Proposed power plants for US data centres could generate over 660 million tonnes of emissions annually
A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) has identified at least 74 gas-fired power plants that are planned…
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Renewables supplied close to a third of US electricity in the first four months of this year
Renewable energy supplied close to a third (30%) of electricity in the United States during the first four months of…
Suburban neighbourhood design plays a major part in driving emissions in US
A new study led by researchers at Yale University has suggested that the way in which suburban neighbourhoods are designed…
‘Largest renewable energy project’ in United States comes on stream
Pattern Energy Group has announced that its SunZia renewable energy and transmission project, which combines around 3,650MW of wind generation…
Public support for climate action remains strong across G7 countries
Following on from the G7 Summit in France, a new study by the Potential Energy Coalition and The Rockefeller Foundation…
Electricity consumption from data centres set to triple by end of the decade
Increased demand for cloud computing, AI and digital services is likely to lead to a tripling of global electricity demand…
2026 FIFA World Cup set to generate around 7.8 million tonnes of CO₂e
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to generate an estimated 7.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (CO₂e),…
UN adopts resolution on legal obligation to combat climate change – reaction
The UN General Assembly has voted 141-8 in favour of a landmark resolution backing a climate opinion issued by the…
Several matches likely to be played at ‘unsafe’ temperatures at 2026 FIFA World Cup
As many as 26 matches at the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to be played in temperature conditions…
Renewable energy more cost effective than direct air capture
Investment in renewable energy delivers more cost-effective and positive environmental outcomes than direct air capture when it comes to reducing…