American environmental organization with a long history and nationwide chapters.
Texas Governor has ordered audits of data-center projects seeking grid connections. ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission are reviewing more than 1,800 interconnection requests, the vast majority from data centers. The move aims to verify power and water use, tax incentives and community impacts, and could deny connections to projects that do not comply.
California lawmakers oppose a proposed land exchange that would grant a private developer a short access road to Yosemite National Park in exchange for lands elsewhere in California. Kingsbarn Realty Capital argues the plan would ease congestion and cut emissions, while opponents warn of privatizing public land and impacting conservation. The proposal is under federal review with public comment ongoing.
Bloomberg reports that the Trump administration has rolled back climate data and tools from federal websites as part of a broader deregulatory push, potentially increasing corporate and research uncertainty about environmental risks. The move follows earlier steps to reduce protections for water bodies and emissions rules, and experts warn the changes will erode decision-making resources for businesses and policymakers.
The DC Circuit has ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by keeping Consumers Energy’s J.H. Campbell coal plant online under emergency powers, despite an earlier plan to retire it in 2025. The decision affects Michigan and other states, with ongoing debates over electricity reliability and costs.
Trump has announced new fuel-economy standards, reversing Biden-era rules intended to spur electric-vehicle adoption. The move reduces the fleetwide target, with specifics still to be released. Analysts say the change could reshape automaker strategy and consumer costs. The details remain forthcoming.