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July 10, 2025

Power Hungry: Why Data Centers Are Developing Their Own Energy Sources to Fuel AI

The spread of AI data centers is larger, more numerous, and faster-growing than anything that has come before to the electric utilities. The potential for this to cause supply shortages and costs for consumers is plain to see.

Mike Jacobs
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Ask a Scientist: How Livestreaming 100 Hours of Weather and Climate Moved Thousands to Action

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Arizona Superior Court Protects Academic Freedom in Climate Email Disclosure Case

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March 30, 2015

Georgia May Shift to Reverse on EV Progress

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Three Reasons Carbon Reduction Is Easy In The Central U.S.

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March 27, 2015

Fossil Fuel Firms Are Still Bankrolling Climate Denial Lobby Groups

Peter Frumhoff
Former Director of Science and Policy and Chief Climate Scientist

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A Lightweight Investment With Big Dividends: DOE, Alcoa, and Aluminum Vehicles

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Testifying about Sustainability and the American Diet

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When It Comes to Palm Oil, PepsiCo Is Less than Perfect

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The Latest From The EPA: Car Manufacturers Are Exceeding Expectations

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March 25, 2015

2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: In Support of Limiting and Labeling Added Sugar

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March 24, 2015

In Support of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's Report

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March 23, 2015

Natural Gas: A Runaway Train or a Helping Hand?

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March 20, 2015

China’s Nuclear Forces Feeling U.S. Pressure

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March 19, 2015

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Portland Sunnier Than Houston? Solar Power Resources Are More Widespread Than You Think…

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Making Room for Renewables: Grid Integration Solutions for California's Clean Energy Future

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