Environment
Community raises water concerns over world’s largest AI data center in Texas
Community raises water concerns over world’s largest AI data center in Texas Fermi America and Texas Tech are collaborating to build the world’s largest AI data center in the Texas Panhandle. The project aims to establish a massive hub for artificial intelligence research and development. Concerns have been raised by the local community about the […]
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Biosphere 2’s latest mission: Learning how life first emerged on Earth – and how to make barren worlds habitable
Biosphere 2’s latest mission: Learning how life first emerged on Earth – and how to make barren worlds habitable Biosphere 2, a research facility near Tucson, Arizona, is now being used to study how life transforms landscapes and makes barren worlds habitable. The facility’s Landscape Evolution Observatory is an ideal location for studying primary succession, […]
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A Great Lakes oil pipeline faces 3 controversies with no speedy resolutions
A Great Lakes oil pipeline faces 3 controversies with no speedy resolutions The Great Lakes oil pipeline, Line 5, faces three controversies with no speedy resolutions, including concerns over its safety, environmental impact, and Indigenous rights. The pipeline, operated by Enbridge, carries petroleum products from western Canada to refineries in eastern Canada and traverses the […]
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Air quality analysis reveals minimal changes after xAI data center opens in pollution-burdened Memphis neighborhood
Air quality analysis reveals minimal changes after xAI data center opens in pollution-burdened Memphis neighborhood Air quality analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Memphis found that the opening of an xAI data center in a pollution-burdened neighborhood in southwest Memphis, Tennessee, had minimal impact on air pollution levels. The study used computer modeling […]
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Where does your glass come from?
Where does your glass come from? The glass used in high-end architecture, such as Apple’s flagship stores, comes from limited sources around the world, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Australia, due to its high purity requirements. The production of low-iron glass, which is prized for its colorlessness, has a significant environmental impact, including energy consumption, greenhouse […]
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The surprising recovery of once-rare birds
The surprising recovery of once-rare birds Many bird species that were once rare or extinct have made a surprising recovery in recent decades, thanks to conservation efforts and changes in human behavior. The recovery of species such as the merlin, pileated woodpecker, sandhill crane, and others is attributed to habitat protection and restoration, reduced pesticide […]
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Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem
Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem. In fact, increasing logging without proper thinning and oversight could even exacerbate the issue. The western United States is facing another destructive wildfire season, with […]
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Jeni Morrison Continues a Family Legacy of Service at NASA
Jeni Morrison Continues a Family Legacy of Service at NASA Jeni Morrison continues her family’s legacy of service at NASA, having spent over 15 years working at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Morrison serves as an Environmental Programs manager, overseeing regulatory compliance for cultural and natural resources, stormwater and drinking water programs, and the […]
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Computer chips, with a side of forever chemicals
Computer chips, with a side of forever chemicals Forever chemicals have been used by manufacturers since the 1940s to make products resistant to water, stains, and heat. The use of forever chemicals has led to environmental concerns, including contamination of soil, air, and water. Common products that contain forever chemicals include food packaging, nonstick pans, […]
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5 forecasts early climate models got right – the evidence is all around you
5 forecasts early climate models got right – the evidence is all around you Early climate models made specific forecasts about global warming decades before those forecasts could be proved or disproved, and when the observations came in, the models were right. One particularly prescient and persistent climate modeler, Syukuro Manabe, who was awarded the […]
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