Tag: environment
SpaceX’s Space-Based Data Centers to Use Liquid Ammonia Cooling, Complicating Satellite Disposal
SpaceX plans to deploy space data centers cooled by liquid ammonia, creating challenges for satellite disposal due to the cooling system’s composition.
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Danish Researchers Convert Disposable Cups into Carbon Dioxide Capturing Materials
Scientists in Denmark have developed a method to transform disposable plastic cups into materials that absorb CO2 from air and industrial emissions.
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Majority of Americans Oppose Data Center Construction Near Homes Amid Rising Concerns
Support for building AI data centers near US homes has dropped sharply due to water shortages and rising energy costs.
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Microsoft Highlights Minimal Water Usage in AI Data Centers Comparable to a Single Restaurant
Microsoft reveals its AI data centers consume as much water annually as one restaurant, underscoring their efficiency.
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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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