Scientist, activist, and Iranian public figure in environmental policy
Videos and satellite imagery show oil slicks around Shidvar Island, a Ramsar wetlands site, after an Iranian refinery attack. Oil rain has reached Tehran; wildlife habitats and breeding grounds on Shidvar are threatened, underscoring ecological damage from the conflict.
Federal regulators have issued orders to regional grid operators to speed connections for large data centers while requiring transparency and rules to prevent ratepayers from subsidising grid upgrades. Tech firms and energy officials are defending faster hookups and new cooling tech; communities and experts are warning about water, electricity and local costs as data‑center buildouts surge.