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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.
Pakistan Installs 27 Gigawatts of Distributed Solar in Two Years, Equaling Total Fossil Fuel Power Capacity
Distributed solar is driving up Pakistan’s electricity demand, bringing huge social and economic benefits.
Over 3,000 Regain Sight in Trinidad and Tobago Through Free Cataract and Pterygium Surgery Mission Amid Surging Demand
Free surgeries provided access to treatment for patients who had delayed care for years.
Justice Department Acknowledges Flaws in Reflecting Pool Renovation, Drops Charges Against Former Olympian
The Justice Department is admitting that President Donald Trump’s $14 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was “hasty and botched,” and it is dropping the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn that accused him of vandalizing the pool, according to a new court filing from DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Portugal’s last circus elephant, Julie, begins a new life roaming free at Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctuary
The first resident has arrived at the Pangea sanctuary in Alentejo, presented as Europe’s first large-scale elephant refuge.
World’s First Fully Effective HIV Prevention Drug Approved for Global Use
An epidemic that’s been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It’s a landmark achievement that stands to save millions of lives across the globe. The makers are also providing…