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Environment
fromAxios
13 hours ago

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Big tech companies are leading the development of carbon capture technology to address rising electricity demand from AI and data centers.
#dyson
Gadgets
fromDesign Milk
12 hours ago

Dyson Makes Hand-Held Fans Cool with the HushJet Mini

Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool redefines personal cooling as a stylish, multifunctional accessory with high airflow speeds and improved acoustics.
Gadgets
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Dyson's New HushJet Cool Fan is a Personal Cooling Solution for Commutes

Dyson launched the HushJet Mini Cool fan, a portable cooling solution designed for various on-the-go scenarios.
#heat-pumps
Remodel
fromFast Company
6 days ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps | TechCrunch

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030 but has only installed 2.3 million, necessitating 2,000 daily installs to meet the target.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Real estate

Exclusive: Gradient's heat pumps get new smarts to enable old building retrofits | TechCrunch

Remodel
fromFast Company
6 days ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps | TechCrunch

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030 but has only installed 2.3 million, necessitating 2,000 daily installs to meet the target.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Real estate

Exclusive: Gradient's heat pumps get new smarts to enable old building retrofits | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 week ago

3 surprising (but simple) ways to save gas as fuel costs skyrocket

Gas prices are rising due to disruptions in oil supply chains, particularly from the conflict in Iran, leading to increased costs at the pump.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.
#data-centers
fromFuturism
1 week ago
OMG science

Data Centers Causing Huge Temperature Spikes for Miles Around Them, Study Suggests

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Environment

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago
Environment

AI Data Centers Face Water Backlash - Can Air Solve the Crisis?

Data centers face community pushback over water consumption, prompting solutions like atmospheric water harvesting to provide sustainable water sources.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Data Centers Causing Huge Temperature Spikes for Miles Around Them, Study Suggests

Data centers are creating heat islands, raising land temperatures by up to 16 degrees Fahrenheit and affecting over 340 million people.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The latest in data centers, AI, and energy

Massive data centers are essential for AI development but raise concerns about their environmental and community impact.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Environment
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

AI Data Centers Face Water Backlash - Can Air Solve the Crisis?

Data centers face community pushback over water consumption, prompting solutions like atmospheric water harvesting to provide sustainable water sources.
#energy-efficiency
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
2 weeks ago

Vertiv acquires ThermoKey to boost AI data center cooling

Vertiv is acquiring ThermoKey to enhance its thermal management solutions, focusing on heat exchange technologies for data centers and AI applications.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Green IT: How to Reduce the Impact of AI on the Environment

AI's energy consumption and hardware churn pose significant challenges for green IT, necessitating sustainable design and transparency in usage costs.
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

How Terraco Enhances Thermal Efficiency and Facade Longevity in Prefabricated Buildings

Offsite construction has delivered measurable environmental gains, with a peer-reviewed study showing an average reduction of 78.8% in construction waste compared to conventional methods. Under controlled factory conditions, reductions can reach up to 90%, highlighting significant improvements in sustainability.
Environment
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How diamond nanoparticles could be the trick for clothes that keep you cool in extreme heat

Nanodiamond-coated fabric releases body heat effectively, lowering skin temperature by 4-5°F and reducing air-conditioning energy consumption.
#smart-home
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
6 days ago

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

Aqara's Thermostat Hub W200 offers strong features and compatibility, making it a competitive alternative to Ecobee and Nest thermostats.
#ai-infrastructure
fromFortune
1 week ago
Environment

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.
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Your datacenter's power architecture called. It's not happy

Accelerated computing demands exceed legacy datacenter power architectures, forcing migration from 48V to high-voltage DC systems to handle extreme power densities and current requirements.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week 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.
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

From Reactive Repairs to Smarter Home Protection: How Technology Is Changing Roof Care

In the past, roof inspections mostly focused on what could be seen from the outside. Contractors looked for broken shingles, worn flashing, or areas where water might enter the roof. The problem is that roof damage does not always show clear signs right away. Water can move through roofing layers before it becomes visible inside the home.
Renovation
#datacenters
fromTheregister
1 week ago
Environment

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.
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Environment

AI bit barns grow climate emergency by turning up the gas

Datacenters' surge in AI-driven computing is prompting widespread use of on-site gas turbines, significantly increasing greenhouse gas emissions and straining power infrastructure.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 week 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.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Precision Circuit Board Flux Removal with Dry Ice - Social Media Explorer

Dry ice blasting uses solid CO₂ pellets accelerated by compressed air to clean delicate electronics without introducing moisture, static risks, or physical damage to sensitive components.
#personal-cooling-device
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How to maintain efficient heat recovery ventilation in modern commercial spaces - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Checking your equipment once a month helps catch small issues before they turn into expensive repairs. A routine keeps everything running smoothly and extends the life of the hardware. Managers should create a simple checklist for their maintenance staff to follow.
Business
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

The Iran war has once again shown our drive for clean power is essential for our energy security so we can escape the grip of fossil fuel markets we don't control.
Environment
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Konvekta to present CO-based thermal management systems for electric buses at mobility move 2026 - Sustainable Bus

Heating, cooling, and battery temperature control are among the biggest energy consumers in electric buses today - and thus have a direct impact on range, availability, and operating costs.
Alternative transportation
Miscellaneous
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

This Compact Space Heater Pays its Users

Heatbit redirects heat from bitcoin mining into home heating while paying users and purifying air, addressing technology's hidden environmental impact.
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.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

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

We are making sure that we have renewable energy powering all of our datacentre footprint. We have 100% renewable power today that is powering all of Azure, and we're very proud to build that base and essentially stimulate renewable energy around the world and in the UK.
Environment
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Best Ways to Keep Outside Air Conditioning Unit Cool

Shading outdoor air-conditioner compressor units improves efficiency and cooling output by keeping surrounding air cooler, allowing condenser coils to dissipate heat more effectively.
#dust-mite-allergies
#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.
E-Commerce
fromArchitectural Digest
1 year ago

These Space Heaters Will Arrive Before the Imminent Winter Freeze

Amazon sells a wide range of space heaters—portable, infrared, and oil-filled—featuring eco modes, digital displays, remote controls, oscillation, and safety protections.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Thermal Memory: How Climate Shapes Architectural Heritage

Heritage is usually catalogued by what can be drawn, not by what changed temperature. In heat, buildings are learned first through skin, only later through sight. Generations learn, through their bodies, what works. Shade reduces glare and radiant heat. Air movement shifts perception by several degrees. Thick walls slow temperature swings.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Safety Guidelines for Handling Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers

These freezers operate under extreme thermal and electrical conditions. Exposure to subzero environments, high-powered compressors, and sensitive control systems creates risks that demand structured procedures. Facilities that rely on equipment like a freezer -40C, must apply disciplined handling standards to protect both staff and stored materials.
Public health
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

How HVAC Contractors Can Turn Service Data Into Marketing ROI

Using existing service data from current and past customers improves lead quality and marketing ROI more effectively than increasing ad spend.
#bitcoin-mining
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Air Fryers Vs Toaster Ovens: Which Appliance Uses The Most Electricity? - Tasting Table

In most cases, the air fryer uses less electricity than a toaster oven. Air fryers are typically rated between 1,200 and 1,800 watts, while toaster ovens can range from 1,200 up to 2,400 watts depending on size and features.
Cooking
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Food safety and compliance: How smart refrigeration protects your business - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Refrigeration is one of the most important elements of a successful food safety program, regardless of whether you run a retail operation, catering service or restaurant. Smart refrigeration technologies allow for greater protection against spoilage, reduced time spent monitoring refrigerators/freezers and the ability to provide inspections without the need for manual monitoring. Keep reading to find out how smart refrigeration technology works, and the ways in which it protects your business.
Food & drink
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

China is reportedly testing a new airborne wind turbine

Researchers in China have reportedly tested a new, gravity-defying wind turbine system that they say could generate power from the airspace above cities. The turbine is called the S2000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System, or SAWES. Held up by what is essentially a helium blimp, the machine reportedly generated 385 kilowatts of electricity from 2,000 meters (more than 6,500 feet) above the city of Yibin in China's province of Sichuan, according to a recent Euronews report.
Science
#liquid-cooling
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

3 Stocks Are Betting on Data Center Cooling. Here's Who's Best Positioned.

AI-driven server density and powerful GPUs create severe cooling needs, positioning data-center cooling suppliers, especially Modine, to benefit from hyperscaler infrastructure investments.
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.
#heat-pump-technology
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Do heat pumps work in cold weather?

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with refrigerants operating below minus 40°C and air-source models working reliably at minus 25°C, making them viable alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems even in harsh climates.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with air-source models operating reliably down to minus 25°C and ground-source systems providing even greater efficiency by accessing stable underground heat sources.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Do heat pumps work in cold weather?

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with refrigerants operating below minus 40°C and air-source models working reliably at minus 25°C, making them viable alternatives to fossil fuel heating systems even in harsh climates.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Heat pumps function effectively in extreme cold temperatures, with air-source models operating reliably down to minus 25°C and ground-source systems providing even greater efficiency by accessing stable underground heat sources.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

How I gave a super car the perfect storage climate with a special type of dehumidifier

This is a brilliant machine for use in a garage. Not only can you control the humidity of the space at the touch of a button on your phone, it can be wall-mounted out of the way, and can handle cooler temperatures as well as looking the part - even beside a fancy super car
Remodel
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

A Water Heater That Doubles as a Data Center - and Cuts Your Energy Bill - Yanko Design

Superheat H1 replaces traditional heating elements with processors that simultaneously compute and heat water, using a single electricity input twice to reduce hot water energy consumption by up to 80 percent.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Are 'advanced electromagnetic' de-icing devices for your car legit? I took one apart to find out

Sometimes I'm rather impressed by the ingenuity of those in the business of making scammy gadgets. Over the years, I've examined a wide range of products, from scam devices that claim to save you money on your power bill to a high-power USB charger filled with an unusual goo-like substance. Also: Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Do these cheap car de-icing gadgets actually work? My verdict after testing one in the winter cold

Electromagnetic 'antifreeze' device failed to remove frost; it contained only a small circuit, battery, solar panel, LED and misleading marketing claims.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

I Love My Dehumidifier and Will Never Go Back to the Damp

You should buy a dehumidifier. It will almost certainly improve your home environment. Pulling moisture from the air helps banish condensation and mold, making it cheaper and easier to regulate the temperature in your house or apartment. There's a reason the chatter about dehumidifiers has grown so loud and sales are soaring; it's because they work. Whether you've seen a persuasive Reddit thread, a life hack on TikTok, or an expert guide to the best dehumidifiers, the hype is real.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

6 tech-infused items under $30 to keep you warm this winter

February is here. The "New Year, New Me" energy has officially worn off, replaced by a much more realistic "New Year, Same Me, But Freezing" thanks to a very disrespectful wind chill a heating bill that's starting to look like a phone number.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 year ago

The best winter tech for 2026 to help get you through the coldest months

Nekteck Shiatsu heated foot massager warms feet and boosts circulation with strong air-and-roller kneading, relieving fatigue but possibly too intense for larger or sensitive feet.
fromBest Products
2 months ago

Our Favorite Humidifiers to Turn Your Home Office Into the Best Remote Destination

The purpose of a humidifier is to increase and regulate the indoor air's moisture level. How this works is different depending on the season and temperature both inside and outside. Overall, though, a humidifier helps maintain a comfortable, healthy, and optimal humidity range of 30 to 50%. To create this environment, most humidifiers use water vapor or steam to help combat dryness caused by heating systems or harsh climates (which often happen indoors during winter).
Environment
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Intriguing New Machine Turns Air Into Gasoline You Can Put Straight Into Your Car

A New York startup captures ambient CO2 and converts it via electrolysis and synthesis into motor-grade gasoline, but production is minimal and the process is energy-inefficient.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The heating mistakes inflating your energy bills by hundreds - and what to do instead

Neglecting radiator maintenance and common central heating mistakes can add hundreds of pounds to annual energy bills.
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