As Americans endure a "prolonged, dangerous heatwave" expected to last through Fourth of July weekend, 350.org calls on Congress to ban new data centers plus utility shutoffs, "as an emergency measure to protect lives."

The party has gone quiet on the issue. As a heat wave sends temperatures soaring past 100, they can’t remain mum any longer.

Residents have been urged to slash their energy use as the heat wave bakes the eastern U.S.