, so take care.
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
Another week of blistering heat will bring even more health risks in the coming days, as overnight temperatures won’t provide much relief.
John Seewer
Offshore wind helped keep New England's power steady during recent record heat waves, supporting the grid when it was needed most.
Here’s how offshore wind helped New England beat record heat
The region has added dozens of turbines off the East Coast since last summer. They and other clean energy sources cut the need for oil power amid recent…
President Trump recently cut the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante by ninety percent. Here is a look at the decision.
Inside the Scheme to Virtually Eliminate Bears Ears & Grand Staircase-Escalante
President Trump nearly wiped out two sprawling Utah monuments in an afternoon to the delight of Utah Senator Mike Lee and Governor Spencer Cox.
Jim Pattiz and More Than Just Parks
Google is buying all the energy from a new huge solar and battery project in Arkansas, the largest of its kind in the US.
Google agrees to purchase 100% of power from largest solar-plus-storage project in U.S. - pv magazine USA
Developed with Cypress Creek Energy, the virtual power purchase agreement covers the Steel River Energy Center, which will add 2.5 GW of solar capacity and 2.9 GW/GWh of battery storage.
Ryan Kennedy
While miners point to climate change, a report says AI and defense are actually fueling the rush for critical minerals.
AI, Defense Spending Fuel the Rush to Mine Minerals, Report Says - Inside Climate News
The global mining industry says more extraction of rare earth minerals is necessary to fight climate change. But a new report says conventional industries, AI and defense are driving much of the demand.
Derek Harrison
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