Donald Trump announced that 200 entities, including 23 Republican governors and major utilities, have signed his non-binding "Ratepayer Protection Pledge." The pledge aims to ensure US consumers don't pay for AI datacenter build-out costs, but critics dismiss it as an "empty promise" amid rising electricity bills.
A US federal appeals court unanimously rejected the EPA's bid to abandon a 2024 rule setting stricter standards for soot pollution, citing the agency's arguments as lacking merit. The ruling keeps in place an annual limit of 9 micrograms of fine particle pollution per cubic meter, aimed at reducing health risks from coal-fired power plants, vehicles, and industrial sites.
An overheated chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California, poses a risk of explosion, prompting the evacuation of 50,000 residents. Officials are working to cool the tank containing methyl methacrylate, a flammable chemical, while a crack may be relieving pressure.
Humpback whale Timmy, rescued in a controversial €1.5m operation after being stranded in Germany, has been confirmed dead by Danish authorities. Found near Anholt island, the whale's death follows criticism from experts and the International Whaling Commission.
A humpback whale, nicknamed "Timmy," that was rescued in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself, has been found dead near the Danish island of Anholt. Officials confirmed the identity using a tracking device attached during the rescue.
