Natural Gas Leads PJM’s Newly Reformed Grid Queue, Fueled by Data-Center Demand
August 8, 2026
Natural gas tops PJM’s reformed interconnection process, with battery storage and solar trailing. Over 200 GW studied.
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With Solar and Batteries Leading in Texas, GOP Legislators Weigh Natural Gas Mandates
August 6, 2026
Texas grapples with energy future as solar and battery storage dominate new generation, prompting calls for gas plant quotas.
Philadelphia Balances Immediate Financial Strategies with Long-Term Climate Objectives
August 6, 2026
Philadelphia’s budget discussions sidelined climate policy. While emissions have dropped, key climate actions lag.
Increase in Data Centers Leads to More Fracking in Pennsylvania, Advocates Call for Enhanced Protections
August 1, 2026
Advocates urge Pennsylvania to extend setbacks to over 3,000 feet from homes to protect health amid gas infrastructure growth.
The Unexpectedly Quiet Launch of the Nation’s Largest Gas Power Plant Serving a Major Data Center
July 31, 2026
WAVERLY, Ohio—Residents viewed plans for the largest U.S. natural gas power plant and data center at an open house.
Georgia’s Initial Temporary Power Plant for Data Centers Under Review
July 31, 2026
Georgia’s data center expansion faces hurdles as developers like Serverfarm bypass grid waits with pop-up power projects.
ExxonMobil Employs Corporate Arbitration to Dispute Its Promoted Climate Solution
July 28, 2026
ExxonMobil challenges EU’s carbon capture rule under the Energy Charter Treaty, claiming it’s ideologically driven.
More Nations Incorporate Fairness in the Transition to Clean Energy
July 28, 2026
Countries worldwide demonstrate that reducing emissions can aid, not harm, communities. A new UN report explores…
New Offshore Oil Leases Backed by Trump Pose Threats to California Marine Sanctuaries
July 27, 2026
Violet Sage Walker expresses disappointment over NOAA’s silence on federal plans to allow oil leasing in Chumash…
The Global Dominance of Plastics
July 18, 2026
“Plastics, once a wartime alternative, now plague ecosystems and health. Tackling this crisis is crucial for our future.”
h3 Fracking Ban in Delaware River Basin Remains Intact Despite Republican Opposition (For Now)
July 15, 2026
A GOP-led bid to lift the Delaware River Basin’s fracking ban failed, keeping the current restrictions in place for now.
Governments Were Aware of Global Warming Risks While Opting for Fossil-Fueled Growth in the Mid-20th Century
July 15, 2026
A new report by the Center for International Environmental Law reveals major countries knew early about climate risks.