Edward is a freelance reporter for DeSmog covering the AI data center development boom in the United States, and has contributed to DeSmog’s coverage of the European gas lobby. Edward’s reporting on the LNG boom in Europe has also appeared in publications in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Norway. In 2019, Edward was nominated for the Franco-German Journalism Prize for his multimedia project, “Paris to Katowice: Journey Across the Coal Lands.”
Brian O'Neill asked the State Department attorney to set up meetings with state and federal officials that would clear the way for his project's gas power plants.
Emails reveal behind-the-scenes talks with state officials to clear the way for project in Upper Merion Township.
DeSmog investigation reveals details of push to influence local officials to approve mega-project in Coweta County.
After months of protests โ and a rushed legal deadline โ officials deny Texas developerโs project as residents warn of pollution and impacts on wildlife, water, and power.
DeSmog investigation reveals how developers weakened local limits on giant AI projects.
Emails obtained by DeSmog show county officials continually met privately with Project Sail lobbyists, something denied to local residents opposing the $17 billion data center.
Residents call for more transparency around โhyperscaleโ data center announced last month for Twiggs County.
San Francisco-based developers launch publicity drive to soothe local concerns over giant project.
Opponents of Project Sail say proposed planning laws have been weakened by industry lobbying.
Public records reviewed by DeSmog show developers worked to dilute draft planning rule in Coweta County.
