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A massive data center at xAIโ€™s controversial site in Memphis, Tennessee is emitting huge plumes of pollution, according to footage recorded by an environmental watchdog group.
A massive data center at xAIโ€™s controversial site in Memphis, Tennessee is emitting huge plumes of pollution, according to footage recorded by an environmental watchdog group.
From Colorado to Virginia, environmental groups are challenging legal barriers that prevent scientists and communities from seeing the full picture of fossil fuel harms.
From Colorado to Virginia, environmental groups are challenging legal barriers that prevent scientists and communities from seeing the full picture of fossil fuel harms.
The Trump administration is undoing reporting and regulation of a powerful climate pollutant. Can nonprofit and third-party trackers fill the gap?
The Trump administration is undoing reporting and regulation of a powerful climate pollutant. Can nonprofit and third-party trackers fill the gap?
Australiaโ€™s Woodside approves $17.5 billion LNG project just days before Trump social services budget cuts, leaving locals facing โ€œharsh economic reality.โ€
Australiaโ€™s Woodside approves $17.5 billion LNG project just days before Trump social services budget cuts, leaving locals facing โ€œharsh economic reality.โ€
Amit Forlit, who is accused of conducting hacking operations against 128 targets, faces up to 45 years behind bars if found guilty.
Amit Forlit, who is accused of conducting hacking operations against 128 targets, faces up to 45 years behind bars if found guilty.
A Zen Buddhist priest's guide to supporting yourself and your community in these testing times.
A Zen Buddhist priest's guide to supporting yourself and your community in these testing times.
Lawyers defending private eye Amit Forlit against extradition to the U.S. cite a group thatโ€™s argued climate change isnโ€™t โ€œsettled science.โ€
Lawyers defending private eye Amit Forlit against extradition to the U.S. cite a group thatโ€™s argued climate change isnโ€™t โ€œsettled science.โ€
DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.
DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.
A new lawsuit alleges toxic, radioactive waste leaked into a PA familyโ€™s water well, uncovering a regulatory abyss for miles of fracking pipelines in the state.
A new lawsuit alleges toxic, radioactive waste leaked into a PA familyโ€™s water well, uncovering a regulatory abyss for miles of fracking pipelines in the state.
City Council OKs private equity firmโ€™s purchase of Entergy gas utility, undermining climate goals and jacking up prices for the cityโ€™s poorest.
City Council OKs private equity firmโ€™s purchase of Entergy gas utility, undermining climate goals and jacking up prices for the cityโ€™s poorest.

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onJun 13, 2025 @ 06:01 PDT

A massive data center at xAIโ€™s controversial site in Memphis, Tennessee is emitting huge plumes of pollution, according to footage recorded by an environmental watchdog group.

A massive data center at xAIโ€™s controversial site in Memphis, Tennessee is emitting huge plumes of pollution, according to footage recorded by an environmental watchdog group.
onJun 11, 2025 @ 08:26 PDT

From Colorado to Virginia, environmental groups are challenging legal barriers that prevent scientists and communities from seeing the full picture of fossil fuel harms.

From Colorado to Virginia, environmental groups are challenging legal barriers that prevent scientists and communities from seeing the full picture of fossil fuel harms.
onMay 27, 2025 @ 13:43 PDT

The Trump administration is undoing reporting and regulation of a powerful climate pollutant. Can nonprofit and third-party trackers fill the gap?

The Trump administration is undoing reporting and regulation of a powerful climate pollutant. Can nonprofit and third-party trackers fill the gap?
onMay 2, 2025 @ 13:51 PDT

Australiaโ€™s Woodside approves $17.5 billion LNG project just days before Trump social services budget cuts, leaving locals facing โ€œharsh economic reality.โ€

Australiaโ€™s Woodside approves $17.5 billion LNG project just days before Trump social services budget cuts, leaving locals facing โ€œharsh economic reality.โ€
onApr 30, 2025 @ 05:15 PDT

Amit Forlit, who is accused of conducting hacking operations against 128 targets, faces up to 45 years behind bars if found guilty.

Amit Forlit, who is accused of conducting hacking operations against 128 targets, faces up to 45 years behind bars if found guilty.
onMar 20, 2025 @ 04:45 PDT

A Zen Buddhist priest's guide to supporting yourself and your community in these testing times.

A Zen Buddhist priest's guide to supporting yourself and your community in these testing times.
onJan 27, 2025 @ 14:03 PST

Lawyers defending private eye Amit Forlit against extradition to the U.S. cite a group thatโ€™s argued climate change isnโ€™t โ€œsettled science.โ€

Lawyers defending private eye Amit Forlit against extradition to the U.S. cite a group thatโ€™s argued climate change isnโ€™t โ€œsettled science.โ€
onDec 27, 2024 @ 03:00 PST

DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.

DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.
onDec 23, 2024 @ 03:00 PST

A new lawsuit alleges toxic, radioactive waste leaked into a PA familyโ€™s water well, uncovering a regulatory abyss for miles of fracking pipelines in the state.

A new lawsuit alleges toxic, radioactive waste leaked into a PA familyโ€™s water well, uncovering a regulatory abyss for miles of fracking pipelines in the state.
onDec 19, 2024 @ 16:51 PST

City Council OKs private equity firmโ€™s purchase of Entergy gas utility, undermining climate goals and jacking up prices for the cityโ€™s poorest.

City Council OKs private equity firmโ€™s purchase of Entergy gas utility, undermining climate goals and jacking up prices for the cityโ€™s poorest.