BLM solar projects in American West face pushback from conservationists

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is advancing massive utility-scale solar projects across the American West, drawing sharp pushback from conservationists and tribal elders who warn of irreversible ecological and cultural destruction. Artificial intelligence proponents estimate the technology will require $110 billion to build 45 gigawatts of new power generation through 2030, sparking a fierce … Read more