EPA rule could let ME data centers off the hook for clean-air violations
Data centers, especially those powered by natural gas, emit significant pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, methane and fine particulate matter, which can increase rates of respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions, according to the Environmental Health Project. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE May 21, 2026 By Kathryn Carley A new Maine Data Center Advisory Council aims to…
Pennsylvania legislators push package of electric affordability bills
Experts say rising electric bills in Pennsylvania and nationwide are being driven by growing energy demand from AI data centers, global conflicts like the war in Iran, and the high cost of maintaining aging power grids. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE May 14, 2026 By Danielle Smith By Anna Gustafson for the Pennsylvania Independent.…
State of solar strong in Colorado and across nation
Solar industry trade groups are making the case solar is in sync with the Trump administration’s “energy dominance” agenda. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE By Eric Galatas May 12, 2026 By Rebecca Egan McCarthy and Kate Yoder for Grist. Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Grist-Public News Service…
US Sen. Merkley & US Sen. Wyden introduce new bill to block sale of federal public lands
May 11, 2026 Washington, D.C. – On May 11, 2026, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced they introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act, new legislation to ensure that America’s public lands cannot be sold as part of a fast-tracked process in a budget reconciliation bill. During consideration of the Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Betrayal”…
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