Pollution

Louisa, Va., Homeowner Sues Amazon Over Data Center Construction

"Round-the-clock disruptions drive a Central Virginia man to file a lawsuit against the tech giant as it seeks to build its latest digital warehouse in the commonwealth."

Source: Virginia Mercury, 07/30/2026

After Venezuela Quakes, Environmental And Health Risks Have Just Begun

"More than a month has passed since Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, and the constant sound of heavy machinery still echoes through the hardest-hit neighborhoods of La Guaira on the northern coast. Dust from collapsed buildings hangs in the humid air. Garbage has piled up. Families camp outside homes deemed too dangerous to enter. Water trucks weave through damaged streets."

Source: AP, 07/30/2026

Trump Admin Is Repurposing Federal Land for A.I. Data Centers

"The Trump administration is repurposing large chunks of federal land to host enormous data centers and the power plants needed to run them as officials seek to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence and overcome growing local opposition to the facilities."

Source: New York Times, 07/30/2026

Record Seaweed Blankets Mexico's Caribbean Coast, Threatening Tourism

"A record wave of brown, smelly seaweed is washing up on beaches along ‌Mexico's Caribbean coast, forcing closures in top tourist destinations and inflicting mounting economic damage on hotels, restaurants and shops."

Source: Reuters, 07/29/2026

Enviros Say Newsom Appointee Has Conflict of Interest And Should Resign

"Environmental groups are demanding the resignation of the Board of Environmental Safety’s newest member, Rhys Williams, because of his work as a lobbyist for a firm that represents clients that handle toxic materials."

Source: CalMatters, 07/29/2026

Energy Dept. Names 5 States For Possible Nuclear Waste Disposal

"The Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it is in talks with Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Idaho to create special nuclear hubs that would support “final disposition of used nuclear fuel.”

Source: E&E News, 07/29/2026

DOJ’s Environmental Enforcement Collapsed Under Trump 2.0; Lawyers Exit

"The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division recently changed its name to the Energy and Natural Resources Division and added “unleashing American energy” to its mission."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/29/2026

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