• Our Work
  • Ways to Give
  • Get Involved
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Press & News Releases
  • Donate
  • Take Action

×

  • Our Work
  • Ways to Give
  • Get Involved
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • ICL In the News
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • ICL Store
  • Donate
  • Take Action

Category: Climate

Back to Blog


The Dark Side of Data Centers Part 2: Water Guzzlers

The recent rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has driven explosive growth in a once-niche industry: data centers. These facilities host vast networks of computer processors that power the processing, …

The Dark Side of Data Centers, Part 1: Energy Hogs

The recent rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has driven explosive growth in a once-niche industry: data centers. These facilities host vast networks of computer processors that power the processing, …

The free market will be the death of coal

The Trump administration has promised to revive the coal industry—but does the free market even want it? As recently reported by the Associated Press, the federal government was left with …

Ada County Commissioners throw a blanket over solar energy

Ada County began writing new zoning ordinances in 2020. When that process began, solar energy was not on the county’s radar screen. However, large solar energy projects became a significant …

Geothermal in Idaho: What’s Hot and What’s Not

A classic Idaho backcountry adventure often includes a soak in one of Idaho’s fantastic hot springs. The same underlying geologic forces that form our hot springs have the potential to …

Survive the Sun: Youth Leadership in Action

I am always told to envision the future I want. In my ideal world, young people are given the resources to make change themselves—not just told they are “the future,” …

Survive the Sun Heat Packs: Youth-Led Climate Action in Boise

Boise’s summers are becoming hotter and more dangerous due to climate change—but young people are stepping up with solutions to protect those most vulnerable. With support from the City of …

Ada County Solar Rewrite: How to voice your support

The Idaho Conservation League (ICL) has been closely following the Ada County Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z), which is poised to recommend changes to Ada County’s zoning ordinances, including ordinances …

A breath of fresh air: celebrating Clean Air Month

Idaho is known for its vast public lands and places to explore, and clean air is vital to enjoying these special places and the experiences they hold. The month of …

May is here, and that means it’s time for May In Motion!

Remember when you were a kid and you rode your bike all over your neighborhood? Or when your mom let you walk to your best friend’s house by yourself? What …

Categories

  • Air
  • Artist in Residence
  • Climate
  • Coal & Oil Trains
  • ELIE
  • Fish
  • From the Executive Director's Desk
  • Government/Legislature
  • Green Living
  • Mining
  • News Releases
  • Open space
  • Public Lands
  • Salmon
  • This Month
  • Uncategorized
    • Community/People
  • Water
  • Wilderness
  • Wildlife

Signup for the ICL newsletter

Contact ICL

(208) 345-6933 See ICL Office Locations

Menu

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • Publications & Finances
  • Blog
  • Events
Donate Now Take Action
Charity Navigator 1% for the planet Community Partner

© 2026 Idaho Conservation League. All Rights Reserved.
Tax I.D. # 82-6042478

Privacy Policy Terms of Service