In the U.S., Virginia has more data centers than any other state — over 600, two-thirds of which are in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. In 2023, the state’s data centers consumed about 26% of Virginia’s total electricity supply — a higher share than in any other state.
Environment
The Most Underfunded Climate Opportunities May Be at Sea
Ocean philanthropy has long focused on conservation, fisheries, and coastal livelihoods, but climate change is now threatening many of those gains while also making the ocean central to mitigation through offshore wind, cleaner shipping, blue carbon, and coastal resilience.
Ocean philanthropy has long focused on conservation, fisheries, and coastal livelihoods, but climate change is now threatening many of those gains while also making the ocean central to mitigation through offshore wind, cleaner shipping, blue carbon, and coastal resilience.
Tiktok’s Climate Pledges Collide With Sponsorship of Climate Deniers
By backing a right-wing Canadian conference featuring anti-climate speakers, experts warn TikTok has “abandoned” its commitments to combat climate misinformation.
By backing a right-wing Canadian conference featuring anti-climate speakers, experts warn TikTok has “abandoned” its commitments to combat climate misinformation.
Are Chatbots Actually Helping the Environment?
Sometimes they are helpful, sometimes they are a little clunky, but AI-driven chatbots have completely changed how we interact with our favorite brands.
Sometimes they are helpful, sometimes they are a little clunky, but AI-driven chatbots have completely changed how we interact with our favorite brands.
Losing Pollinator Insects Puts Human Health at Risk
Biodiversity loss is directly threatening human health and welfare, according to new research.
Biodiversity loss is directly threatening human health and welfare, according to new research.
Why Are People Buying Pet Ants?
Move over cats and dogs. There’s a new hot favorite pet in town: ants.
Move over cats and dogs. There’s a new hot favorite pet in town: ants.
Why the U.S. Still Bleeds Horseshoe Crabs Despite a Lab-Made Alternative
Though the blood plays a critical role in drug safety testing, there are ongoing concerns about supply chain issues, ecosystem impacts and ethics. The synthetic alternative has been widely adopted in Europe, but not in the U.S.
Though the blood plays a critical role in drug safety testing, there are ongoing concerns about supply chain issues, ecosystem impacts and ethics. The synthetic alternative has been widely adopted in Europe, but not in the U.S.
Africa Races for Ebola Vaccine as Outbreak Outpaces Response
Bundibugyo virus spreading rapidly in DRC has no licensed vaccines or treatments
Bundibugyo virus spreading rapidly in DRC has no licensed vaccines or treatments
Barred Owls in Federal Crosshairs for Threat to Spotted Owls
Many officials agree that barred owl removal is an unfortunate but essential way to maintain the diminishing spotted owl population.
Many officials agree that barred owl removal is an unfortunate but essential way to maintain the diminishing spotted owl population.
Above an Australian Highway, a Bridge Reconnects Wilderness for Quolls, Koalas and Other Animals
Ecologists say reconnecting fragmented habitat is increasingly important as roads, urban expansion, extreme weather events and climate-driven bushfires isolate wildlife populations and reduce genetic diversity.
Ecologists say reconnecting fragmented habitat is increasingly important as roads, urban expansion, extreme weather events and climate-driven bushfires isolate wildlife populations and reduce genetic diversity.
Reflections on What Endures in Conservation
A meditation on building the future without forgetting what already works.
A meditation on building the future without forgetting what already works.
Spotting Social Media Misinformation on Climate Change
Climate misinformation is a term that refers to false or deceiving claims about climate change, sustainability, or climate solutions.
Climate misinformation is a term that refers to false or deceiving claims about climate change, sustainability, or climate solutions.
World Burned Less Coal in 2025, but Built More Plants Over Energy Uncertainty
While its overall use decreased, the amount of coal-fired power capacity rose by 3.5%, primarily due to new projects in China and India.
While its overall use decreased, the amount of coal-fired power capacity rose by 3.5%, primarily due to new projects in China and India.
Are Pesticides Worth It? Trading off Human Health for Less Bugs
While pesticides have benefits in the agricultural industry in increasing crop yield, pesticides are not only harmful to pests; they can harm humans as well.
While pesticides have benefits in the agricultural industry in increasing crop yield, pesticides are not only harmful to pests; they can harm humans as well.
The Meat Industry Is Funding Studies That Claim Meat Is Good for You
A whopping 75% of studies with meat industry funding reported “favorable” nutritional results associated with eating meat.
A whopping 75% of studies with meat industry funding reported “favorable” nutritional results associated with eating meat.
What to Know About Screwworm in Texas
The first case of New World screwworm in 60 years has been confirmed in Zavala County, near the Mexican border. The flesh-eating fly poses a threat to the state’s $15 billion cattle industry.
The first case of New World screwworm in 60 years has been confirmed in Zavala County, near the Mexican border. The flesh-eating fly poses a threat to the state’s $15 billion cattle industry.