Technology & AI
Lame-duck Congress might actually do something: speed up energy projects
Source: The Verge · Published
A massive permitting bill that could help energy projects come online much quicker and potentially lower utility bills for Americans is advancing with bipartisan support. And while it could be a catalyst for lots of clean energy, it could also speed up polluting projects and limi
A massive permitting bill that could help energy projects come online much quicker and potentially lower utility bills for Americans is advancing with bipartisan support. And while it could be a catalyst for lots of clean energy, it could also speed up polluting projects and limit oversight of new data centers. With data centers demanding more electricity for AI, environmental advocates fear that developers could take advantage of the reforms to evade public scrutiny and rely more heavily on fossil fuels.
The bill sacrifices caution for speed, limiting environmental reviews and preventing communities from stopping a project from moving forw … Read the full story at The Verge.
Related stories
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned by Congress over Chinese espionage concerns
Top Republican lawmakers have asked Jensen Huang to appear before Congress to answer questions after it was reported that US intelligence officials believe Nvidia’s chief executive has been targeted by a Chinese spying operation. The chairs of the House committees on China, forei
Ars Technica - All content ·
The Xbox PC app is getting a speed boost
The updated app, rolling out to Xbox Insiders first, launches up to 60 percent faster.
Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews ·
States tax sports betting heavily, but gamblers may barely feel it
Sports betting has grown explosively since 2018, when a U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down a federal ban on it. Now, Americans wager more than $165 billion on sports annually, contributing to an industry larger than state-run lotteries even excluding prediction markets such as
Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories ·
Americans voted against Trump's Iran war. Gulf countries hope that means an end to the conflict
The US midterm results showed how unpopular Donald Trump's Iran war is. Now, Gulf countries, trapped for months in the middle of the war between the US and Iran, see reason for optimism.
World | Deutsche Welle ·
What's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races
Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
NPR Topics: World ·