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First crypto, now data centers: How tech is reshaping this North Carolina community
Cryptocurrency mines are being repurposed to power the AI boom, sparking a regional backlash.
The Brazilian government keeps giving out mining licenses in the Amazon – in spite of evidence of gold ‘laundering’
An InfoAmazonia investigation found patterns of illegal gold laundering in the Tapajós River basin in Pará state, where Indigenous communities like the Munduruku people face mercury contamination from
Wall Street is betting big on clean energy tech
Fervo Energy's IPO could raise $1.8 billion in one of the largest renewable energy public offerings ever, signaling growing investor confidence in clean energy.
The EPA wants to shift monitoring of toxic coal ash to states
The move comes at a time when many state environmental budgets have been slashed.
Report: Nevada’s lithium boom comes at the expense of Indigenous rights
As demand for critical minerals surges, Indigenous leaders and Amnesty International say mining projects are advancing without tribal consent.
How climate change could help hantavirus find more hosts
Experts say extreme weather is boosting the odds that the pathogens carried by rodents will spill over into human populations.
New Orleans wants to fix its Mardi Gras mess. So why is the trash pile still growing?
This year's Carnival resulted in 1.4 tons of beads, beer cans, and other trash along the city’s parade routes — the highest total on record.
This summer, the American water crisis becomes real
Concerns over water access are poised to consume summer in the U.S., as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.
In coal country, black lung surges as federal protections stall
While the Trump administration is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to coal projects, miners in Appalachia are suffering from a resurgence of black lung disease. But industry pushback is delay
DeBriefed 8 May 2026: EU eyes fossil-fuel exemptions | Wind and solar save UK ‘£1.7bn’ | Amazon ‘tipping point’
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Factcheck: What the UK car industry is not saying about EV targets
For several years, the UK car industry has been claiming that demand is not high... The post Factcheck: What the UK car industry is not saying about EV targets appeared first on Carbon Brief.
The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think
No shade, but cities aren’t planting enough trees.
Trump is trying to kill a carbon tax on global shipping. He may not succeed.
The U.S. has threatened countries that support the tax with visa restrictions, tariffs, and port fees. But a slim majority of U.N. nations are still backing it.
How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions
New research shows every $1 the U.S. Forest Service spent to minimize wildfire risk prevented nearly $4 in damages.
Analysis: Wind and solar have saved UK from gas imports worth £1.7bn since Iran war began
The UK has avoided the need for gas imports worth £1.7bn since the start of... The post Analysis: Wind and solar have saved UK from gas imports worth £1.7bn since Iran war began appeared first on Carb
Close calls at Michigan’s dams are a climate warning to America
Record flooding pushed Michigan's dams to the brink of disaster. The near miss reflects the national problem of infrastructure that is not suited to the challenges of a warming world.
Cropped 6 May 2026: Forest loss falls | Deforestation regulations | Saving ‘India’s Galapagos’
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Vacancy: Three-week summer journalism internship at Carbon Brief
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Rural North Carolina fights back against PFAS contamination
A North Carolina nonprofit is taking on “forever chemicals” in rural communities.
‘Keystone Light’: These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline
The Trump administration is rushing to approve a 650-mile pipeline to bring oil from Canada’s tar sands into the U.S.
Democrats used to back energy-saving plans. Now they’re wavering.
Why are politicians from both parties targeting measures that have saved Americans trillions of dollars?
The uncertain future of the UN’s leading voice on Indigenous rights
The U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is facing questions about its effectiveness amidst a broader U.N. budget crisis.
The uncertain future of the UN’s leading voice on Indigenous rights
The U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is facing questions about its effectiveness amid a broader U.N. budget crisis.
Cities are rehearsing for deadly heat. Will it help when disaster comes?
As heat waves grow longer and deadlier, cities around the world are using drills and tabletop exercises to expose weaknesses before a real emergency strikes.
American homes need heat pumps, not space heaters
The ultraefficient appliances don't just have to supplant gas furnaces, but space heaters as well.
Q&A: How countries got the global ‘net-zero’ shipping deal ‘back on track’
Nations are “back on track” to adopt a framework for curbing global shipping emissions, following... The post Q&A: How countries got the global ‘net-zero’ shipping deal ‘back on track’ appeared first
Hurricane Helene shattered lives — and the systems that keep people sober
Recovery from substance use disorder requires community. What happens when a disaster tears that apart?
Helene frayed the safety net for people who use drugs. This community wove it back together.
Harm reduction groups and health care workers helped avert the worst. But what about the next emergency?
Should Roundup labels warn users about the cancer risk? It’s up to the Supreme Court.
The ruling could reshape pesticide regulation and test President Trump's base from within.
California will soon have more than 300 data centers. Where will they get their water?
A proposed data center in the Imperial Valley would need 750,000 gallons of water a day. Satisfying the thirst of 24 more facilities expected to open in the state will be challenging, experts and offi
The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West’s ecosystems
"It was the worst possible way to end the winter that was already worse than normal."