Activism

All forms of advocacy, esp. environmental groups.

Anger At Rising Electric Bills Might Derail World’s Largest Utility Merger

"State leaders and residents in Virginia have opposed NextEra’s acquisition of Dominion Energy, fearing that it will accelerate rate increases."

Source: New York Times, 11/10/2026
December 1, 2026

DEADLINE: National Geographic Society's The Human Thread Fund

National Geographic Society has a new RFP called The Human Thread to fund storytelling projects on human cultural and religious traditions, histories and connections. Funding: Up to $20,000 or $100,000, depending on the project tier. Apply by Dec. 1, 2026.

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Another Big Loser in the 2026 Midterms? Data Centers

It turns out voters really don’t like data centers, judging from the shellacking the massive artificial intelligence-centered energy and water consumers took in the recent U.S. elections. The latest TipSheet takes a look at where data centers stumbled and how they may fare in locales near you, with questions to ask and resources to report your stories.

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Environmental Ballot Wins

"The “blue tsunami” on Tuesday that will give Democrats control of Congress also helped to push through ballot measures around the country to strengthen environmental protections. Voters approved referendums to ensure supplies of clean water and clean power, to support nature conservation and to armor communities against the threats of climate change-fueled wildfires. And they voted, over and over, to block data centers, too."

Source: New York Times, 11/09/2026

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