The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today about a narrow procedural issue that could determine whether Michigan or federal courts ultimately decide the fate of a 73-year-old oil pipeline that many tribal nations say threatens their waters, treaty rights, and ways of life. The case, Enbridge v. Nessel,...
How a greening Arctic might be kick-starting a dangerous feedback loop
Forests are great and all, but in one way, they don’t come close to the raw power of peatlands. Sprawling in the Arctic and elsewhere, like tropical regions, these soils are loaded with plant matter that’s resisting decay, turning into ultra-concentrated carbon. Though they comprise just 3 percent of Earth’s...
To power Utah’s data center boom, companies are turning to fossil fuels
In Utah’s rural Millard County, Kalen Taylor is bracing for the day when the farmland across the street from his home transforms into a sprawling data center complex. The initial plans for Joule Capital Partners’ 4,000-acre data center site call for six buildings, each powered by 69 Caterpillar natural gas-powered...
These data center developers asked Trump for an exemption from pollution rules
When the developer Novva first announced that it was building Utah’s largest data center campus just south of Salt Lake City, the company’s CEO touted the many advantages of the region: among them a low risk of disasters, an expanding international airport, no sales tax on equipment, and the high...
Noni Madueke backs Arsenal’s push to tackle knife crime: ‘It’s so important to try to share the community’s pain’
England forward was among Arsenal heroes in attendance at event commemorating fan who was stabbed to death There is a poignant silence as Tashan Daniel’s parents emerge on to Ken Friar Bridge on a cold, wet February afternoon in north London. With heads bowed, the England forwards Noni Madueke and...
US men’s hockey team visit White House as some players with Minnesota ties stay away
Donald Trump invited team after Olympic gold Women’s team chose to skip event The victorious US Olympic men’s ice hockey team visited the White House on Tuesday, although there were several notable absences. Donald Trump invited the team to celebrate in Washington DC after they beat Canada in a dramatic...
The Breakdown | Six Nations half-term report: France are flying while England’s decline is steep
Les Bleus have variety and gifted youngsters but, by contrast, Steve Borthwick’s men are predictable and flawed France (15 points) Three games played, three bonus-point victories banked and the title at their mercy. If they claim another four-try win at Murrayfield on Saturday week, they will secure the crown with...
Williamson refuses to rule out strike action amid player overload concerns
England captain concerned by relentless growth of game Ukraine World Cup qualifier set for Hill Dickinson Stadium England’s captain, Leah Williamson, has said she would never take the possibility of strike action off the table if players are not listened to over scheduling concerns. Speaking before England’s first two World...
World Cup host cities ‘running out of time’ with $625m in funding held up by shutdown
Funds promised for security have not been received Officials warn of potential cancellations to fan festivals Local and national officials expressed concern on Tuesday that the ongoing partial government shutdown in the United States could adversely affect planning and preparation for the 2026 World Cup, which is just over 100...
Newcastle finish off Qarabag in rapid time to set up Chelsea or Barcelona tie
Eddie Howe adores motivational slogans and the Newcastle manager’s current favourite is: “One Brain.” The idea is to inspire his team to play with the sort of synchronicity that stems from a collective mindset and unity of purpose. For a while here it seemed to be working a treat with...