Renewable energy share rises in US driven by cloud demand
Since 2008 the share of renewables in the U S energy mix has doubled from 9 percent to 18 percent as digital activities fuel wind and solar projects. Major firms like Google and Apple pledge 100 percent renewable electricity for their operations.
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Military arming of police plummets in 2018 first quarter
USA TODAY analysis shows surplus military gear sent to local police fell by half in the first three months of 2018 from a year earlier. Armored vehicles high‑caliber rifles and other equipment by dollar value also declined. Trump signed an executive order last year to expand transfers but officials and departments report cautious use and shrinking programs since Ferguson era scrutiny.
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Alaska sea ice at lowest since 1850s records
A University of Alaska Fairbanks report notes Bering Sea ice this winter fell to levels not seen since 1850, with about 150000 square miles less ice than average. The reduction, tied to climate change and natural patterns, affects coastal communities and marine mammals while scientists seek to understand broader ecological impacts.
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