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E.U. Proposes Changes to Emissions Trading System 17 July 2026 at 16:48

E.U. Proposes Changes to Emissions Trading System

17 July 2026 at 16:48

The European Union is facing a green backlash as emissions cuts become harder and require bigger overhauls to industry and livelihoods

NYT - Energy & Environment
E.U. Proposes Changes to Emissions Trading System 17 July 2026 at 16:48

E.U. Proposes Changes to Emissions Trading System

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Chico Harlan

17 July 2026 at 16:48

The European Union is facing a green backlash as emissions cuts become harder and require bigger overhauls to industry and livelihoods

Europe, which often holds itself up as a climate leader, has been facing political infighting over some of its policies.

NYT - Technology
Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones 16 July 2026 at 13:18

Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones

NYT - Technology

By: Adam Satariano

16 July 2026 at 13:18

The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.

NYT - Technology
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States 15 July 2026 at 01:39

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn

15 July 2026 at 01:39

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States 15 July 2026 at 01:39

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn

15 July 2026 at 01:39

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

Northern Virginia is home to several data centers, including the Digital Realty Data Center in Ashburn.

NYT - Science
Public Health Groups Sue F.D.A. Over Flavored E-Cigarette Policy 14 July 2026 at 21:28

Public Health Groups Sue F.D.A. Over Flavored E-Cigarette Policy

NYT - Science

By: Christina Jewett

14 July 2026 at 21:28

Executives unhappy with the agency donated and lobbied President Trump directly. Major companies have already begun to prepare and ship new products.

NYT - Technology
Europe Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for Children 13 July 2026 at 14:19

Europe Takes Step Toward Possible Social Media Ban for Children

NYT - Technology

By: Adam Satariano and Katie Robertson

13 July 2026 at 14:19

After the release of a new report, the European Commission is considering changing the rules across the 27-nation bloc.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species 10 July 2026 at 22:24

Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Catrin Einhorn and Maxine Joselow

10 July 2026 at 22:24

The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.

Piping plovers need undisturbed beaches to nest and raise their young.

NYT - Technology
Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook 10 July 2026 at 19:20

Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook

NYT - Technology

By: Adam Satariano

10 July 2026 at 19:20

European Union authorities said the company’s use of “addictive design” violated a digital safety law.

NYT - Energy & Environment
E.P.A. Moves to Loosen Limits on Pollution From Trucks 9 July 2026 at 20:20

E.P.A. Moves to Loosen Limits on Pollution From Trucks

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Maxine Joselow

9 July 2026 at 20:20

The Trump administration wants to roll back some Biden-era restrictions on smog-causing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

Trucks at the Port of Oakland. The new proposal would rescind a 2022 rule designed to significantly reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides, which cause smog.

NYT - Energy & Environment
U.S. to Overhaul Radiation Safety Rules to Spur Nuclear Expansion 3 July 2026 at 01:04

U.S. to Overhaul Radiation Safety Rules to Spur Nuclear Expansion

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Brad Plumer

3 July 2026 at 01:04

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission plans to end longstanding guidance that radiation exposure be “as low as reasonably achievable.”

The proposed rule changes could make it cheaper and easier to build and operate new nuclear power plants in the United States.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand 24 June 2026 at 10:02

Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn

24 June 2026 at 10:02

Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.

Installation of a Sunrun solar panel on a roof in California. Sunrun is working with Tesla and Renew Home to use home energy devices to help data centers get online faster.

NYT - Technology
Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand 24 June 2026 at 10:02

Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn

24 June 2026 at 10:02

Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.

NYT - Energy & Environment
Energy Dept. Promises $17.5 Billion in Loans for Nuclear Power 23 June 2026 at 16:19

Energy Dept. Promises $17.5 Billion in Loans for Nuclear Power

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Brad Plumer

23 June 2026 at 16:19

The federal government wants to help utilities buy large components for up to 10 large nuclear reactors. It’s unclear which, if any, companies might participate.

The Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia is the only one with AP1000 reactors in the U.S. They generate enough electricity to power 1 million homes, but they took 15 years to build and cost $35 billion, double the initial estimates.

NYT - Science
Energy Dept. Promises $17.5 Billion in Loans for Nuclear Power 23 June 2026 at 16:19

Energy Dept. Promises $17.5 Billion in Loans for Nuclear Power

NYT - Science

By: Brad Plumer

23 June 2026 at 16:19

The federal government wants to help utilities buy large components for up to 10 large nuclear reactors. It’s unclear which, if any, companies might participate.