In the next five years, the energy consumption of data centers could reverse years of progress in improving air quality due to increased pollution.
The surge in proposed gas plants contrasts sharply with the cancellation of renewable energy initiatives, as the rising demand for electricity from AI data centers continues to grow.
Google has entered into a long-term partnership to enhance nuclear power facilities, aiming to boost energy production for its data centers.
A recent report highlights that the rise of AI technology is contributing to a significant increase in electronic waste, surpassing earlier projections.
Former EPA officials warn that the rollback of environmental protections and the reduction of support for renewable energy under the Trump administration could lead to increased health risks associated with AI data centers.
The heart of America’s chip manufacturing industry faces the challenge of adapting to significantly reduced water supplies from the Colorado River.
The Trump administration may simplify the process for data center developers by eliminating a federal air quality regulation, allowing them to operate with less oversight.
A facility in Pecos County, Texas, now has approval to emit up to 33 million tons of CO2 to support its AI data center operations, which is owned by Amazon.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Solar Car Challenge for high school students, introducing an exciting new cruiser division to the competition.
Innovative German researchers have unveiled the Papure project, a groundbreaking method that utilizes lasers to produce sealed paper packaging, eliminating the need for glue or plastic.
Keep an eye on significant updates and debates regarding AI data centers and their effects on power infrastructure and local communities.
Certain headphones are found to have hormone-disrupting chemicals, with varying levels of severity among different models.
The US is ramping up its historical strategy of asserting dominance and acquiring natural resources, as evidenced by recent aggressive moves against Venezuela and provocative statements regarding Greenland.
Utility Dominion Energy has launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s suspension of offshore wind leases, claiming that this decision threatens the reliability of the power grid amid increasing electricity demands from data centers.
Trump Media has joined forces with a nuclear fusion firm, yet questions remain about the viability of this technology, often hailed as the ultimate solution for clean energy.
New energy measures included in the annual defense bill aim to accelerate the advancement of cutting-edge nuclear reactor technology.