Online prediction markets are now allowing users to place bets on wildfire outcomes, including acres burned and containment dates. Experts warn this could incentivize arson and normalize climate disaster.
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- Renewable energy contributed 20% of India’s power in July, pushing coal’s share down to a one-year low of 65.7%. On July 13th, solar and wind output exceeded 100 gigawatts for the first time, accounting for 42.8% of the country’s energy supply. reuters.com/business/energ…
- The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage are diving into local waterways to remove debris and help protect the ecosystems around them. nytimes.com/2026/07/17/cli…
- Thailand plans to expand direct renewable-power purchase agreements beyond data centers, lower household electricity tariffs, and introduce a $6 billion energy transition program to improve clean energy access and support the shift to cleaner energy. reuters.com/business/energ…
- More than 200 companies and politicians have signed a pledge to prevent AI data centers from raising utility rates. The effort is largely symbolic, as utility rates are often determined by supply and state-level regulations. nytimes.com/2026/07/23/cli…
