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In some cases, AI data centers are so large that they need more water than they can get from public facilities. That means residentail customre are sometimes in a fight over who gets to use the local supply

VW says it is making money on EVs. This is not because of rising unit sales. It is the margin it makes on each vehicle compared to gas-powered cars.

A company has figured out a way to take some of the elements of toilet paper collected at water treatment plants. These are then used to create new products from the cellulose. People are making money from your bathroom

A new study shows that microplastics, which can float in the air, make global warming worse than expected.

In the first quarter of this year, 20 data centers were canceled. Almost all were due to local opposition. According to Heat Map, the figure is rising fast. For environmentalists, it is good news

Nationwide, electricity rates have increased by 34% over the last five years. The number is much higher in some states. And, most forecasts show AI data centers will speed that. It also means a greater use of fossil fuels.

More and more big tech companies are abandoning their announced plans to help the environment. AI data centers, which are energy-hungry, have changed those promises.

Extreme drought and high winds mean America may not have the people to handle a growing number of fires.

AI data centers consume a large amount of electricity and water for cooling. This has made it a challenge to locate them in parts of the US. Companies are raising huge sums to put them in the oceans, where these problems don’t exist.

It’s 107 degrees this week in Phoenix, and it will be over 100 degrees seven days in a row. Some people can’t afford air conditioning. For those who can’t pay, their electricity may be shut off. There are no ready solutions.

Utilities are companies that move energy within the regions they are regulated to serve. Their rates are regulated as well. In the world of AI data centers, this won’t work anymore. Will AI companies own the current infrastructure? It can probably afford to. If they do, what happens to residential rates?

Along the North Carolina coast, 19 homes have collapsed into the ocean because of beach erosion. Based on an analysis that figure could rise quickly. It is not the only place in the US with this problem.

Do the math. Almost 40 million Americans drove for vacation last Memorial Day, according to AAA. The Washington Post says 44% of Americans have cut back on driving because of high gas prices. And, since the Post research, gas prices are up another 10 cents. They will be higher by the end of the month.

AI companies want to spend $700 billion on data centers this year. That is forecast to rise to $1 trillion in 2027. One problem with this is the environment. To hit their goals, the companies will need to use fossil fuels, which include coal.

A new research study shows that New Orleans will soon be completely surrounded by seawater. At that point, the entire city could be flooded.

Drought undermines wheat growth. The causes a rise in wheat prices. Beef cattle eat wheat. Beef prices rise. Heat means more air conditioning. AC means more electricity. That means a higher price on people’s electric bills. Blizzards increase snow removal costs. That is a burden to city budgets. And, so on.

Big oil wants to make billions from high oil prices. More exploration to add to the supply won’t happen. It takes too long and is too expensive.

According to Gas Buddy gas prices 38.2 cents over the last week and stands at $4.42 per gallon. The national average is up 32.6 cents from a month ago and is $1.31 per gallon higher than a year ago. The research firm added WTI crude oil rose $3.39 to $105.33 per barrel, up nearly $10…

The EPA will not enforce clear air requirements in Phoenix and Salt Lake City because the smog affecting the cities comes from Asia. The evidence of this is thin.

Spirit Airlines is out of business, to some extent, due to fuel costs. That fuel has risen by 82% in the past three months. Experts in Europe say the region will be out of fuel in five weeks. Quietly, airlines are cutting routes. The number of routes is rising, and has started to include big…