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"Carbon storage could curb more than 90% of AI data center emissions, study finds"
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology

Carbon storage could curb more than 90% of AI data center emissions, study finds
As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for computing power across the U.S., a new study co-authored by Hon Chung Lau, adjunct professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University and founder of Low Carbon Energies LLC, has found that carbon capture and storage could play a major role in limiting the climate impact of data centers.

I agree. Good read.
"I unapologetically think a bias in favor of boring #technology is a good thing, but it’s not the only factor that needs to be considered. Technology choices don’t happen in isolation. They have a scope that touches your entire team, organization, and the system that emerges from the sum total of your choices.
Adding technology to your company comes with a…

Choose Boring Technology

@… wrote a great article on "Dangerous #Technology For Americans Only" https://lucumr.p…

"Greece launches nanosatellite system to catch wildfires early"
#Greece #Wildfires #Technology

Greece launches nanosatellite system to catch wildfires early | The Optimist Daily
Greece has deployed four nanosatellites that detect wildfires as small as four meters across, sending AI-powered alerts to firefighters in real time.

Current #LLM-driven degradation of software seems to follow an eternal pattern of humans and #technology, where the former seek the latter as a shortcut through reality and experience any resistance and complexity as loss and insult. In my publications I’ve called this “prelapsarian programming” bc it betray…

"Amazon owns up to using 2.5bn gallons of H2O in its bit barns last year"
#Amazon #Technology #DataCentre

Amazon owns up to using 2.5bn gallons of H2O in its bit barns last year
The West's biggest online shopping mall comes clean about its datacenter water usage

"Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise"
#Scotland #Technology #AI

Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise
Exclusive: Government and developers privately acknowledged Lanarkshire datacentre site had power provision ‘issue’

This "mini web tool" site has tools tech people tend to frequently use. I like that the "Image to text" tool lets us just paste image from clipboard; and not have to load from a file. And text extraction happens entirely in the browser. 👍👍
#tools #technology

"Illegal e-waste trade turns Bangladesh into net importer"
#Bangladesh #Technology #EWaste

Illegal e-waste trade turns Bangladesh into net importer
In Bangladesh, poor oversight of unlawful cross-border trade in hazardous electronic waste continues, turning the country into a net importer of electronic waste. The country has rules to control e-waste. It is also a party to the Basel Convention and has introduced its own laws, like the Hazardous Waste (E-waste) Management Rules (2021). However, enforcement […]

"World’s first wind-powered underwater datacentre starts operating in China"
#China #Technology #Datacentre

"Brick Lane is one of the UK’s hottest places. Now a data centre could make it worse"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Technology

Brick Lane is one of the UK’s hottest places. Now a data centre could make it worse
Government approved redevelopment plans for the popular east London street despite local opposition. Residents already struggle with extreme heat and water access.

"Homes need more renewable energy tech – here’s how to make sure retrofits avoid creating e‑waste"
#Energy #Renewables #Technology

Homes need more renewable energy tech – here’s how to make sure retrofits avoid creating e-waste
Retrofit solutions need to prioritise the use of renewable, sustainable materials that minimise the consequences of resource consumption and pollution.

"M&S invests in fridges that can cope with weather as hot as 45C"
#Fridges #Technology
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M&S invests in fridges that can cope with weather as hot as 45C
Retailer admits it struggled in June heatwave and also had to order more ice-cream to keep pace with demand

A school in India likes to register a .edu.in domain (2nd level edu) and like to find a registrar. I already tried Hostinger and they don't do it.
How do I find which registrars support .edu.in?
Please #help with comments, boosts,... 💭 🔄️ 🙏
Solved: ERNET seems to (be the only registrar to) support .edu.in (2nd level edu)
#technology #webdev #domainRegistration #education #India

"Google’s $15bn India data centre project faces water and environmental challenges"
#Google #India #Technology

Google’s $15bn India data centre project faces water and environmental challenges
Google’s planned $15bn data centre hub in Andhra Pradesh, India, is facing growing opposition from environmental activists over water use and its proximity to wildlife habitat, even as construction at the site moves ahead.

"Germany’s cleantech rollout behind schedule for 2030 goals"
#Germany #Technology
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Germany’s cleantech rollout behind schedule for 2030 goals
New research has highlighted that rollouts of renewables, heat pumps and electric vehicles (EVs) are progressing in Germany, but are still below the required rates to reach 2030 climate goals.

"Microsoft emissions rise by 25% amidst AI data centre expansion"
#Microsoft #Emissions #Technology #AI

Microsoft emissions rise by 25% amidst AI data centre expansion
Microsoft has reported that its total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by 25% last year, driven primarily by the expansion of data centres and infrastructure required to support artificial intelligence (AI) services.

"Virgin Media O2 launches interactive pilot to encourage tech reuse"
#Technology
https://www.edie.net/virgin-media-o2-launches-interactiv…

Virgin Media O2 launches interactive pilot to encourage tech reuse
Virgin Media O2 is piloting the ‘O2 Tech Refab Lab’ at its flagship Westfield Stratford City store, featuring discovery zones where customers can learn how devices can receive a second life.

"Data centers may emit 57% more CO₂ than expected in 2025, study finds"
#Emissions #Technology
https://tec…

Data centers may emit 57% more CO₂ than expected in 2025, study finds
Data centers, whose expansion is being fueled dramatically by the artificial intelligence boom, have a far bigger carbon footprint than previously estimated, a study said Tuesday.

"The AI boom has a dirty energy problem"
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology

The AI boom has a dirty energy problem
Soaring electricity demand from data centers may lead U.S. utilities to invest more in coal and gas plants.

"‘Slough is like an experiment’: Europe’s largest datacentre hub leaves town sweltering"
#Europe #DataCentres #Technology

‘Slough is like an experiment’: Europe’s largest datacentre hub leaves town sweltering
Emerging research suggests datacentres create a heat island effect, pushing up temperatures in the immediate vicinity by as much as 9C

Sure buddy. I'll wait for up to *30 minutes* for this *digital payment* to complete. 🙄
#sarcasm #technology #payments

"Datacentres are growing target of global climate-related legal cases, report finds"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Technology

Datacentres facing increase in global climate-related legal cases, report finds
LSE analysis highlights litigation linked to energy sources, water consumption and air pollution

"Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet"
#Technology #EWaste
https://thecon…

Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet
An estimated 8 million handheld fans will be purchased in the UK in 2026. Many will end up as discarded electrical waste.

"Anthropic tops OpenAI to become the world’s most valuable AI start-up after fund-raising that put its value at $900 billion"
Tell me again what a unicorn is. 🦄
#NYT #Anthropic #business #technology #AI #unicorn

Computers from/with:
- Apple for those who don't value their money. 💰
- Linux for those who don't value their time. ⌛
- Google for those who don't value their privacy. 🔏
- Windows for those who don't value all three. 💰⌛🔏
Nailed it. 💯
#technology #computers #GoogleBook #review

"Google reports 18% rise in total emissions amidst AI expansion"
#Google #Technology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Google reports 18% rise in total emissions amidst AI expansion
Google has published its annual environmental report, unveiling that its absolute emissions across all scopes rose by 18% last year as it continued to expand the deployment of energy-intensive artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

"Data centre boom drove Amazon’s emissions up 16% in 2025"
#Amazon #Technology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Data centre boom drove Amazon’s emissions up 16% in 2025
According to its latest sustainability report, Amazon's absolute emissions across all scopes rose 16% in 2025, following a 6% increase the year before. The rise was largely driven by building and data centre construction.

"Cambridge University Satellite AI Model Protects Hedgehogs"
#Hedgehogs #Animals #Technology #AI

Cambridge University Satellite AI Model Protects Hedgehogs
Researchers use University of Cambridge AI model based on detailed satellite images to identify dangers to hedgehog habitats

Awesome UX on Bluesky. 😏
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#UX #Bluesky #technology #socialMedia

"AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk"
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Birs #Technology

Al-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk
Experts warn increase in enhanced photos on birding platforms creating fake sightings, threatening credibility of tool used by scientists