"Developers of five offshore wind farms that were ordered last week by the Trump administration to halt construction are suing to restart work on at least three of the projects."
"A key player in Congress’ permitting reform negotiations is calling for the Senate to eliminate the filibuster in order to pass a deal after Senate Democrats signaled Monday that they are stepping back from the discussions."
"Two years ago, Massachusetts regulators created a framework for phasing out the use of natural gas in buildings — a groundbreaking move for the state’s decarbonization efforts. Today, however, momentum has slowed as gas companies clash with lawmakers, regulators, and advocates on a fundamental question: Are utilities legally obligated to provide gas service to any consumer who wants it?"
"A boom in U.S. data centres is devouring fossil fuels in Mexico - and hitting locals with power cuts and pollution."
"Preventing illegal road building could help protect tropical forests. New research tries to identify which areas are most at risk."
"A Memphis state lawmaker who rose to national prominence protesting against gun violence is hoping to elevate that battle — and his environmental justice fights — to the U.S. House."
"The Interior Department announced Monday it is pausing leases for all five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in America, citing unspecified issues of national security."
"As the world looks to incorporate more renewables into energy grids, centuries-old systems that can balance supply and demand are being reappraised and innovated upon."
"A delayed environmental review cleared the Dakota Access Pipeline to continue operating. Separately, a North Dakota judge expressed unusual exasperation over the tangled legal battles."
Federal regulators will allow tech companies to effectively plug massive data centers directly into power plants, issuing a long-awaited order Thursday, as the Trump administration urges them to help the U.S. lead the world in artificial intelligence and revive domestic manufacturing.
