Why it matters: The move places a nationally critical climate and weather research lab at the center of an escalating battle between the Trump administration and Colorado.
If you're splurging on a new car for a loved one this holiday season, you might want to wrap it with a giant red bow like the ones you see in TV commercials.
Why it matters: Sure, a new car is a generous gift, but it's the recipient's emotional reaction that often turns a lavish purchase into an unforgettable moment.
President Trump's Truth Social announcement of a blockade around Venezuela has left international law experts scrambling to assess how it would be implemented and if it constitutes an act of war.
The big picture: A traditional naval blockade involves military forces cutting off access to a coast, a move recognized under international law as an act of war.
The House on Thursday passed a bill that would streamline and speed up agencies' environmental reviews for energy and other projects — but it faces major changes in the Senate.
Why it matters: Overhauling the process for green-lighting industry projects is of paramount importance for many business groups.
International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol wants to move Africa's need for clean cooking fuels and tech higher on the global agenda — and sees the U.S. as a fruitful partner.
Why it matters: Widespread use of fuels like wood, charcoal and dung — and open fires or inadequate stoves — is a massive health and economic problem.
Nearly 3,000 new data centers are under construction or planned across the U.S., per a new analysis shared first with Axios — adding to the more than 4,000 already in operation.
Why it matters: Big tech and many local leaders are full steam ahead on building as many data centers as possible to generate revenue and power the AI boom — but they're fueling a major political fight, with locals pushing back over energy use and other concerns.
