Color of Water Stories
Environmental justice raised over data centers targeting rural NM – KRWG Public Media
GreenLatinos believes states should approach regulation of artificial intelligence data centers from a mindset of community protection and adopt a high bar for regulation. [from
Colorado River Water Access Calls for this Sensible Solution | Opinion – Arizona Institute for Resilience
The old ways of managing the shrinking Colorado River aren't helping Arizona. But there is a way all of the compact states could find a
VOICES: Protecting what we love in the age of AI – Planet Detroit
The director of Michigan Green Muslims offers a faith-based perspective on why Great Lakes communities are pushing back against data centers. [from Planet Detroit]
How more than 240 million gallons of sewage flowed into the Potomac River – NPR
NPR's Erika Ryan reports from the site of one of the nation's largest sewage spills ever — just outside of Washington, D.C. — in January.
Nearly half of L.A. County’s pavement may be unnecessary, new map finds – Los Angeles Times
Researchers have released the first parcel-level analysis to map all paved surfaces across L.A. County. In particular, large parking lots are ripe for change, they
As Trump reverses EPA’s ability to control greenhouse gases, Colorado environmental groups vow to “play the long game” – The Colorado Sun
The Trump administration's reversal of a key greenhouse gas finding could mean setbacks for Colorado anti-pollution efforts. [from The Colorado Sun]
Inside Lobbyist Efforts to Gut Federal ‘Forever Chemical’ Regulations – NOTUS
More than 500 pages of emails, internal presentations and talking points obtained by NOTUS detail lobbying efforts around the EPA’s decision to walk back standards.
Water Security Is Now an Economic Priority – Environment+Energy Leader
Water is no longer just an infrastructure issue. A new national strategy frames water security as central to U.S. economic growth and competitiveness. [from Environment+Energy