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Using AI has an environmental impact — here are 4 ways you can minimize it

Escalating use of tools like Gemini and ChatGPT saps more and more power. Experts offer some tips on how to consume less.

LiveScience · Aug 8

Drought and scorching heatwaves threaten Europe’s vision of a nuclear-powered future

IN DEPTH: Nuclear power offers Europe a reliable way of powering itself without laying waste to the planet. But hotter summers and a changing climate are interfering with how it works, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · Aug 8

Batteries can save Europe’s solar and wind power from being wasted. But are they a blackout risk?

A new report claims that the battery boom could trigger power outages, but experts say the risk is ‘tiny’.

Euronews · Aug 8

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Democracy versus AI data centres

Hardly a week goes by without news of another US town or city pushing back against a proposed AI data centre in its backyard. Residents worry about the rising electricity costs, excessive water consumption, noise pollution and other burdens their communities will have to shoulder to sustain these power-guzzling behemoths.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

Life in Cuba revolves around small bursts of electricity as blackouts last for days

Daily life for Cubans across the island has devolved into a complex web of crises, marking one of the most severe periods since the Cuban revolution

The Independent UK · Aug 7

CAG flags Rs 42 crore power subsidy to dormant consumers in Delhi, questions targeting of scheme

CAG flagged Delhi government's power subsidy scheme irregularities and questioned beneficiary targeting. Over Rs 42 crore was disbursed to dormant electricity connections with no consumption. The audit covered four financial years from 2019-20 to 2022-23. Subsidy expenditure rose significantly during this period, benefiting many consumers. The report recommended a transparent…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Cyprus energy minister: Meridiam's entry into Great Sea Interconnector is 'vote of confidence'

Nicosia's final decisions will be based on the findings of the European Investment Bank, which will also determine the final cost of the Greece–Cyprus power interconnection project, Michalis Damianos said.

Euronews · Aug 7

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A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricity

A Japanese designer has developed a technology that generates tiny amounts of electricity from everyday materials such as soil, water, food and construction waste.

Euronews · Aug 7

How much can plug-in solar panels really save you on your energy bills?

I looked into the numbers for you

T3 · Aug 7

Second day of rail disruption caused by power outage

Electricity cut out in the main control hub for north-west England’s railways.

Evening Standard · Aug 7

How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants

Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.

Euronews · Aug 7

The Data Center Boom Is Powering Utility Earnings. Here Is My Favorite Way to Play the Trend.

Utility companies are increasingly benefiting from the AI data center boom, and here is my favorite way to gain exposure to this investment theme.

Barchart · Aug 6

Asia needs deeper energy markets if it's going to achieve its AI ambitions

Energy security and computing power are becoming highly interdependent. Asia's supply of both is more fragile than its ambitions assume.

Fortune · Aug 6

'Over-Revving the Engine': AI's Volatile Power Demand Is Damaging the Data Centers Behind It

AI's unpredictable power demands are damaging data centres and straining power grids, leading to increased costs and infrastructure challenges. Solutions include software fixes and on-site power generation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

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Tom’s Hardware · Aug 6

After severe 76% electricity price hikes due to AI data centers, Virginia requires firms to pay for all dedicated upstream electrical infrastructure — state regulators crack down, governor says move will save civilians ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’

Virginia's public utility regulator now requires all data center projects to pay for the infrastructure needed to supply their power. This makes it one of the first states to convert the 'ratepayer protection pledge' into an actionable policy.

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Mapped: All the UK rail lines disrupted by major power outage

National Rail has confirmed the chaos is due to an electricity supply failure at one of its communications centres

The Independent UK · Aug 6

OpenAI hosted its first ever influencer trip — in nature. It went down as well as you’d expect

COMMENT : OpenAI, which owns ChatGPT, just hosted its first-ever brand trip in upstate New York. Its eco-friendly theme has backfired spectacularly, argues Ellie Muir

The Economic Times · Aug 6

From higher power bills to canceled trips: How extreme heat is reshaping daily life in the US

Americans report extreme heat significantly impacts daily life and finances. Electricity bills are rising, affecting nearly all households across the nation. Travel and family outdoor activities are also being curtailed due to rising temperatures. Scientists confirm heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense globally. Belief in climate change remains…

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest

Fortune · Aug 6

Michael Dell’s son built a $13B home battery business—and he’s going on 30 years old

Zach Dell is banking on a home electricity and battery rental business that offers backup power without buying an exorbitantly expensive system.

Barchart · Aug 5

Nat-Gas Prices Edge Higher on Warmer US Weather Forecasts

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) closed up +0.006 (+0.22%) on Wednesday. Nat-gas prices settled slightly higher on Wednesday amid forecasts for warmer US weather, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power an expected increase in air conditioning use. The Commodity Weather Group said on Wednesday that forecasts...

Reason · Aug 5

Socialist Hugo Chávez Destroyed Venezuela's Power Grid. Now the Regime Hopes Private Capital Will Rebuild It.

The regime is paying lip service to undoing a policy that caused incalculable human suffering but is hesitant to relinquish control.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Tenants to Pay Higher Electricity Bills Under New Law Forcing Cool Temperatures in Homes

Los Angeles County has approved a new law giving tenants in unincorporated areas a legal right to cooler homes, but many renters fear the cost will land squarely on their electricity bills.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

India's clean energy push must shift from capacity to adoption: Experts

India must now integrate its expanding clean energy capacity effectively. Experts highlight transmission and storage as key integration challenges. Significant solar electricity was curtailed due to grid constraints. The nation requires substantial energy storage for grid stability. Adoption, productive utilization, and policy alignment are now priorities.

Euronews · Aug 5

Solar power was Portugal's main source of electricity in July – a first for the country

Last month, renewable sources accounted for 53% of consumption, with solar providing 19% of that energy, followed by hydro, wind and biomass.

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