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Knoxville Proposes One-Year Moratorium on Large Data Centers Amid Resource Concerns
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Knoxville Proposes One-Year Moratorium on Large Data Centers Amid Resource Concerns

Knoxville officials consider a temporary halt on data centers demanding over 10 MW of power to address strains on electricity, water, and environmental goals linked to AI growth.

California Expands EV Rebates to Include Used Vehicles with Discounts up to $1,750
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California Expands EV Rebates to Include Used Vehicles with Discounts up to $1,750

California broadens its electric vehicle rebate program to offer up to $3,500 for new EVs and $1,750 for used EVs, targeting first-time buyers with income and price restrictions.

Kyrgyzstan Enacts Pioneering Climate Law to Strengthen Green Development
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Kyrgyzstan Enacts Pioneering Climate Law to Strengthen Green Development

Kyrgyzstan has passed a comprehensive climate law establishing its legal framework to advance carbon neutrality and fulfill international environmental commitments.

Scientists Link North American Heat Wave to Climate Change Amid Accountability Debate
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Scientists Link North American Heat Wave to Climate Change Amid Accountability Debate

Experts say recent extreme heat in the US and Canada was virtually impossible without climate change, sparking debate over who bears responsibility for the crisis.

Hyundai Offers Extremely Affordable Lease Deals on Ioniq 6 to Clear Inventory
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Hyundai Offers Extremely Affordable Lease Deals on Ioniq 6 to Clear Inventory

Hyundai cuts lease prices on the 2025 Ioniq 6 in California and New York, with monthly payments under $240 and attractive financing options through early August.

Trump Administration Revives Climate Assessment Office with New Leadership
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Trump Administration Revives Climate Assessment Office with New Leadership

The U.S. Global Change Research Program is reactivated under skeptical leadership, signaling a shift in the approach to the National Climate Assessment.

Walmart Commits to Long-Term Nuclear Energy Deal Supporting Illinois Grid
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Walmart Commits to Long-Term Nuclear Energy Deal Supporting Illinois Grid

Walmart has agreed to a 15-year power purchase agreement for emissions-free electricity from an existing Illinois nuclear plant, advancing its clean energy goals.

Climate Group Demands Port of Rotterdam Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phaseout Within Six Months
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Climate Group Demands Port of Rotterdam Accelerate Fossil Fuel Phaseout Within Six Months

A climate organization has given the Port of Rotterdam Authority a six-month deadline to devise a credible plan to reduce fossil fuel activities amid emissions exceeding national levels.

Global Electric Vehicle Sales Surge to 2 Million in June Amid Diverging Regional Trends
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Global Electric Vehicle Sales Surge to 2 Million in June Amid Diverging Regional Trends

Global electric vehicle sales reached 2 million in June, driven by Europe’s rapid growth, while North America’s market contracts following the end of the US federal EV tax credit.

UK Commits £30 Million to Fusion Project Software, Not Plant Construction
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UK Commits £30 Million to Fusion Project Software, Not Plant Construction

The UK government allocates £30 million for engineering and software support for its fusion prototype project STEP, clarifying it does not fund the plant’s physical build.

China's Passenger Car Exports Surge Amid Rising Demand for Electric Vehicles
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China's Passenger Car Exports Surge Amid Rising Demand for Electric Vehicles

China’s passenger car exports jumped significantly in June, driven by growing international appetite for electric vehicles amid shifting global automotive trends.

US Firm Advances 3D-Printed Thorium Reactor Amid Global Nuclear Innovation Race
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US Firm Advances 3D-Printed Thorium Reactor Amid Global Nuclear Innovation Race

A Florida-based company has fabricated a 3D-printed thorium reactor module, signaling progress in safer, factory-built nuclear power amid competition with China’s molten salt technology.