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fromTruthout
2 days ago
Online Community Development

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Environment
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas

Data centers' energy demands are straining U.S. power grids, leading to reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Data center executives fret over the industry's increasingly toxic public image

The data center industry faces backlash over environmental and economic concerns, threatening major projects and requiring better public relations efforts.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Why the cloud still runs on coal and gas

Data centers in the U.S. are straining energy grids, leading to increased reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
more#data-centers
#ai
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nuclear's AI Moment Is Here -- There Is Only 1 Play for the 4X Data Center Demand Explosion

Global data center power demand will quadruple by 2034, with nuclear energy being crucial for meeting this surge in energy needs.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 day ago

AI is reshaping Britain's datacenter map away from London

UK AI datacenter capacity may shift from London due to power shortages and planning constraints, making other locations more appealing.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Growing AI power drain pushes probe of low-energy computing

Low-energy chip designs are being explored to manage AI's increasing electricity demands on the UK's power grid.
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nuclear's AI Moment Is Here -- There Is Only 1 Play for the 4X Data Center Demand Explosion

Global data center power demand will quadruple by 2034, with nuclear energy being crucial for meeting this surge in energy needs.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 day ago

AI is reshaping Britain's datacenter map away from London

UK AI datacenter capacity may shift from London due to power shortages and planning constraints, making other locations more appealing.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Growing AI power drain pushes probe of low-energy computing

Low-energy chip designs are being explored to manage AI's increasing electricity demands on the UK's power grid.
more#ai
#cloud-computing
fromTechzine Global
9 hours ago
European startups

The European cloud of the future is built using actual, physical containers

Cloud workloads increasingly utilize physical containers through initiatives like the Modular Integrated Sustainable Datacenter (MISD) project.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Navigating the opaque fog of public cloud carbon footprints | Computer Weekly

The environmental benefits of public cloud services are increasingly questioned due to inconsistent sustainability metrics and reporting among major providers.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
9 hours ago

The European cloud of the future is built using actual, physical containers

Cloud workloads increasingly utilize physical containers through initiatives like the Modular Integrated Sustainable Datacenter (MISD) project.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Navigating the opaque fog of public cloud carbon footprints | Computer Weekly

The environmental benefits of public cloud services are increasingly questioned due to inconsistent sustainability metrics and reporting among major providers.
more#cloud-computing
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

Forget Nvidia: Why HPE Could Be the Overlooked AI Infrastructure Play of 2026

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an overlooked investment opportunity in AI infrastructure with strong financial growth and expanding margins.
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
Science
#ai-infrastructure
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
7 hours ago

95% of GPU capacity goes unused in Kubernetes clusters

GPU and CPU usage remains low despite rising cloud costs, highlighting inefficiencies in resource utilization as Kubernetes adoption increases.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Data centers are so hot, their 'heat island' effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds | Fortune

AI infrastructure is creating a 'data heat island effect' that raises local temperatures and impacts millions of people.
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
7 hours ago

95% of GPU capacity goes unused in Kubernetes clusters

GPU and CPU usage remains low despite rising cloud costs, highlighting inefficiencies in resource utilization as Kubernetes adoption increases.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Data centers are so hot, their 'heat island' effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds | Fortune

AI infrastructure is creating a 'data heat island effect' that raises local temperatures and impacts millions of people.
more#ai-infrastructure
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The carbon cost of our clicks

The digital ecosystem significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with each user generating 229 kilograms of CO2 annually.
Fundraising
fromTruthout
1 day ago

A Data Center Is Getting a $77 Million Tax Break. It Promises to Create 1 Job.

JPMorganChase's data center expansion in Orangeburg received $77 million in tax breaks for only one permanent job, raising concerns about public money usage.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 day ago

Australia's NEXTDC launches A$2.2 billion capital plan

NEXTDC is raising A$1.5 billion through an equity offering to fund the expansion of its data centre operations in response to increased demand.
NYC startup
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Report: NYDIG Close to Buying Alcoa's Massena New York Smelter Site for Bitcoin Mining Operations

Alcoa is negotiating to sell its Massena East aluminum smelter site to NYDIG, expected to close by mid-2026.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret

US tech companies influenced EU regulations to conceal environmental impacts of datacentres, limiting public access to crucial data.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 days ago

IOWN targets datacenter interconnects to spread AI infra

IOWN Global Forum focuses on datacenter interconnect use cases to enhance AI infrastructure connectivity and reduce costs for users.
#nuclear-power
Science
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 - Breaking Defense

The Trump administration's new strategy aims to develop nuclear power for space, enabling sustained human presence on the moon and Mars.
Science
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

White House wants Pentagon to demo nuclear space power by 2031 - Breaking Defense

The Trump administration's new strategy aims to develop nuclear power for space, enabling sustained human presence on the moon and Mars.
more#nuclear-power
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Storage implications of a modern IT architecture | Computer Weekly

Organizations are increasingly using containers to modernize applications and manage both cloud-native and traditional workloads with Kubernetes.
#fusion-power
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy's funding boom | TechCrunch

Divergence in vision emerges among fusion startups as they consider going public and face concerns over premature market entry.
Science
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Exclusive: How nuclear batteries could speed the race to fusion power | TechCrunch

Fusion power is challenging to harness for electricity, but new materials called radiovoltaics may improve energy capture efficiency.
more#fusion-power
Business intelligence
fromTNW | Insider
6 days ago

US utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion by 2030 to power the AI boom

US investor-owned utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion on electricity infrastructure by 2030, driven largely by data centre demand.
Science
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Wee charge, neat idea: YouTuber builds DIY nuclear battery

DIY tritium nuclear batteries can be made with basic materials but produce minimal energy.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.
fromFortune
1 day ago

Data centers now account for half of all new U.S. electricity use, just as Americans start to sour on AI | Fortune

Data centers accounted for around 50% of all electricity demand growth in the U.S. last year, according to the IEA, far surpassing the rise in electricity usage in the residential, industrial, and transport sectors.
Environment
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Oklo, Nano Nuclear, Centrus, NuScale Surge as White House Space Nuclear Mandate Electrifies the Sector

Oklo stock surged due to a federal directive promoting nuclear reactor deployment beyond Earth, signaling a turning point for the advanced nuclear industry.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Data dive: A new American Century in the datacentre pipeline? | Computer Weekly

US datacentre capacity is projected to triple, while the UK will slip in global rankings for datacentre capacity.
Science
fromEngadget
3 days ago

A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science stories

NASA shared stunning images of a comet that exploded as it approached the sun, marking its first and last flyby.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

2025 marked a turning point for coal and gas power as low-emissions sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time.
DevOps
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Oracle taps Bloom for fuel cells to support datacenter binge

Bloom Energy expands its partnership with Oracle to provide 2.8 GW of fuel cell systems for US datacenter buildout plans.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant

A pragmatic 'all-of-the-above' strategy is essential for energy, with gas as a critical bridge while investing in renewables.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Global electricity demand growth in 2025 was fully met by renewable sources, marking a significant shift away from fossil fuels.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google's data center power playbook comes into focus | TechCrunch

Google is securing renewable energy capacity for data centers through utility partnerships, combining solar, storage, and clean resources with demand response mechanisms.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Global electricity demand growth in 2025 was fully met by renewable sources, marking a significant shift away from fossil fuels.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google's data center power playbook comes into focus | TechCrunch

Google is securing renewable energy capacity for data centers through utility partnerships, combining solar, storage, and clean resources with demand response mechanisms.
more#renewable-energy
Gadgets
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Panasonic's already sold future datacenter battery output

Panasonic plans to triple lithium-ion battery production to meet rising demand driven by AI, aiming for significant market share and sales growth by 2029.
Environment
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Data center for Microsoft consumes up to 420M liters of industrial water a week

Pure DC is constructing a large data center in Amsterdam, consuming significant water and electricity, with Microsoft as the sole tenant.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

56 Environmental Innovations in the 56 Years Since Earth Day Began

Significant environmental legislation and innovations have transformed practices since the first Earth Day in 1970.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

A U.S. state just banned big AI data centers. Here's why it might not be the last

Maine has enacted a temporary ban on large data centers to assess their environmental and energy impacts before allowing construction.
Environment
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

US Moves Toward Mandatory Data Center Energy Reporting as EIA Pilot Expands - TechRepublic

The EIA is initiating a mandatory national survey of data center energy use to address rising electricity demand driven by AI.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.
#energy-consumption
Environment
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

The US government plans a mandatory survey to collect data on energy use in data centers, addressing public concerns over their resource consumption.
Environment
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

The US government plans a mandatory survey to collect data on energy use in data centers, addressing public concerns over their resource consumption.
more#energy-consumption
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Britain's first major AI data centre sparks net zero clash as gas power plans revealed

Britain's first major data centre project will rely on gas energy, conflicting with climate commitments.
#datacentres
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Go West! US datacentres head for available and cheap energy | Computer Weekly

Datacentre construction in the US is shifting towards central regions, particularly Texas, due to power availability and water use mitigation technologies.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

Datacentres are projected to consume 1,200TWh of energy by 2030, with AI-optimised servers significantly increasing power demands.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Go West! US datacentres head for available and cheap energy | Computer Weekly

Datacentre construction in the US is shifting towards central regions, particularly Texas, due to power availability and water use mitigation technologies.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

Datacentres are projected to consume 1,200TWh of energy by 2030, with AI-optimised servers significantly increasing power demands.
more#datacentres
#nevada
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

States are falling short on their clean energy goals due to data center boom

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

States are falling short on their clean energy goals due to data center boom

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
more#nevada
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
#ai-data-centers
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

AI data centers could reduce power draw on demand, study says

AI data centers can dynamically reduce energy consumption by up to 40% without disrupting critical workloads, enabling grid stability and reducing infrastructure strain.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

AI data centers could reduce power draw on demand, study says

AI data centers can dynamically reduce energy consumption by up to 40% without disrupting critical workloads, enabling grid stability and reducing infrastructure strain.
more#ai-data-centers
#datacenters
Environment
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

AI datacenters create heat islands around them, paper finds

Datacenters significantly raise surrounding temperatures, impacting communities up to 10 km away, with average increases between 1.5°C and 2.4°C.
Environment
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

AI datacenters create heat islands around them, paper finds

Datacenters significantly raise surrounding temperatures, impacting communities up to 10 km away, with average increases between 1.5°C and 2.4°C.
more#datacenters
Data science
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Inside the Gas Engine Strategy Powering AI's Next Wave

Gas reciprocating engines are emerging as a critical power solution for AI data centers, with manufacturers like Caterpillar securing multi-gigawatt orders to meet demand that exceeds grid and turbine capacity.
#high-temperature-superconductors
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

High-Temperature Superconductors Could Redefine Data Center Power Density

High-temperature superconductors can reduce electricity transmission losses and improve grid efficiency to support growing AI data center power demands.
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

High-Temperature Superconductors Could Redefine Data Center Power Density

High-temperature superconductors can reduce electricity transmission losses and improve grid efficiency to support growing AI data center power demands.
more#high-temperature-superconductors
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft touts immature HTS tech for datacenter efficiency

High-temperature superconducting (HTS) power delivery can reduce datacenter power losses, increase electrical density, and save space compared with copper or aluminum wiring.
Science
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

The Ocean May Be the Next Home for AI Data Centers

Offshore wind-powered underwater data centers offer a practical alternative to space-based solutions, combining renewable energy generation and natural seawater cooling.
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Vema predicts cheap hydrogen could change where data centers are built | TechCrunch

Vema Hydrogen produces geologic hydrogen by reacting water with iron-rich underground rock, offering potential sub-$1/kg clean hydrogen for industrial users and data centers.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

It's a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers

The US is now leading a global surge in new gas power plants being built in large part to satisfy growing energy demand for data centers. And more gas means more planet-heating pollution. Gas-fired power generation in development globally rose by 31 percent in 2025. Almost a quarter of that added capacity is slated for the US, which has surpassed China with the biggest increase of any country.
Environment
Environment
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

What I Wish I Knew When I Started with Green IT

The tech sector's 6% of global emissions are increasing despite climate goals, requiring urgent Green IT transformation to prevent uncontrollable natural disasters and meet Paris Agreement targets.
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