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Moto G Stylus 2026 vs. Google Pixel 10a: Which is the best phone under $500?
Android Central

The Moto G Stylus 2026 2026 vs. Google Pixel 10a is a fair fight between two phones that both come in at under $500. more…

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations
Slashdot.org

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: New gas projects linked to just 11 data center campuses around the US have the potential to create more greenhouse gases than the country of Morocco emitted in 2024. Emissions estimates from air permit documents… more…

Nearly Half of US Children Are Breathing Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution
Slashdot.org

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Nearly half of children in the United States are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a new report, as experts warned Donald Trump's expansive rollback of protections will make the si… more…

China, India place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in the West
Yahoo Entertainment

By Colleen Howe and Sethuraman N R BEIJING/NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) - In the rolling, wind-swept grasslands of Chifeng in northern China's Inner... more…

2 studies warn 'Day After Tomorrow' ocean current is in trouble
USA Today

More bad news for the ocean current at the center of the fictional (and scientifically inaccurate) "Day After Tomorrow" climate change disaster movie. more…

Reverend Billy Takes On Norman Foster’s New Monolith
The New Yorker

Fresh from opening shows for Neil Young, the street preacher Billy Talen has moved on from burning Mickey Mouse in effigy to protesting JPMorgan Chase’s ties to fossil fuels, Jake Offenhartz writes. more…

CC-Canary: Detect early signs of regressions in Claude Code
Github.com

Contribute to delta-hq/cc-canary development by creating an account on GitHub. more…

The Last of the Lost Generation
Porticoquarterly.com

Malcolm Cowley was one of the most important literary critics and editors of the twentieth century. In a dozen books and over a thousand articles, he helped shape the canon… more…

This Earth Day, three experts share tips on how to feel hopeful about the environment
Scientific American

This Earth Day three environmental experts share stories about times when environmental action succeeded in saving the planet—and explain why this can be done again more…

Whatever happened to the ozone hole, acid rain and DDT?
Scientific American

The environmental crises of the past often seem to disappear—have problems like acid rain and smog been solved? more…

First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
BBC News

Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change more…

moto g stylus 2026 Review: Accessible Pocket Productivity and Creativity
Yanko Design

moto g stylus 2026 Review: Accessible Pocket Productivity and CreativityDespite and in spite of the growing number of screens and disembodied artificial voices around us, there remains a strong culture and argument for handwritten... more…

Giant prehistoric insects didn’t need high oxygen after all, study finds
Science Daily

Ancient Earth once buzzed with enormous dragonfly-like insects, and scientists long thought high oxygen levels made their size possible. A new study overturns that idea, revealing insect flight muscles weren’t constrained by oxygen after all. Their breathing … more…

Datacenter boom keeps dirty coal plants alive in the US
Theregister.com

Happy Earth Day! Datacenter growth in the US is helping keep aging fossil-fuel plants online longer, slowing the shift to a cleaner grid and worsening air pollution, according to new research from a group of environmental nonprofits.…<!--#include virtual='/da… more…

The 'Age of Electricity' Brings Good Climate Change News for Once
Jezebel

Solar power is rapidly becoming one of the globe's most important energy sources. more…

5 of the Coldest Places People Actually Live
Mental Floss

From Antarctic research stations to remote Siberian towns, these places redefine the meaning of cold. more…

10 Wednesday AM Reads
Ritholtz.com

My mid-week morning train WFH reads: • What Do You Believe About Investing? Asking questions about what an investor believes, or what their investment philosophy is, can increasingly feel like a mundane tick box exercise quickly covered by some generic, unfal… more…

Hypocritically, The Origin Of The Supreme Court’s ‘Shadow Docket’ Was An Attempt To Curb Executive Power
Techdirt

I originally began this headline with the word “ironically.” But it would only be ironic if it wasn’t by design. Irony suggests something slightly out of the control of the principal figures resulted in something somewhat unexpected. That isn’t the case here.… more…

Renewable energy just broke a 100-year-old streak
Vox

For more than a century, the world has run on coal. When Thomas Edison’s Pearl Street electrical station in Lower Manhattan fired up in 1882, it ran on coal. Coal survived the oil era, the nuclear era, the dash for natural gas, and decades of back-and-forth c… more…

How Ibogaine Became the Darling of the Psychedelic Right
Rolling Stone

Texas is leading the charge to turn an African psychedelic into a life-saving drug. But will iboga’s historic stewards get a cut? more…

Will fusion power get cheap? Don’t count on it.
MIT Technology Review

Fusion power could provide a steady, zero-emissions source of electricity in the future—if companies can get plants built and running. But a new study suggests that even if that future arrives, it might not come cheap. Technologies tend to get less expensive … more…

bentu design turns fly ash from power plant into concrete street furniture
Designboom

industrial waste is redirected into new cycles of production. The post bentu design turns fly ash from power plant into concrete street furniture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. more…

This Bitter Earth
The New York Review of Books

The world’s salt lakes are the canary in the coal mine for the climate crisis, and they are shrinking at a drastic rate. more…

Seeing by Hand
The New York Review of Books

“I feel my fingers have eyes,” June Leaf once said. The need to literally feel her way through her work is a primary subject of her art. more…

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember
Al Jazeera English

2025 was the beginning of the end for coal and gas power, says think tank, but the world is still warming rapidly. more…

Trump’s Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration
Al Jazeera English

Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump administration after the recent departures of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi. more…

From Australia to Vietnam, the Iran war is fuelling demand for EVs
Al Jazeera English

Electric vehicle sales are surging in many markets as conflict drives up the cost of running petrol and diesel vehicles. more…

Transformations By Slim Famous Men After Bulking Up
Boredpanda.com

Not every celebrity started out looking like a gym regular. Some of today’s fittest famous men were once known for their slim frames before surprising fans with dramatic muscle transformations. more…

‘Michael’ Review: Jaafar Jackson Dazzles As His King Of Pop Uncle In A Feel-Good Biopic MJ Fans Will Eat Up
Deadline

If you ask me the most successful musical biopics allow their stars to interpret the song styles of the artists they are playing. Sissy Spacek in Coal Miner’s Daughter, Jeremy Allen White in Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Taron Egerton in Rocketman all… more…

The Supreme Court’s Shadow-Docket Secrets Have Been Spilled
The New Republic

The New York Times on Saturday published a series of Supreme Court internal memos that amount, in hindsight, to a major milestone in the decline of American democracy. The closely held memos show how the justices’ shadow docket—particularly their use of brief… more…

Chhattisgarh saw 600% jump in cannabis seizures this year. Crackdown on key transit hub could be why
The Indian Express

In a massive crackdown in Mahasamund district, authorities have seized nearly 5,630 kg cannabis, collectively worth Rs 28.09 crore more…

Prolonged West Asia conflict to raise energy costs, hit trade and markets: RBI’s State of the Economy article
The Indian Express

From supply to demand shocks: RBI bulletin calls for 'careful and continuous assessment', while noting that strong macro fundamentals should help the Indian economy remain resilient to such shocks. more…

On air pollution, we need to get the scientific plumbing right: Santosh Harish, Coefficient Giving
The Indian Express

We work on improving measurement and strengthening cost-effective air pollution monitoring systems, says Santosh Harish. more…

Chief Justice John Roberts Sounds a Lot Like the Fossil Fuel Lobby
The New Republic

Over the weekend, the New York Times published a fairly explosive investigation into the birth of the Supreme Court’s modern shadow docket. Traditionally used for procedural decision-making, the shadow docket has, over the last several years, acted as a back … more…

Transcript: How the Media Failed the Palestinians
The New Republic

This is a lightly edited transcript of the April 22 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack.Perry Bacon: I’m the host of Right Now on The New Republic. I’m joined today by Adam Johns… more…

The ‘age of electricity’ is here. No one knows what comes next.
Grist

As the war in Iran upends global fuel markets, two new reports confirm that 2025 was a banner year for renewable energy. more…

3 countries with renewable energy success stories you may not have heard
CBC News

Cutting fossil fuels and ramping up renewable energy may look like a slow and difficult transition, but there are countries around the world providing examples of how it can be done – and the benefits. Here's how Uruguay, Kenya and Pakistan built up their cle… more…

Wildfires Used to ‘Go to Sleep’ at Night. Climate Change Has Them Burning Overtime
Nakedcapitalism.com

Wildfires now have longer burn-times; California has about 550 more fire-friendly hours a year than it did in the 1970s. more…

Food Stamp Work Rules Don’t Increase Employment, Researchers Say
Nakedcapitalism.com

Quelle surprise! Punitive food stamp restrictions do not produce an increase in work levels. more…

It’s finally happened — renewable energy just overtook coal as the world’s main source of electricity as solar growth hits 'the largest ever observed for any source'
TechRadar

Renewable energy overtakes coal as the main source of the world's electricity generation, as thinktank sees a 'shift in the underlying dynamics of the power system'. more…

Fossil Fuel Phaseout Talks Begin With Half The Global Economy
Forbes

The world’s first fossil fuel phaseout conference gathers 57 countries representing over 50% of global GDP, signaling a major shift in climate policy, energy security and global markets. more…

Here’s How A Truth Social Post Reshared By Trump Triggered Outrage In India
Forbes

Members of India’s opposition parties urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to condemn Trump’s post, which described India as a “hellhole on the planet.” more…

Africa’s Power Problem Is The Whole World’s Misfortune Too
Forbes

Half a billion Africans already have electricity. The trouble is, it barely works. Fixing that — city by city, grid by grid — is now the mission. more…

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Rank Top 10 Pop Music Biopics
Forbes

Michael Jackson is finally getting the music biopic treatment this week with "Michael," starring the late pop icon’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson — Jermaine Jackson’s son — in the title role. more…

Coal Chamber Drummer Mikey “Bug” Cox Reveals Stage 3 Cancer Battle
Consequence.net

Thankfully, the drummer is now cancer-free after "brutal rounds of radiation, chemotherapy, and eventually surgery." Coal Chamber Drummer Mikey “Bug” Cox Reveals Stage 3 Cancer Battle Spencer Kaufman more…

Origin Energy Flags Lower LNG Revenue and Cuts Octopus Earnings Outlook
Yahoo Entertainment

Origin Energy posted lower LNG production and revenue in the March quarter while sharply reducing its FY26 earnings outlook for Octopus Energy due to... more…

Evergy Earnings Preview: What to Expect
Barchart.com

Evergy is expected to report its first-quarter results in May, and analysts expect a double-digit earnings increase. more…

Acinetobacter baumannii’s ecology– more than meets the eye
Nature.com

Acinetobacter baumannii is mainly considered a human pathogen. Yet, its habitat range is uncertain. In a recent article, Wilharm et al. use a large multisource data set to show that decomposing plants and soil are natural habitats for this bacterium, thus adv… more…

Senator Claims Bombing Iran Makes TSenator Claims Bomb'' Rulings
Crooksandliars.com

The Times takes a deep dive into leaked SCOTUS memos related to the origins and implementation of the infamous "shadow docket" rulings. TLDR; is how John Roberts argued they should stop Obama's attempt to regulate coal-fired power plants. In public, Chief Jus… more…

Trump to Give Coal Industry More Handouts While Americans Pay
CleanTechnica

Washington, D.C. — Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to give the coal industry access to potentially hundreds of millions of dollars, even as the industry has been in decline for nearly two decades. This would be in addition to the hundreds … more…

IEA Says World Has Entered The “Age Of Electricity”
CleanTechnica

The latest IEA energy report for 2025 shows solar and energy storage are rapidly displacing fossil fuels for energy generation. The post IEA Says World Has Entered The “Age Of Electricity” appeared first on CleanTechnica. more…

WIN: Judge Blocks Trump’s Efforts to Kneecap Renewables
CleanTechnica

Boston — Today, a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled in favor of renewable energy developers, temporarily blocking a number of the Trump administration’s relentless and aggressive attacks on the industry. Since taking off… more…

Amy Goodman’s Journalism Is More Urgent Now Than Ever
New York Magazine

Errol Louis writes that Amy Goodman, the Democracy Now! host and subject of a new documentary, has spent decades avoiding fluff and getting to the heart of essential stories. more…

Scriptnotes, Episode 731: Avoidance and Other Anti-Quests, Transcript
Johnaugust.com

The original post for this episode can be found here. John August: Hello, and welcome. My name is John August. Craig Mazin: Oh, my name is Craig Mazin. John: This is episode 731 of Scriptnotes, a podcast about screenwriting and things that are interesting to … more…

Our Own Agent Deleted Amelia, HubSpot Gave Us a Zero, and 100 Days Since I Opened Canva: The Latest In The Agents #002
Saastr.com

NAmelia and I just shipped Episode #002 of The Agents. Same deal as always: three humans, 20+ agents, revenue went from -19% to +47% YoY, and every week we talk about what’s actually working, what’s breaking, and what you should do about it if you’re deployin… more…

Top 10 Takeaways from The Agents #002: Lazy Agents, Stealth Churn, and Why 60% Solutions Are Dead
Saastr.com

We’re three humans and 20+ AI agents now. More agents check into our Slack every day, including Saturdays and Sundays, than humans do. Amelia (our Chief AI Officer) and I recorded Episode #02 of The Agents this week to walk through everything that happened wi… more…

Nintendo Download: 23rd April (North America)
Nintendo Life

OPUS! Aquanaut's Holiday! Total Chaos!The latest Nintendo Download update for North America arrived yesterday, and it brought new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the… more…

Wait, Could This Be a Climate Conference That Actually Works?
Thenation.com

Mark Hertsgaard As the Iran war highlights fossil-fuel risks, a coalition of the willing pursues a global phase out. The post Wait, Could This Be a Climate Conference That Actually Works? appeared first on The Nation. more…

WA coal miner to cut jobs, citing slowing demand
ABC News (AU)

Premier Coal confirms job losses at its Collie operation, with workers set to be informed of the details on Tuesday evening. more…

Job cuts spark calls for WA's struggling coal miners to merge
ABC News (AU)

As the fallout continues from Premier Coal's decision to cut up to 100 jobs from its Collie workforce, calls grow for it to be merged with Griffin Coal. more…

How 'Rooster' and a volunteer army brought a coastal RSL back to life
ABC News (AU)

When its local RSL club was on the brink of collapse, a community on the NSW South Coast rallied a troop of volunteers to ensure it stayed open. more…

Amid Energy Crisis, Chinese Solar Exports Double
Yale.edu

As the war in Iran squeezes the global supply of oil and gas, countries are looking to source more solar power. China, the biggest producer of solar equipment globally, saw its exports double in March, reaching a new record high.Read more on E360 → more…

Joe Turner’s Come Back, With Power Undimmed
Vulture

In this new production starring Taraji P. Henson and Joshua Boone, the 1910s segment of August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle simmers and smolders. more…

After a week on the campaign trail, GUY ADAMS finds Labour's 27-year grip on Wales is doomed - and guess who is to blame...
Dailymail.com

It takes two days and roughly a hundred knocked doors to meet my first Labour voter. more…

Republican House Should Fatten Senate GOP’s Boney Reconciliation Bill
Daily Signal

Picture a packed airport gate. Passengers languish as a delayed flight goes nowhere. The typically cheerful airline personnel are as bored and dejected as the travelers. Suddenly, the pilot announces departure in five minutes. The huddled masses jump for joy.… more…

Act before commodities boom leaves us bust, urges former Treasury boss
ABC News (AU)

Former Treasury boss Ken Henry says the under-taxed resources sector has hollowed out Australia's economy, and raising more revenue from the sale of LNG resources was in the national interest. more…

MORE TOPICS | Meeting Mankind’s Energy Needs—What the Bible Says
Jw.org

Discover how God’s Kingdom will address the root causes of rising energy demands, and learn practical tips to help you reduce your energy consumption today. more…

Obama-Appointed Judge Denise J. Casper Blocks Trump Administration's Efforts to Stop 'Green New Scam'
Breitbart News

A federal judge halted Trump administration policies affecting wind and solar development, ruling they are likely unlawful and created project delays. The post Obama-Appointed Judge Denise J. Casper Blocks Trump Administration’s Efforts to Stop ‘Green New Sca… more…

Energy Crisis Regret: Majority of Germans Think Closing All Nuclear Plants Was Mistake
Breitbart News

A majority of Germans think shutting down the entire fleet of reactors during Europe's years-long, crippling energy crisis was a mistake. The post Energy Crisis Regret: Majority of Germans Think Closing All Nuclear Plants Was Mistake appeared first on Breitba… more…

Nolte: Far-Left NBC News Sobs Over Thirteen Federal Workers Laid Off by DOGE
Breitbart News

If there is one rule that the far-left, such as those at NBC News, enforce, it’s that any cut to government (except national defense) must be portrayed as a disaster. The post Nolte: Far-Left NBC News Sobs Over Thirteen Federal Workers Laid Off by DOGE appear… more…

Nearly half of US kids live in dangerously polluted air as Trump guts EPA rules
Raw Story

Close to half of the children in the United States—more than 33 million kids—live in counties with dangerously high levels of toxic air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s annual air quality report out Wednesday.The 27th iteration of the A… more…

Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for 90 Days to Ease Energy Crunch
Naturalnews.com

Introduction President Donald Trump has extended a waiver of the Jones Act for 90 days, according to a White House announcement on April 24, 2026 [1]. The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport fuel and other goods between U.S. ports, an action admi… more…

Aftermath: Wall Street Is Lying to Itself
The American Prospect

Financial futures indicate little damage from the Iran war. Reality begs to differ. The post Aftermath: Wall Street Is Lying to Itself appeared first on The American Prospect. more…

John Cavanaugh Against the World
The American Prospect

The scion of a political family wants to win Omaha’s swingy congressional district and improve lives for working people, amid attacks from both parties and doubts from apathetic residents. The post John Cavanaugh Against the World appeared first on The Americ… more…

Panel Makes Case For Turbocharging American Innovation At Daily Caller Live Event
The Daily Caller

Industry experts made the case for cutting regulatory red tape and unleashing American industry at a Daily Caller Live event. more…

China Has Developed Into Indispensable Nation for Green Transition in World
Sputnikglobe.com

In an era marked by ecological challenges, development dilemmas and geopolitical dynamics are increasingly intertwined. Through a series of innovative practices, Chinese modernization offers a "green solution" to some of humanity's pressing questions of survi… more…

REVIEW: This $7 Coffee Float Is the BEST Magic Kingdom Pick-Me-Up
disneyfoodblog.com

Auntie Gravity’s Cold Brew Float is one of those rare Disney snacks that checks every box. We're breaking down exactly why this float deserves a permanent spot on your park day must-eat list. more…

States gather in a new push to ditch coal, oil and gas
DW (English)

At an unprecedented meeting in Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean the world off fossil fuels. Can they succeed where the UN climate talks have failed? more…

Amid fuel crisis, a bold move to leave oil and gas behind
DW (English)

At an unprecedented meeting in Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean the world off fossil fuels. Can they succeed where the UN climate talks have failed? more…

With its energy under fire, Ukraine turns to solar
DW (English)

Since Chernobyl, Ukraine has lived in the shadow of nuclear disaster. Now, with Russia targeting its power grid, it's facing a new nuclear risk. The response is reshaping how the world thinks about energy in wartime. more…

The country that's turning to solar during war
DW (English)

Since Chernobyl, Ukraine has lived in the shadow of nuclear disaster. Now, with Russia targeting its power grid, it's facing a new nuclear risk. The response is reshaping how the world thinks about energy in wartime. more…

Coal Chamber Drummer Mikey Cox Reveals Stage 3 Cancer Battle, Announces He’s “Cancer Free”
MetalSucks

Congrats! The post Coal Chamber Drummer Mikey Cox Reveals Stage 3 Cancer Battle, Announces He’s “Cancer Free” appeared first on MetalSucks. more…

Trump's Mental Meltdown: Radar Reveals Every Time the Prez Has Committed a Major Mess-Up as Rumors He's Suffering From Dementia Ramp Up
OK!

President Donald Trump has raised growing concerns about his cognitive health following a string of gaffes and public missteps. more…

Rights Need to Guide Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout
Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day in front of the White House on April 22, 2023, in Washington, DC. © 2023 AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File People living near a coal… more…

Frank Elderson: Interview with NRC
Europa.eu

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency. more…

Trump’s Huge AI Data Center Project Is Falling Apart Behind the Scenes
Futurism

The CEO may have "misunderstood where the supply chain is." The post Trump’s Huge AI Data Center Project Is Falling Apart Behind the Scenes appeared first on Futurism. more…

Will this energy shock seal the deal for renewables?
RTE

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Australian foreign minister to raise energy security on Asia tour
Japan Today

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Sunday she will tour Japan, China and South Korea this week to shore up trade and energy ties as an oil supply squeeze pressures the Asia-Pacific region. Iran choked off crude oil shipments through the key Strait o… more…

Trump Admin Weakens Air Standards While Almost Half of US Kids Breathe Toxic Air
InsideClimate News

Air pollution is linked to 7 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization. more…

Environmental Activist’s Detention Undermines Türkiye’s Role as COP31 Co-host
Human Rights Watch

The first hearing in the trial of a Turkish environmental activist, who faces charges stemming from a peaceful protest against new coal mining near her home, will begin on April 27. Meanwhile, the court is holding her in detention to prevent her from protesti… more…

Why the cloud still runs on coal and gas
DW (English)

Renewable energy is increasingly being used to supply power-hungry data centers. As the sector grows, much of the electricity demand is being met by polluting fossil fuels. more…

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas
DW (English)

Renewable energy is increasingly being used to supply power-hungry data centers. As the sector swells, much of the electricity demand is being met by polluting fossil fuels. more…

How Ukraine is rebuilding its energy system under fire
DW (English)

Since Chernobyl, Ukraine has lived in the shadow of nuclear disaster. Now, with Russia targeting its power grid, it's facing a new nuclear risk. The response is reshaping how the world thinks about energy in wartime. more…

Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA
RTE

The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that Ireland has complied with all its EU air pollution reduction targets for 2024, and is on track to meet its targets for 2030. more…

Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA
RTE

The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that Ireland has complied with all its EU air pollution reduction targets for 2024, and is on track to meet its targets for 2030. more…