Tag: environment
California Launches First Industrial Carbon Capture and Underground Storage Facility
California begins operating its inaugural industrial site for capturing and storing CO2 underground to support long-term carbon neutrality goals.
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Construction of Meta Data Center Linked to Water Discoloration in Georgia County
Water quality in Morgan County, Georgia, has declined amid the construction of a Meta data center, prompting an environmental investigation.
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University of Iowa Develops Sunlight-Activated Material to Extract Water from Air
Researchers engineer a crystal material powered by sunlight that harvests water vapor from air without energy cost.
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Air Pollution from Coal Plants Reduces Solar Power Output, Study Finds
Researchers identify that air pollution from coal-fired power plants cut solar energy production by nearly 6% in 2023, impacting clean energy efforts.
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Japan Deploys Robotic Wolves to Deter Bear Encounters and Protect Crops
Japan introduces robotic wolves to counter rising wild animal attacks and agricultural damage caused by bears and other wildlife.
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Data Center Construction Faces Growing Restrictions Across the United States
U.S. communities increasingly impose limits and bans on new data center developments amid rising concerns nationwide.
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Microsoft Rethinks Clean Energy Commitment to Support AI Growth
Microsoft may alter its clean energy goals to better support data center power needs amid rising AI demand.
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Swiss Researchers Develop Self-Recharging ‘Forever’ Batteries Powered by Rain and Sunlight
Scientists at EPFL created batteries that continuously generate electricity through water evaporation, rejuvenated by rain and sunlight.
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Chinese Scientists Develop World’s First Coal-Based Fuel Cell Generating Electricity Without Emissions
Chinese researchers create a groundbreaking coal fuel cell producing electricity without smoke, steam, or generators, enabling direct underground power conversion.
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German Researchers Develop Camouflaged Solar Panels Mimicking Urban Materials with Minimal Efficiency Loss
Scientists in Germany have created solar panels disguised as marble, brick, and roof tiles, reducing visual impact in cities while preserving performance.
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Environmental and Health Costs of Data Centers Outweigh Economic Benefits, Study Finds
Recent research shows data centers inflict significant harm on the environment and public health, surpassing their economic contributions in the U.S.
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EU Smartphone Regulations to Allow Non-Removable Batteries with Conditions Starting 2027
New EU rules effective in 2027 will permit non-removable batteries in smartphones under specific conditions, clarifying earlier misconceptions.
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