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Equinix Cape Town Data Center Approval Faces Legal Challenge

Environmental groups appeal South Africa data center approval over undisclosed power and water demands from the US tech giant.

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Ocean Warming and Acidification Accelerate Global Climate Impacts

Rising sea temperatures and altering ocean chemistry threaten coastal communities, marine ecosystems and global food security.

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Coalition Urges Single Federal Standard for Chemical Safety

Industry groups ask the EPA and OSHA to align workplace chemical rules and eliminate duplicative standards.

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Federal Officials Launch Effort to Speed Water Infrastructure Grants

A new collaborative initiative aims to streamline loan programs and clear application backlogs for small and rural water systems.

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San Diego Leaders Demand Environmental Fixes in USMCA Extension

Local officials and advocates push trade negotiators to mandate cross-border pollution solutions as part of agreement negotiations.

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Boyle Heights Residents Demand Disaster Declaration After Fire

A rotting food crisis and highly toxic smoke led community members to request state intervention following a major warehouse blaze.

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Global Intact Forests Shrink From Fires and Fragmentation

A new World Resources Institute analysis shows human-caused fires and industrial expansion have destroyed 15% of unbroken wild forests.

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Federal Agencies Remove Longstanding Definition of “Harm” from Endangered Species Act Regulations

The final rule eliminates a decades-old regulatory definition, with federal agencies saying the change better aligns implementation of the Endangered Species Act with the law's text.



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New York Imposes Nation's First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers

State pauses new large-scale AI data center projects while officials develop environmental and energy standards.

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Experts Demand Water Safety Reform After NYC Legionnaires Outbreak

An expert warns cooling towers pose widespread risks as New York City faces its second major outbreak of the disease in less than a year.

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Management Buyout Positions LayerOne for PFAS Removal Commercialization

Morten Eikenes takes the helm as chief executive officer to drive advanced material solutions for global water treatment.

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Groups Urge EPA to Stop Preconstruction Rule Change

Environmental and health organizations argue a proposed rule allowing industrial polluters to build before securing permits violates the Clean Air Act.

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Yorkshire Water Expands Artificial Intelligence Asset Monitoring Program

A major UK utility is scaling up its use of AI and electrical signature analysis to protect hard-to-reach pumps and prevent pollution.

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Chemours Agrees to $450 Million PFAS Settlement

The historic federal agreement requires the chemical manufacturer to install pollution controls and fund clean drinking water in three states.

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ASHRAE Honors World Refrigeration Day Theme of Cool Intelligence

The global awareness campaign highlights how artificial intelligence and advanced controls improve refrigeration and heat pump system efficiency.

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UK Water Utilities Turn to Smart Tech to Fight Leaks

As extreme weather swings accelerate infrastructure damage, water utilities turn to advanced data analytics and automated acoustic tracking.

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EPA Launches Sustainability Resource Website for FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities and Fans

The new website provides tools, scientific resources and environmental guidance to support sustainability efforts, waste reduction, recycling and air quality management during FIFA World Cup 2026™.

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Genesis AEC Highlights New System Modeling Platform

The engineering platform allows equipment suppliers to demonstrate system performance, operational costs and sustainability metrics early in facility planning.

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EPA Urges Southeast to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Agency says advance planning can help protect lives, property, infrastructure and the environment as Atlantic storms approach.

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Federal Government Files Complaint Against Chemical Importer

A New York-based chemical supplier is facing legal action for allegedly importing millions of pounds of toxic materials without proper oversight.