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Month: August 2026
142 AI Data Center Protests Erupt Across 42 States as Organizers Condemn ‘Unaccountable’ Expansion and Threats to Public Liberty
What could data center developers do if the people say no?
Newborn ICU Admissions Halved in First Year of RSV Maternal Vaccine Program
While around 60% of women giving birth every month are vaccinated, UKHSA warns many thousands of babies still at risk.
Global Solar Panel Capacity Reaches 3 Terawatts for the First Time in History
China has driven the second and third terawatt milestones, while developing countries like Pakistan and Nigeria are now rapidly adopting solar power.
10-Year-Old Ukrainian Gymnast Wins Gold After Losing Leg In Russian Strike
In 2022, Oleksandra Paskal lost her leg following a Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Odesa region. She was just six years old. Following months of intense rehabilitation, she learned to walk with a prosthesis — and made a remarkable return to rhythmic gymnastics.
U.S. Authorizes First mRNA Flu Vaccine from Moderna
This flu shot, mFlusiva, was shown in a clinical trial to be up to 27 percent more effective than a standard flu jab
New York to Implement Nation’s First Statewide Ban on Data Centers
The order will pause state permitting for new large data centers and direct state regulators to create standards that address environmental impacts, energy demand, water usage and other factors, the governor’s office said.
Germany Sets New Solar Record: 12 Billion kWh Generated in July 2026, Surpassing 40,000 MW Midday Output for the First Time
Germany set a record by feeding 12 billion kWh of solar power into the grid in July 2026, highlighting photovoltaics’ growing role and the IWR’s clarification of EEG support costs.
Texas Sets New Electricity Demand Records Twice in Two Days Amid Heat Wave, Grid Remains Stable Thanks to Record Solar and Battery Output
Solar and battery power generations have helped bolster ERCOT’s grid, but data center, population and economic growth is slated to surge demand.
Amazon canopy bridges enable 15,000 safe wildlife crossings with zero roadkill
For some of the world’s rarest monkeys, the path to survival now runs through a simple network of ropes.