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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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Walmart says it will eliminate emissions from global operations by 2040
EnvironmentWalmart says it will eliminate emissions from global operations by 2040
By Stephen Stapczynski, Akshat Rathi and BloombergSeptember 21, 2020
Wildfires, trade wars, COVID-19: The 2020 global wine harvest may go down as the most challenging yet
EnvironmentWildfires, trade wars, COVID-19: The 2020 global wine harvest may go down as the most challenging yet
By Elin McCoy and BloombergSeptember 20, 2020
There’s growing consensus that oil demand won’t make a comeback
NewslettersThere’s growing consensus that oil demand won’t make a comeback
By Eamon BarrettSeptember 17, 2020
Air quality in Portland, Oregon due to wildfires
HealthWhy fighting climate change is key to America’s health
By Erika FrySeptember 16, 2020
Europe doubles down on a pandemic recovery plan that’s green to the core
EnergyEurope doubles down on a pandemic recovery plan that’s green to the core
By Ewa Krukowska, Jonathan Stearns and BloombergSeptember 16, 2020
The CEO of mining giant Rio Tinto is forced out following the destruction of an ancient archeological site
EnvironmentThe CEO of mining giant Rio Tinto is forced out following the destruction of an ancient archeological site
By Thomas Biesheuvel, David Stringer and BloombergSeptember 11, 2020
Europe is on high alert after a deadly swine virus emerges in Germany
EnvironmentEurope is on high alert after a deadly swine virus emerges in Germany
By Megan Durisin, Brian Parkin, Isis Almeida and BloombergSeptember 10, 2020
Climate change threatens “unprecedented disruption” to the U.S. financial system
NewslettersClimate change threatens “unprecedented disruption” to the U.S. financial system
By Eamon BarrettSeptember 10, 2020
California faces widespread power cuts after weeks of destructive wildfires
EnvironmentCalifornia faces widespread power cuts after weeks of destructive wildfires
By Joe Ryan, Brian Eckhouse and BloombergSeptember 8, 2020
European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton shows a map of Europe as he talks to journalists during an online news conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on September 3, 2020. - Worried by an increasing dependency on the raw materials used to make smart phones, televisions and energy-saving lights, the European Union on Thursday launched a new strategy to secure access to rare earth minerals and reduce reliance on suppliers like Chile, China and South Africa.
EnvironmentEurope relies on foreign raw materials to power its green and digital future. Now it wants to mine them at home
By David MeyerSeptember 3, 2020
Turkey’s push for energy security needs more renewables than gas
NewslettersTurkey’s push for energy security needs more renewables than gas
By Eamon BarrettSeptember 3, 2020
Hurricane Laura is expected to join these devastating storms as the most destructive ever
EnvironmentHurricane Laura is expected to join these devastating storms as the most destructive ever
By Christopher Martin, Brian K. Sullivan and BloombergAugust 27, 2020
A military vehicle surveys the situation on Sept. 23, 2005 as water floods back into streets of the Ninth Ward after surge waters from Hurricane Rita topped over a patched section of the levee along the Industrial Canal, which had given way during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
EnvironmentWhy is Hurricane Laura so frightening? Two words: storm surge
By Clifton LeafAugust 26, 2020
A boat being battered by Hurricane Laura.
FinanceInsurers are getting nervous as Hurricane Laura is set to make landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm
By Jeremy KahnAugust 26, 2020
Hurricane Laura is strengthening to a Category 4 storm, threatening billions of dollars in damage to Gulf Coast energy hub
EnergyHurricane Laura is strengthening to a Category 4 storm, threatening billions of dollars in damage to Gulf Coast energy hub
By Brian K. Sullivan and BloombergAugust 26, 2020
CA Fires 2020
EnvironmentAstonishing photos from 2020 California wildfires show hills, homes, redwoods ablaze
By Mia Diehl and Andrew NuscaAugust 25, 2020
Uncharted Power’s Jessica O. Matthews has a plan to revive America’s crumbling infrastructure
EnvironmentUncharted Power’s Jessica O. Matthews has a plan to revive America’s crumbling infrastructure
By Brooke HendersonAugust 23, 2020
Photos of California’s fires reveal massive destruction across the state
EnvironmentPhotos of California’s fires reveal massive destruction across the state
By Danielle AbrilAugust 21, 2020
Erdogan hails Turkey’s biggest ever energy discovery. The markets are unimpressed
EnergyErdogan hails Turkey’s biggest ever energy discovery. The markets are unimpressed
By Selcan Hacaoglu, Cagan Koc, Vanessa Dezem and BloombergAugust 21, 2020
The oil sands triggered a heated global debate on our energy needs. Now, they could be a sign of what’s to come
NewslettersThe oil sands triggered a heated global debate on our energy needs. Now, they could be a sign of what’s to come
By Katherine DunnAugust 20, 2020
Generation Z is ‘traumatized’ by climate change—and they’re the key to fighting it
CommentaryGeneration Z is ‘traumatized’ by climate change—and they’re the key to fighting it
By Sarah Jaquette RayAugust 19, 2020
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CommentaryAdmit it: You miss being stuck in traffic
By Joe MathewsAugust 17, 2020
Death Valley
EnvironmentThe hottest temperature in history may have been recorded Sunday in Death Valley. Why the data is confusing
By David Z. MorrisAugust 17, 2020
Another casualty of the pandemic: We’re ‘drowning’ in single-use plastics again
EnvironmentAnother casualty of the pandemic: We’re ‘drowning’ in single-use plastics again
By Katherine DunnAugust 17, 2020
The key to making your company greener? A strong finance team
CommentaryThe key to making your company greener? A strong finance team
By Gerald WalkerAugust 10, 2020
BP's "Net Zero" plan.
MagazineIs oil giant BP finally ready to ‘think outside the barrel’?
By Vivienne WaltAugust 10, 2020
Fat Tire
EnvironmentWhy Fat Tire beer costs $100 per six-pack on International Beer Day
By David Z. MorrisAugust 7, 2020
Heatwaves could kill as many people as all infectious diseases
NewslettersHeatwaves could kill as many people as all infectious diseases
By Eamon BarrettAugust 6, 2020
Coastal flooding threatens 20% of global economy by 2100: study
EnvironmentCoastal flooding threatens 20% of global economy by 2100: study
By Katherine DunnJuly 30, 2020
To recharge America’s job market, build a green electric grid
CommentaryTo recharge America’s job market, build a green electric grid
By Saul Griffith and Alex LaskeyJuly 29, 2020
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