Tag: environment
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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Apple Reports Major Sustainability Milestones with 30% Recycled Materials in 2025 Products
Apple announces that 30% of materials in its 2025 products are recycled, alongside significant water and renewable energy achievements.
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Japanese Researchers Achieve Up to 90% Lithium Recovery from Used Batteries
Scientists in Japan have developed a method to extract up to 90% of lithium from spent batteries, addressing waste and resource challenges.
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Satellite Data Reveals 16% Increase in Earth’s Brightness Due to Light Pollution Since 2014
Satellite imagery shows Earth’s brightness increased by 16% from 2014 to 2022, highlighting global trends in artificial nighttime lighting.
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Rural US Activists Leverage AI to Challenge Data Center Expansion
Activists in rural America employ AI tools to combat large-scale data center projects encroaching on their communities.
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Data Centers Driving AI Growth Create Noticeable Local Heat Islands, Study Finds
Research reveals that expanding AI data centers produce localized heat islands, raising temperatures by several degrees up to 10 km away.
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SpaceX Faces Challenges in Achieving 1 Million Satellite Goal for Orbital Data Centers
SpaceX’s plan to deploy up to one million satellites for orbital data centers may fall short amid regulatory and environmental concerns.
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California Brewery Launches First Beer Carbonated with CO₂ Extracted from Air
Almanac Beer unveils Flow – Clean Air Edition, the first beer carbonated using CO₂ captured directly from the atmosphere.
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Global Automakers Scale Back Full Transition to Electric Vehicles Amid Strong Demand for Combustion Engines
Over a dozen major automakers reduce electric vehicle production plans as demand for internal combustion engines remains strong and subsidies wane.
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