Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaNew Sierra Club Reports Finds Wisconsin’s Dirty Power Generation Uses 1.34 Trillion Gallons of Water AnnuallyA new report from the Sierra Club, Thirsty Power: Coal and gas will leave us high and dry, analyzes Wisconsin’s current power generation, the water needed for that power, and the potential impacts on Wisconsin’s water as Big Tech tries to build more data centers across the state. These data ... [continued] The post New Sierra Club Reports Finds Wisconsin’s Dirty Power Generation Uses 1.34 Trillion Gallons of Water Annually appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Sierra Club
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchReddit reports a solid quarter but shows signs of AI’s impactReddit's financial situation is looking good but uncertainty about its relationship to Google and the new AI-ified web are stirring market concerns. (opens original source in a new tab)Lucas Ropek·31 July 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaChina’s 15th Five-Year Plan For Solar & Wind Is HugeChina’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and National Energy Administration (NEA) have published their 15th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy Development. Basically, this is what the country plans to do and achieve in terms of renewable energy development in the years 2026–2030. This is where the country sets four ... [continued] The post China’s 15th Five-Year Plan For Solar & Wind Is Huge appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Zachary Shahan·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThe PJM grid’s largest battery is now under construction in OhioA giant 1 GWh battery is now under construction outside Columbus, Ohio, where data center and industrial development is rapidly pushing up electricity demand. (opens original source in a new tab)Michelle Lewis·30 July 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchInvestors love AI, as long as you’re a cloud hostAmazon isn't slowing down on data center spending — but investors don't seem to mind. (opens original source in a new tab)Russell Brandom·30 July 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaSierra Club Urges Rejection of Meta’s Attempt to Use Minor Source LoopholeCurrent proposal fails to consider all pollution and denies the public its lawful hearing In comments submitted today to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), Sierra Club argues that Meta’s most recent air permit revisions trigger major-source permit requirements despite the tech conglomerate attempting to maintain a “minor source” permit ... [continued] The post Sierra Club Urges Rejection of Meta’s Attempt to Use Minor Source Loophole appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Sierra Club·30 July 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchApple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growthApple said a slowdown in mobile gaming and changes to the App Store’s business model — including court-ordered payment rule changes in the U.S. — weighed on its services business, even as the company topped 1.5 billion paid subscriptions. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Perez·30 July 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaHyundai Steel’s Potential Economic Costs, Mercury Pollution & Drinking Water Threats Must Be Fully Evaluated Under Louisiana Public Trust DoctrineThe Air Permit Application for the Facility Submitted to LDEQ Lacks Full Analysis Required by Law The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality must fully evaluate the veracity of local job claims, community impacts of taxpayer subsidies, and other economic ripple effects of Hyundai Steel’s proposed facility, according to new comments ... [continued] The post Hyundai Steel’s Potential Economic Costs, Mercury Pollution & Drinking Water Threats Must Be Fully Evaluated Under Louisiana Publ (opens original source in a new tab)Sierra Club·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekJuiced Scrambler: Testing the best bang-for-your-buck moto-style e-bikeJuiced Bikes is one of the most recognizable names in the history of electric bikes in North America. Long before e-bike classes and speed limits became commonplace, the company built a loyal following with powerful bikes that blurred the line between bicycles and mopeds. But after the brand collapsed in 2024, many assumed Juiced was destined to become little more than a nostalgic footnote. Now it’s back under new ownership, and after spending several days riding the new Juiced Scrambler alongsi (opens original source in a new tab)Micah Toll·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostChina’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial enginesA scaremongering narrative has taken root in Western corridors and financial press columns: China, having saturated developed markets, is now aiming to crush fragile industries in developing nations, effectively slamming the door on their industrial dreams. It is a convenient little tale. However, it does not hold up against empirical evidence. The premise assumes that China and the Global South are fighting over the same slice of the global consumption pie – cheap T-shirts, plastic sandals,... (opens original source in a new tab)Zhou Xiaoming·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Breaking DefenseJIATF-401 awards CACI $500M for non-kinetic cUASJIATF-401 also awarded AeroVironment (AV) a $500 million three-year contract earlier this month. (opens original source in a new tab)Carley Welch·30 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark ReadingMinnesota Water Utility Attacks Expose Sector's Cyber-RisksA likely Iran-backed actor targeted more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota in a sobering reminder of rising threats to US critical infrastructure. (opens original source in a new tab)Jai Vijayan·30 July 2026
