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In small town Washington — where hydropower is plentiful — data centers are creating jobs and funding amenities. But water and energy aren't unlimited — and some worry about long-term sustainability.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe U.S. Supreme Court limited the power of the Environmental Protection Agency in a ruling announced Thursday. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign an energy proposal on Thursday that gives the state broad power to buy energy in extreme situations. The proposal also aims to speed up building of solar and wind farms and storage systems by bypassing local approval. -
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to mandate carbon emissions from existing power plants. -
San Diego’s groundbreaking Climate Action Plan is getting a much needed overhaul, but some worry the sweeping vision needs a sharper focus. -
Cooler temperatures are in the forecast Wednesday for San Diego County, but highs of 95 are expected in some parts. -
The African natural gas industry is booming as Europe looks to replace Russian supplies. But some worry new African gas projects don't make financial sense in a warming world. -
Pakistani filmmaker Wajahat Malik pulled together an expedition to raft down the 2,000-mile river. He hopes to reconnect people with the Indus, which is being threatened by overuse and climate change. -
A heat advisory will be in effect until 8 p.m. in San Diego County valleys. -
High temperatures of 95 to 102 forecast for San Diego County valleys, El Cajon, Escondido, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee and Poway. -
Federal officials are working to slow cross-border sewage flows south of San Diego, as a major plan to fix the problems slogs forward.
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