Native American Tribes Came Together to Secure Their Rights to Colorado River Water. Four States Are Stalling the Deal.

Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are resisting the deal because it would allow the Navajo and Hopi to lease water to cities downstream, likely the growing towns around Phoenix.

Data centres cooling drives heatwave demand

Seasonal spikes in data centre water use pose a risk to water-stressed regions, despite tech industry claims, Environment Agency analysis shows

Online Age Verification Law Could Kill Whistleblowing

The KIDS Act, ostensibly aimed at protecting children, will raise the risk for journalists, dissidents, and whistleblowers.

EU Inc Is a Deregulation Tool in Disguise

The Commission’s optional “EU company” lets firms register anywhere and sidestep the national rules that protect workers.

Activists upstage climate institute launch

Protests hit week-long gathering "designed to inspire bold action on the climate emergency" at the University of Exeter.

Climate activists take on a new foe: Data centers

As climate action stalls, the movement is finding new energy in local fights to stop polluting, power-hungry facilities.

The Businessman Who Helped Peter Thiel Kill Gawker Wanted to Save Journalism. Then His Site Went Dark.

Aron D'Souza launched Objection AI with Peter Thiel’s backing to adjudicate media claims. Then the site went dark.

Cow manure could be the next data center fuel

The manure-to-energy field has a new sales pitch. Critics warn it could mean even more factory farms.