An opinion piece argues that focusing on blocking AI data centers misses the larger debate about AI’s role in society, suggesting social norms rather than zoning laws will ultimately determine technology’s impact.

The Trump administration has generated over $13 billion from Venezuelan oil sales since January, with the funds held in U.S. Treasury accounts, though accountability and allocation of proceeds remain subjects of congressional scrutiny.

Finland’s Polar Night Energy has commissioned the world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, capable of storing 100 MWh of renewable energy using heated crushed soapstone for district heating.

Oil futures prices have remained subdued despite severe Middle Eastern supply disruptions, but physical market indicators suggest tightening conditions may signal growing supply constraints.

Environmental groups and Boulder City officials filed an administrative appeal challenging federal approval of a 167-megawatt data center on public lands in Nevada, citing bypassed environmental reviews and water concerns.

Indiana Governor Braun issued an executive order directing state officials to explore reopening retired coal plants or preventing closures to power new AI data centers proposed by tech companies.

Climate and environmental groups filed testimony opposing Puget Sound Energy’s proposed rate increases and push for continued gas infrastructure investment, urging the utility to prioritize clean energy expansion instead.

Britain’s grid operator warns of tight electricity supplies Thursday night as the UK faces its third heatwave this year, with extreme temperatures affecting power generation across Europe.

The Bank of England will stop accepting thermal coal-related bonds as collateral for loans to commercial banks, a policy taking effect in October that climate advocates view as a significant step.