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Data centers are so hot, their ‘heat island’ effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds

Researchers warn these “heat islands” could have a “remarkable influence on communities and regional welfare,” and affect more than 340 million people.

By Sasha RogelbergApril 1, 2026
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The EPA just valued a human life at $0. That’s not just a moral crisis — it’s a market crisis
By Andrew BeharApril 1, 2026
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Trump’s plan to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico could be foiled by just 50 survivors of a rare whale species
By Tammy Webber and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
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Washington’s ‘God Squad’ assembles to debate the fate of a rare endangered whale and drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
By Matthew Brown and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
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Big tech was embracing clean energy and turning a corner on climate change. Then AI data centers arrived
By Tammy Webber and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
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Workplace CultureJamie Dimon, office-work champion, vows his anti-remote culture ‘would crush you.’ The economy’s top talent in begs to differ
By Jake AngeloApril 1, 2026
Nutrafol Review 2026: Ingredients, Cost, and Whether It Works
HealthNutrafol Review 2026: Ingredients, Cost, and Whether It Works
By Christina SnyderApril 1, 2026
Ayesha and Stephen Curry
C-SuiteWarren Buffett revives his legendary charity lunch auction—this time with Stephen Curry. His last one raised $19 million
By Jacqueline MunisApril 1, 2026
Lean In’s new 25-year-old CEO has a plan to close the AI gender gap
NewslettersLean In’s new 25-year-old CEO has a plan to close the AI gender gap
By Emma HinchliffeApril 1, 2026
A person looking at their phone and computer in a kitchen.
BankingNew bonus alert: HSBC Premier checking offering up to $5,000 bonus (for a limited time)
By Joseph HostetlerApril 1, 2026
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial has been pushed back to October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
LawLuigi Mangione’s federal trial has been pushed back to October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
By The Associated Press, Michael R. Sisak and Larry NeumeisterApril 1, 2026
How AI will make your Shake Shack order even faster
NewslettersHow AI will make your Shake Shack order even faster
By John KellApril 1, 2026
Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days
RetailGen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days
By Jeena Sharma and Retail BrewApril 1, 2026
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Lululemon announces expanded size range and sustainable fabrics in new good citizenship push
RetailLululemon announces expanded size range and sustainable fabrics in new good citizenship push
By Phil WahbaOctober 28, 2020
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ConferencesWhen it comes to climate change, says Mark Carney, this financial crisis is different—and maybe better
By Katherine DunnOctober 27, 2020
How one company is ‘pulling the plug’ on the ‘bathtub’ of climate change
ConferencesHow one company is ‘pulling the plug’ on the ‘bathtub’ of climate change
By Emma HinchliffeOctober 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic could fuel a hunger pandemic as food insecurity worsens
ConferencesThe COVID-19 pandemic could fuel a hunger pandemic as food insecurity worsens
By Aaron PressmanOctober 26, 2020
This startup wants to help you prepare for America’s next disaster
EnvironmentThis startup wants to help you prepare for America’s next disaster
By Katherine DunnOctober 25, 2020
In pursuit of ‘net zero,’ Spain’s Iberdrola bets big on America
EnergyIn pursuit of ‘net zero,’ Spain’s Iberdrola bets big on America
By Katherine DunnOctober 21, 2020
This electricity giant’s stock is booming as the corporate world gets serious about its ‘net zero’ goals
EnergyThis electricity giant’s stock is booming as the corporate world gets serious about its ‘net zero’ goals
By Katherine DunnOctober 20, 2020
Tom Steyer thinks business is missing a big opportunity—and that Trump has done 'nothing but whiff'
FinanceTom Steyer thinks business is missing a big opportunity—and that Trump has done ‘nothing but whiff’
By Robert HackettOctober 18, 2020
Aligning to Paris
CommentaryHow one of the world’s biggest banks plans to tackle climate change
By Daniel Pinto and Ashley BaconOctober 16, 2020
The U.S. 2020 election will be the ‘most impactful’ event for ESG investment this year
NewslettersThe U.S. 2020 election will be the ‘most impactful’ event for ESG investment this year
By Eamon BarrettOctober 15, 2020
Photograph of a windfarm.
AIFacebook A.I. researchers push for a breakthrough in renewable energy storage
By Jeremy KahnOctober 14, 2020
‘Risky and dangerous’: Energy industry body IEA sounds the alarm on oil demand and even uses the P-word
Energy‘Risky and dangerous’: Energy industry body IEA sounds the alarm on oil demand and even uses the P-word
By Katherine DunnOctober 13, 2020
With backing from Hollywood, French startup Ÿnsect plans to bring edible insects to America
EnvironmentWith backing from Hollywood, French startup Ÿnsect plans to bring edible insects to America
By Vivienne WaltOctober 12, 2020
Oil and gas giant BP has committed to reaching “net zero” emissions by 2050.
EnergyInside the plan to radically remake BP
By Beth KowittOctober 12, 2020
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FinanceESG investing is bigger than ever. Here’s how you can save the world, and your portfolio
By Katherine DunnOctober 11, 2020
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FinanceThe next President will hold a lot of sway over Tesla’s biggest profit center
By Shawn TullyOctober 11, 2020
The world’s fossil fuel giants are missing global targets on climate change
NewslettersThe world’s fossil fuel giants are missing global targets on climate change
By Eamon BarrettOctober 8, 2020
‘We’re weeding out the bad actors’: Mars says its M&Ms no longer contribute to deforestation
Environment‘We’re weeding out the bad actors’: Mars says its M&Ms no longer contribute to deforestation
By Eric Roston, Carolina Gonzalez and BloombergOctober 6, 2020
The oil and gas industry has lost more than 100,000 jobs this year
EnergyThe oil and gas industry has lost more than 100,000 jobs this year
By Katherine DunnOctober 5, 2020
Shell announces big layoffs as the price of its net zero restructuring plan becomes clearer
EnergyShell announces big layoffs as the price of its net zero restructuring plan becomes clearer
By Katherine DunnSeptember 30, 2020
As seawater moves inland, ‘ghost forests’ are spreading. Why that’s so scary
EnvironmentAs seawater moves inland, ‘ghost forests’ are spreading. Why that’s so scary
By Katherine DunnSeptember 29, 2020
Heavy equipment operators displace rubbish piles at the Kawatuna Landfill, Palu, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia on August 24, 2020.
EnvironmentPlastic-eating ‘Pac-men’: Researchers say enzyme cocktail could revolutionize recycling
By David MeyerSeptember 29, 2020
BP is laying out its vision for a low-carbon future. Investors are skeptical
EnergyBP is laying out its vision for a low-carbon future. Investors are skeptical
By Katherine DunnSeptember 28, 2020
Erin Brockovich has given up on the federal government saving the environment
PoliticsErin Brockovich has given up on the federal government saving the environment
By Nicole GoodkindSeptember 25, 2020
To meet net zero emissions targets, China—and the rest of the world—needs these technologies
EnergyTo meet net zero emissions targets, China—and the rest of the world—needs these technologies
By Katherine DunnSeptember 24, 2020
Experts praise China’s pledge to be carbon neutral by 2060—but more could be done
NewslettersExperts praise China’s pledge to be carbon neutral by 2060—but more could be done
By Eamon BarrettSeptember 24, 2020
California to ban new gasoline cars by 2035, a first in U.S.
TechCalifornia to ban new gasoline cars by 2035, a first in U.S.
By Emily Dooley, Keith Naughton and BloombergSeptember 23, 2020
There’s an ulterior motive to China’s carbon neutral pledge: Cornering the green tech market
EnergyThere’s an ulterior motive to China’s carbon neutral pledge: Cornering the green tech market
By Eamon BarrettSeptember 23, 2020
Airbus's three concepts for the ZEROe hydrogen-powered aircraft, unveiled on Monday Sept. 21, 2020.
EnvironmentCheck out Airbus’s concepts for the world’s first ‘zero-emission commercial aircraft’
By David MeyerSeptember 21, 2020
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MagazineAllbirds is stepping up for the planet—by treading lightly on it
By Sheila MarikarSeptember 21, 2020
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