Daniel John

The Cool Down

Boston suburb's overhaul puts years of climate progress under new scrutiny

By: Daniel John

A leadership overhaul in one of Massachusetts' most climate-forward cities has raised questions about whether the changes will make its environmental work more effective or quietly drain its momentum.

The Cool Down

Austin, Texas, lacks data center rules as officials move to track big power users

By: Daniel John

"We've got to start from ground zero." by Daniel John Many local governments have found themselves behind the times with data center

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Texas landowners, lawmakers push back on utility's proposed 200-mile Big Hill line

By: Daniel John

Resistance is mounting in Texas to a planned high-voltage transmission line, with landowners and legislators objecting to a route they say would run through areas with residences, schools, waterways, and state parks,

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Texas forum on AI data centers turns tense as residents demand answers on bills, water

By: Daniel John

Residents expressed significant concerns over what data centers could mean for power, water, and the local way of life.

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Texas city enters Stage 1 drought plan, asks residents to water only at night, 3 days a week

By: Daniel John

"We don't want to get to the point where we have to start telling people what they have to do." by Daniel John

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Florida Superfund cleanup slips from July to September as residents wait for visible work

By: Daniel John

After years of waiting, residents living and working near a Superfund cleanup site in Pensacola, Fla. will have to wait some more.

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Disney offers voluntary early retirement to longtime executives amid cost-cutting tactics

By: Daniel John

Disney is offering voluntary early retirement packages to some longtime U.S.-based executives, a sign that the entertainment giant remains deep in cost-cutting mode even after multiple rounds of layoffs.

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Florida transit riders pack hearing as county leaders weigh service cuts and fare hikes

By: Daniel John

For those who rely on public transit for day-to-day transportation, service cuts can mean not being able to get to work, school, and other essential obligations.

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Florida county weighs beach parking change that could turn a $6 day into $28

By: Daniel John

Visitors to some Pinellas County, Fla. beach parks may soon need to budget more for parking if county commissioners adopt a new fee plan.

Creative Bloq

Apple just revealed exactly which two products the iPhone Duo is designed to replace

By: Daniel John

And it's created conundrum for creatives.