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Environment
fromArs Technica
19 hours ago

Greenhouse gases from data center boom could outpace entire nations

New gas projects for data centers in the US may emit more greenhouse gases than Morocco in 2024.
#solar-energy
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
14 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE | Mamdani administration powers forward with solar panel push in NYC schools | amNewYork

New York City completes 130 solar panel installations in public schools, aiming for a sustainable future and increased renewable energy capacity.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
14 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE | Mamdani administration powers forward with solar panel push in NYC schools | amNewYork

New York City completes 130 solar panel installations in public schools, aiming for a sustainable future and increased renewable energy capacity.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
#climate-change
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Amid fuel crisis, a bold move to leave oil and gas behind

Cristian Retamal hopes the Colombia conference will initiate a global movement to transition away from fossil fuels and reduce dependence on them.
Environment
fromJezebel
1 day ago

The 'Age of Electricity' Brings Good Climate Change News for Once

The world is entering the Age of Electricity, with significant advancements in renewable energy despite ongoing climate challenges.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Burning wood for power worse for climate than gas equivalent, report finds

Burning wood for power generation can be more harmful to the climate than burning gas, even with carbon capture.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
19 hours ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
#ai
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

AI Demand Is Forcing a Rethink of Data Center Power, Cooling

AI's rapid growth is challenging data center infrastructure, necessitating rethinking of power, cooling, and construction strategies.
London startup
fromTheregister
4 days 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.
London startup
fromTheregister
3 days 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.
Boston
fromSFGATE
18 hours ago

Boston Council Proposes Eliminating Residential Parking Minimums Citywide

Ending residential parking minimums in Boston could increase housing viability and reshape urban development.
fromState of the Planet
17 hours ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
#congestion-pricing
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Earth Day gift: Congestion pricing tolls to help fund truck fleet makeover in NYC

Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Earth Day gift: Congestion pricing tolls to help fund truck fleet makeover in NYC

Congestion pricing tolls will fund the replacement of older diesel trucks with cleaner vehicles in NYC, improving air quality and reducing emissions.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
18 hours ago

NYC Rooftops Redefined: The Future of Urban Solar

Rooftop solar systems in New York City are uniquely designed to fit diverse architectural styles and historical requirements.
fromThesanjoseblog
18 hours ago

Arena Green Park Receives Major Makeover Next to SAP Center

The city directed $1.1 million into the project while the San Jose Sharks contributed $200,000 to help activate this key green space and strengthen connections across downtown neighborhoods.
San Jose Sharks
fromSnowBrains
23 hours ago

Former Aspen, CO, Employees Are Burning Fossil Fuels In The Name Of Sustainability - SnowBrains

Methane is a much more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and has contributed as much as 30% of the current warming of the planet.
Snowboarding
fromBig Think
1 day ago

Why AI data centers might lower electricity prices - not raise them

"These are mega-rich people who are not here to do charitable things. They don't love Joliet. I'm here because I love Joliet, and I don't want to see my utilities go up."
Silicon Valley real estate
#clean-energy
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days 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.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

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

New homes in England will require solar panels and heat pumps by 2028, promoting clean energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days 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.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

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

New homes in England will require solar panels and heat pumps by 2028, promoting clean energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Merz: Climate protection must not hold economy back

Climate protection policies must support economic growth and innovation, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Renovation
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How a Rhode Island apartment building for seniors installed 277 heat pumps in just 12 days

Carroll Tower retrofitted with 277 heat pumps, reducing energy costs and emissions significantly.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days 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
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 days ago

Sustainability charity Gallery Climate Coalition launches new consultancy to support climate action

"The idea for a dedicated consultancy arm actually predates GCC's launch in 2020. Right from the beginning, it was clear that while shared standards, tools and advocacy are essential, many organisations would require hands-on, tailored support to implement meaningful change."
Arts
#energy-efficiency
Digital life
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The carbon cost of our clicks

The digital ecosystem significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with each user generating 229 kilograms of CO2 annually.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

The government plans to weaken the link between electricity and gas prices to protect consumers from energy shocks.
East Bay food
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting

Richmond Buzz expands with dedicated webpage and highlights local events including Balboa Theater's 100th anniversary and upcoming music shows.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Explore SF's Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)

Free tours of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant are available from May to October.
Mental health
fromMail Online
11 years ago

The invention that provides Pacific sunshine in Britain

Real Sunlight clinics offer artificial sunshine to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which affects 2 million Britons, especially women.
#data-centers
fromTruthout
4 days ago
Online Community Development

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

fromWIRED
1 day ago
Environment

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks 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
3 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.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
4 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.
Environment
fromWIRED
1 day ago

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

Natural gas projects for data centers linked to major tech companies could emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually.
Data science
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks 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
3 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.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'This could be groundbreaking for Ireland Inc and the midlands' - New research reveals transformative potential of 'energy parks'

Bord na Móna is set to transform state-owned bogland into energy-parks combining windfarms, data centres, and manufacturing facilities.
#california
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Smart Home Gadgets to Amp Up Your Curb Appeal

Smart home products like birdhouses and outdoor lights enhance both functionality and aesthetics in residential spaces.
Environment
fromBig Think
1 day ago

The power grid is breaking. Can it fix itself?

A deliberate power outage affected 50,000 people in Colorado due to high winds, highlighting vulnerabilities in America's power grid.
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Thousands More NYCHA Apartments to Get Heat Pumps and Electric Stoves, As Mamdani Sets New Sustainability Targets

Mayor Mamdani commits to sustainable upgrades in NYCHA housing, including energy-efficient systems and electric vehicle charging over the next five years.
Brooklyn
fromamNewYork
17 hours ago

MTA touts IBX light-rail environmental benefits for Brooklyn and Queens; major public outreach planned

The MTA is engaging the public for the IBX light rail project, aiming to reduce vehicle miles and greenhouse gas emissions in Brooklyn and Queens.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

The Number Of Electric Snowcats Is Growing, But Can They Replace Diesel Snowcats? - SnowBrains

Prinoth unveiled the fully electric Leitwolf E-Motion snowcat, enhancing the fleet of electric snowcats for ski areas to reduce diesel use.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Almost half of EU's busiest flight routes are hard or impossible' to book on trains report

Europe's train ticket booking system hinders efforts to reduce reliance on polluting flights, making sustainable travel difficult for many routes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
Science
fromEngadget
5 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.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 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.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 days ago

Why Planes Flying Like Geese Could Cut Back on Aviation Emissions

The unmistakable V-formation geese adopt in flight is more than a cool aerial trick. The entire flock benefits from upward air flowing off the lead bird's wings, whose fellow fliers then get to save energy, especially on long journeys.
Alternative transportation
#heat-pumps
Remodel
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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.
Remodel
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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
fromEngadget
15 hours ago

Apple, Amazon join push for looser greenhouse emissions reporting

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is considering stricter emissions reporting rules, facing pushback from major tech companies advocating for optional guidelines.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

A new German-Polish project shows how cities can be heated without fossil fuels

Local leadership and cross-border collaboration in Görlitz and Zgorzelec aim to deliver cleaner, affordable heat and enhance energy security.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind

Toilet flushing methods in the US and Europe differ significantly, impacting water conservation efforts amid increasing water scarcity concerns.
#sustainability
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture can no longer be conceived as an isolated object, detached from the technical networks that sustain contemporary life. This condition calls for new readings and approaches.
Design
Environment
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Plug-in solar is coming. Here's how much you could save on electric bills

Plug-in solar panels offer a DIY solution to reduce electric bills, especially for renters and homeowners without traditional roof access.
#datacenters
Environment
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Datacenter boom keeps dirty coal plants alive in the US

Datacenter growth in the US is delaying coal plant retirements, worsening air pollution and hindering the transition to cleaner energy sources.
fromTheregister
3 weeks 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.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Datacenter boom keeps dirty coal plants alive in the US

Datacenter growth in the US is delaying coal plant retirements, worsening air pollution and hindering the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Environment
fromTheregister
3 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
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Climate risk threatens REIT revenue, First Street report finds

Severe weather events could lead to significant revenue losses for REITs, with many facing over 20% declines in extreme scenarios.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Aditya Lolla, managing director of Ember, stated: 'We have firmly entered the era of clean growth. Clean energy is now scaling fast enough to absorb rising global electricity demand, keeping fossil generation flat before its inevitable decline.'
Environment
fromFortune
3 days 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
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
Environment
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are - And How To Cool Them Down - Streetsblog USA

A new tool helps cities identify and cool their hottest streets during heat waves to improve thermal comfort and encourage sustainable transportation.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks 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
fromFortune
3 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.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Data Center Boom Is Fueling an Expansion of Natural Gas Projects

Rapid expansion of AI data centers is driving deployment of natural-gas turbines, risking a substantial increase in fossil-fuel emissions and negative climate consequences.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Subzero temperatures don't pose a problem for heat pumps. The refrigerants used in the heat exchanger, which transfers heat from outside a building to inside, have an extremely low boiling point below minus 40 C. That means even when it's very cold, a heat pump can absorb ambient heat from the outside air and use it to warm a building.
Environment
Environment
fromianVisits
2 months ago

New heat network plans to tap the Thames to warm London's South Bank

The Waterloo and South Bank Heat Network will draw low‑carbon heat from the River Thames to heat buildings, backed by Hemiko and government funding.
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