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Geothermal Energy Could Supply Power for Almost All New Data Centers by 2030

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As AI and cloud providers accelerate data center construction, a power shortage looms. However, a new report suggests that the solution could lie underground. According to an analysis by the Rhodium Group, advanced geothermal power could meet nearly two-thirds of new data center energy demand by 2030. This expansion would increase U.S. geothermal capacity from […]

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Largest Automated Port Set to Handle 65 Million Containers Annually

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Singapore’s ambitious project to develop the world’s largest automated port is progressing well. The Tuas mega port has already processed 10 million containers since its operations began in September 2022. By the 2040s, once its four-phase development is complete, the port will handle an impressive 65 million containers each year. Reaching the 10-million mark is

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Cambium is Developing an AI System Designed to Convert Waste Wood Into Functional Lumber

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Across cities and suburbs in America, a common scene unfolds: trees are cut down and shredded instead of being repurposed into lumber. For Ben Christensen, this waste never sat right. Growing up in New Mexico surrounded by towering pines—and with a family deeply rooted in the timber industry, including his carpenter father—he developed a strong

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Recycled Wind Turbine Blades Turned into Asphalt for New Roads

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Wind turbines provide an excellent source of clean energy, but disposing of them when they are decommissioned presents a major challenge. Researchers in China have discovered a practical method to recycle discarded turbine blades, using them to create durable roads. This technique could be particularly useful as the number of wind turbines grows and more

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Scented Products Cause indoor Air Pollution on Par With Car Exhaust

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Using scented products indoors alters the air chemistry, generating as much pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers warn that breathing in these tiny particles could have serious health consequences. Indoor Air Pollution from Common Household Items When you hear or think about “air pollution,” you likely associate it with

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Yellowstone’s Hot Springs May Reveal Clues About Earth’s Early Oxygen Use

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Recent research from Montana State University suggests that microbial life in Yellowstone’s Lower Geyser Basin could provide insight into the evolution of how life adapted to use oxygen. The microorganisms living in the Octopus and Conch Springs thrive in kelp-like, gelatinous structures known as “streamers,” which move rapidly in the superheated waters around 88°C (190°F).

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Bacteria Feed on Toxic and Persistent PFAS Chemicals

Environmental Science /

The so-called “forever chemicals” (PFAS) are increasingly present in the environment, food, drinking water, and even our bodies. However, researchers may have found a new solution to this problem: a bacterium capable of consuming these compounds and their toxic byproducts. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been widely used for decades due to their water-repellent

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Enigmatic Blue Tree Rings Uncover History’s Harshest Summers

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A simple blue stain may unlock trees’ memories of cold summers and volcanic winters, offering scientists a precise new tool to reconstruct ancient climates through timber anatomy. By combining the biological stains safranin and astra blue, researchers can highlight areas with low lignin, a compound that strengthens plant cell walls. When trees and shrubs experience

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Claim That ‘2-Degree Target Is Dead’ Sparks Debate on Climate Scenarios

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Keeping global warming under 2°C—the fallback goal of the Paris Agreement—is now “impossible,” according to a controversial new study by prominent climatologist James Hansen and his team. Published in Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development, the paper argues that Earth’s climate is more sensitive to greenhouse gas emissions than previously thought. Adding to the

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The Ocean’s Surface Is Heating Up Over Four Times Faster Than in the 1980s

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The sharp rise in global temperatures since 2023 has fueled relentless disasters worldwide, from the still-burning LA fires to the deadly Valencia floods, leaving scientists scrambling for answers. New ocean data suggests a key culprit: an alarming acceleration in sea surface warming. A study from the University of Reading reveals that the ocean’s surface is

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