Energy & Fuel

"Data Centers Are Driving a US Gas Boom"

"Data centers have caused the demand for gas-fired power in the US to explode over the past two years, according to new research released Wednesday. More than a third of this new demand, the research found, is explicitly linked to gas projects that will power data centers—the equivalent of energy that would power tens of millions of US homes."

Source: WIRED, 01/29/2026

Europe’s Supermarkets Packed With ‘Misleading’ Claims About Recycled Plastic

"Europe’s supermarket shelves are packed with brands billing their plastic packaging as sustainable, but often only a fraction of the materials are truly recovered from waste, with the rest made from petroleum." "Manufacturers use method that labels plastic as ‘circular’ and climate-friendly, despite being mostly fossil-based".

Source: Guardian, 01/29/2026

"Fourth Wind Farm Blocked By Trump Is Allowed To Resume Construction"

"A fourth offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration was temporarily allowed to resume construction on Tuesday, marking yet another legal setback for the White House on the issue."

Source: The Hill, 01/28/2026

Despite Low Interest in Drilling, USFS ‘Streamlines’ Oil/Gas Leasing Rules

"The U.S. Forest Service announced revisions to its oil and gas leasing rules today that the agency promises “modernizes and streamlines” the permitting process to drill for fossil fuels in the nation’s forests and grasslands. The changes prompted the ire of environmental groups who say it is the latest in a year’s worth of attacks on public lands protections by President Trump’s administration."

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/28/2026

Amsterdam Defies Lobbying to Become 1st Capital City to Ban Fossil Fuel Ads

"Amsterdam city council has passed a legally binding ban on advertising for fossil fuels and meat products across public spaces in the city, becoming the first capital in the world to prohibit such ads through local law."

Source: DeSmog, 01/27/2026

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