The EPA ruled on July 27, 2026 that dedicated power plants supplying electricity exclusively to data centers are exempt from the Clean Air Act's Acid Rain Program, handing hyperscalers and AI infrastr…
President Trump announced a voluntary Ratepayer Protection Pledge signed by over 200 stakeholders including governors, utility companies, and data center developers to protect consumers from rising el…
The Trump administration is considering a rule change that would let states decide how the public participates in air pollution permitting for new sources, potentially reducing community notice for da…
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a voluntary pledge with governors and electricity companies to shield U.S. consumers from higher utility bills from data centers, but analysts at ICF proje…
Recent US trade, tech and visa restrictions targeting China aim to gain leverage ahead of September's summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though Chinese analysts warn the aggressive pressure r…
President Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge by U.S. power producers and data centers to fund or build energy infrastructure for AI-related power needs, but consumer advocacy groups dismissed…
Donald Trump announced that nearly 200 entities have signed his non-binding "Ratepayer Protection Pledge," expanding a voluntary commitment to ensure US consumers do not bear the cost of AI datacenter…
The Trump administration announced it will expand a voluntary pledge to shield consumers from AI-driven utility bill surges, adding state governors and electricity companies to the agreement first mad…
US President Donald Trump joked about wanting to be 'the next president' while announcing an expansion of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, requiring AI companies and tech firms to fund their own power…
President Donald Trump secured a voluntary pledge from governors and electricity companies on Thursday to shield U.S. consumers from higher utility bills stemming from data centers, expanding on an in…
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on Sept. 24, with artificial intelligence expected to be a key topic during their talks. Trump …
President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday that Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Washington on September 24 for a state visit, with artificial intelligence dominating the agenda. Trump called AI…
President Donald Trump will expand a voluntary pledge to protect U.S. consumers from higher utility bills caused by AI data centers, with nearly 200 additional stakeholders including governors and uti…
Nearly 200 utilities, data center operators and other organizations have signed the White House's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, a voluntary initiative to prevent AI infrastructure growth from driving u…
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced the 96-page 'Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act' on Wednesday, a sweeping legislative package aimed at…
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) unveiled an AI accountability agenda on Friday, a package of bills requiring data centers to obtain FCC certification proving they will not harm the public interest, mandating…
President Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration is fast-tracking approvals for private gas plants to power AI data centers, citing the immense energy demands of artificial intelligence…
The Supreme Court ruled that Bayer cannot be sued in state courts over claims that its Roundup weedkiller failed to warn users of cancer risks, blocking thousands of lawsuits. The decision, a victory …
Environmental health activists rallied outside Driscoll's headquarters in Watsonville on Wednesday, demanding the berry giant stop spraying organophosphates near schools. The protest, dubbed 'Enough i…
New legislation introduced in Congress aims to standardize DHS communications, leverage nuclear power for space exploration, and require data centers to report environmental impacts. Rep. Shri Thaneda…