Environment
Doomsday Clock hits 85 seconds to midnight, humanity races toward apocalypse
January 30, 2026Nuclear war, climate disaster, science fiction bioweapons, AI disruption: Scientists warn of the threats driving us to the brink of disaster.
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Pekin, Illinois residents turn out to oppose building of AI data center
January 27, 2026Community members gathered at City Hall, highlighting the potential environmental damage the center could bring.
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Space trash: Orbit shows where the circular economy breaks down
January 21, 2026We have already filled the Earth with trash, and we are now doing the same in space. The stakes are high as this pollution threatens the planet's sustainability.
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Trump is keeping coal on life support. How long can it last?
January 20, 2026In 2025, regulatory rollbacks and surging power demand helped buoy an industry in trouble.
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Trump says he’ll unleash Venezuela’s oil. But who wants it?
January 12, 2026As oil prices fall and demand nears a peak, exploiting Venezuela’s heavy crude reserves won’t be as easy as Trump thinks.
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