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Nvidia announces liquid cooling system that runs ‘hotter than a hot tub’ — promises to reduce electricity consumption and cut water use by up to 100%, but sustainability challenges remain

This system raises the base coolant temperature to 113 degrees F (45 degrees C) to save on electricity costs and reduce water consumption to basically zero.

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Johannesburg has taken a big new loan to help fix its electricity problems, but the results will take time

Just over a third (38%) of the residents of South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg, reported being satisfied with their electricity services in a survey conducted in 2023/2024. This was down from 77% in 2017/18. The decline reflected years of citizen concerns about the service. In 2026 the auditor general noted…

The Conversation

'No more hidden costs': UN chief demands AI firms 'come clean' over environmental footprint

A UN study found that data centres consumed more electricity than all but 10 countries in 2025.

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Every step counts: How Japan is turning millions of footsteps into clean electricity

Every day, millions of people walk through Tokyo's train stations without thinking twice about where they're going, let alone the energy their steps are wasting. Japan, however, has been thinking about exactly that. The country has been quietly experimenting with a technology that captures the kinetic energy produced when a…

The Times of India

AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon, water and land used to power their systems

The Independent UK

Europe’s heatwave could trigger blackouts. Which countries are most exposed?

“Record-shattering temperatures are feeding demand for air conditioning and driving surges in demand for electricity.”

Euronews

Britain to have surplus of energy for winter despite Iran war, forecasts show

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) nonetheless cautioned over ‘tight days’ during potential cold snaps this winter.

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Iran war could affect UK energy supply over winter months as warning issued over ‘tight days’

Gas prices for winter are more volatile than in recent years following the conflict in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Chevron to Fuel Massive Microsoft Data Center in Texas With Natural Gas in 20-Year AI Power Deal

Chevron has announced a landmark agreement with technology titan Microsoft to supply natural gas-fired electricity to a massive artificial intelligence data center campus in West Texas.

International Business Times

These World Cup cities will spend the most on power bills to host matches

Some World Cup matches are racking up electricity bills of more than $19,000

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Climb as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Monday closed up +0.020 (+0.62%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 3-week nearest-futures high on Monday and settled higher as forecasts for hotter US weather indicate higher nat-gas demand for gas-fired electricity. Forecasts of warmer-than-normal US weather are supportive of nat-gas prices, as warmer...

Barchart

Data center protests have become a national sport, despite only 8% of opponents actually living near one

Data center opposition—and the AI backlash in general—is more about anxiety towards the future than experience in the present.

Fortune

Almost 80% of data centers constructed in natural disaster zones – data centers are fueling and succumbing to climate risks

Data centers are already under fire for water and electricity consumption – now, they're facing the effects of climate change.

TechRadar

5 Stocks Solving the AI Power Crisis

AI data centers are straining the U.S. power grid, putting Vertiv, GE Vernova, Eaton, Bloom Energy, and Constellation Energy at the center of a major investment theme.

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The Independent UK

Octopus Energy takes on Tesla with batteries for your home

UK’s largest energy supplier launches its own Nook battery range as more households look to solar power and stored electricity to protect themselves from unpredictable bills

Barchart

Nvidia Could Soon Start Paying Your Monthly Electric Bill. Here’s the Catch.

AI data centers take up huge amounts of space, electricity, and water. Nvidia's latest partnership could mitigate all of these problems by sticking a tiny data center in your house instead.

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74 Electronics Fails That Would Make You Want To Treat The IT Guy With A Little More Respect

People go out of their way to warn kids about the dangers of electricity. Yet, when it comes to their own safety, the rulebook goes out the window. These electricity fails go far beyond a slight IT headache that can be fixed by 'turning it off and on again.' Read…

The Economic Times

India's core sector output slows to 0.5% in May as against 1.8% in April

India's core industrial output saw a significant slowdown in May 2026, registering a mere 0.5% growth compared to the previous year, a dip from April's 1.8%. While steel, cement, and electricity production showed positive momentum, the overall performance of the eight key sectors, including coal and refinery products, indicates a…

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10 largest man-made lakes in Canada: La Grande-3 Reservoir, Lac Seul, Williston Lake and more

Canada is often described through its natural lakes, rivers and vast northern landscapes. Yet some of the country's largest bodies of water were created not by glaciers or geological forces, but by engineering projects designed to store water and generate electricity. Over the past century, major hydroelectric developments transformed valleys,…

The Independent UK

Could a home battery cut your bills even without solar panels?

The savings depend on your tariff, usage and upfront costs

The Economic Times

China's push for green power use in AI projects faces hurdles, experts say

Ensuring reliable electricity for AI-focused data centres has become a strategic priority, underscored in China's 2026 government work report released earlier this year, which pledged stronger integration between computing infrastructure and power supply ‌networks.

The Independent UK

Heat pumps can also cool your home – here’s what to know during the UK heatwave

Mostly discussed as a low-carbon alternative to a gas boiler, here’s what heat pumps can and can’t do during warm weather

Homes & Gardens

The 5 Appliances to Unplug During a Heatwave to Keep Your Home Cooler and Lower Your Energy Bills

The everyday appliances that can add unnecessary heat to your home during a heatwave, and why unplugging them could help keep your space cooler and cut energy waste

Bangkok Post

Firms organise for digital tech shift

Thailand's energy companies are moving aggressively into the digital technology tier, positioning themselves as key players in the country's emerging data centre and semiconductor industries.

Bangkok Post

300 crypto machines seized

More than 300 cryptocurrency mining machines were seized during raids on illegal Bitcoin mining operations across five northeastern provinces, with total losses estimated at over 40 million baht.

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