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Data Centers, AI, and the Growing Demand for Energy: Impacts, Risks, and Solutions

October 27, 2026 OverviewUnited States

Learn how the rapid growth of data centers is affecting electricity bills, public health, communities, and the environment and what can be done about it.

Stratos Data Center Will Emit Air Pollution that’s Linked to Premature Deaths and Health Economic Damages for Utah and States Downwind

October 27, 2026 Expert BlogUtahJohn Walke

A new report models emissions from different on-site methane generation power scenarios to show potential impacts on the people of Utah and residents of multiple downwind states.

Occupational Heat Safety Standards in the United States

October 27, 2026 MapUnited StatesJuanita Constible

Find out what occupational heat standards exist, or are under development, federally and in your state.

Antalya AI Pledge is an Important Start, But Needs Teeth and Must Go Further

October 27, 2026 ReactionInternational

Türkiye today released the text of the Antalya Artificial Intelligence pledge ahead of hosting next month’s U.N. climate conference (COP31), where countries and companies will have the opportunity to sign on.

NRDC Assessment of BAAJA, the 2026 Permitting and Transmission Bill

October 26, 2026 BackgrounderUnited States

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 is the result of years of negotiations on permitting reform. The product is a bill that combines critically important transmission and grid reforms with significant and concerning changes to federal environmental…

Is Bamboo Always Sustainable?

October 26, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu

This versatile plant is popping up in more and more consumer products, but when it comes to eco-friendly shopping, the details matter.

Stratos Data Center Will Emit Air Pollution Linked to Premature Deaths and Health-Related Economic Damages for Utah and States Downwind

October 26, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Stratos, one of the world’s largest data center projects proposed for Northern Utah, would emit dangerous quantities of air pollution throughout the region that cause premature deaths, illness, and health-related economic damage, according to a new report released today.

Africa’s Energy Transition Minerals and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

October 23, 2026 Issue PaperAfricaAmanda Maxwell, Susan Egan Keane

This white paper examines how the rise in demand for energy transition minerals is reshaping artisanal and small-scale mining across Africa, a phenomenon that will influence the transition to an inclusive, just, and sustainable mineral future for the continent.

The Future of Buildings in Illinois Is Electric

October 22, 2026 Expert BlogIllinoisMadeline Semanisin, Kiki Velez

The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized a study of the most affordable way for the state to meet its building decarbonization goals. The report has fundamental flaws but critical insights.

Michigan Steps Up to Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution and Save Fleets Money

October 21, 2026 BackgrounderMichiganMuhammed Patel

Michigan can cut diesel pollution and reduce fuel-cost volatility, but public funding should favor zero-emission replacements whenever possible.

New England Wind Project Attacked

October 21, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

The Trump administration asked a federal judge to send back federal approval of the New England Wind offshore wind project, a move that could lead to its construction permit being rescinded.

Trump Administration Finalizes First U.S. Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale Off American Samoa

October 20, 2026 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C.

Sale would open about 31 million acres of seabed beside Rose Atoll Marine National Monument, despite local opposition

The Wilderness Society et al. v. Trump et al. (Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument)

October 20, 2026 Court CaseUtahActive

The president does not have the authority to reduce or rescind national monuments created under the Antiquities Act. So we sued to protect Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante.

NRDC et al. v. Trump et al. (Bears Ears National Monument)

October 20, 2026 Court CaseUtahActive

NRDC and partners fought to restore protections to this national monument of incomparable cultural and natural significance.

California’s 2026 Legislative Priorities: End-of-Session Wrap-Up

October 19, 2026 BackgrounderCaliforniaEmely Garcia

From lower energy bills to cleaner air and stronger wildfire protections, California scored major environmental wins.