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Global Energy Crisis Accelerates Renewable Shift Amid Domestic Battles Over Water and Fossil Fuel Accountability

5 May 2026 3:10 p.m.

The US-Israel war on Iran has sparked a major energy crisis, accelerating global renewable energy transitions. Meanwhile, domestic environmental battles intensify over Google's water-intensive data centers in Oregon and new state laws shielding fossil fuel polluters from climate accountability.

Politics and Government Science & Technology World Conflict General Politics Economy Climate Change Energy Environment Middle East Iran Israel Renewable Energy Environmental Policy Fossil Fuels Google The Dalles Donald Trump Water Conservation