General Motors is developing large-scale sodium-ion battery technology for data centers and power grids, combining this with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications to transition into an energy solutions provider.
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The Seattle City Council is set to vote on a one-year moratorium on new data centers, with support from tech employees concerned about the impact on urban infrastructure and power.
Jessy··2 min read
In response to the power crisis triggered by data centers and AI computing, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are becoming an essential solution for grid resilience by integrating distributed energy resources.
Kenji··2 min read
Waymo partners with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose retired robotaxi batteries into grid-level energy storage systems, promoting sustainable infrastructure.
Kenji··2 min read
Rising energy consumption in data centers has triggered public and employee protests. Tech giants are responding by testing innovative solutions like virtual power plants to navigate energy constraints and regulatory pressure.
Jessy··2 min read
In response to criticism over environmental impact, Google has unveiled five new commitments to minimize data center water consumption, including advanced cooling tech, water recycling, and local replenishment initiatives.
Jason··2 min read
Greenpeace plans to sue JBS over its lack of transparency regarding a new major industrial beef operation in Nigeria, highlighting the growing international scrutiny on corporate ESG compliance and environmental due diligence.
Jessy··2 min read
AMD is pivoting at Computex 2026, announcing extended support for its AM5 platform and re-releasing popular legacy hardware, prioritizing longevity and consumer value.
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The Silicon Valley obsession with performance enhancement and the Enhanced Games, contrasted with the 2026 World Cup’s climate and sustainability challenges, highlights the paradoxical role of tech as both an enhancer and a remedial tool in sports.
Kenji··2 min read
Researchers have developed a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective process for extracting lithium from rock, a development that could significantly impact the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.
Jasmine··2 min read
A new research framework proposes an 'Eco-Civilization Paradigm,' warning that Earth's energy imbalance trajectory could breach the 1.5°C threshold within 6.5 years without systemic structural changes.
Kenji··2 min read
The USDA has extended its loan freeze on biogas energy projects due to high delinquency rates and financial losses. This highlights the technical and economic challenges green energy projects face in commercialization, prompting policymakers to re-evaluate federal credit subsidy and regulatory frameworks.
Jessy··2 min read
Gaza is turning war rubble into interlocking building bricks to bypass material blockades, demonstrating innovative resilience and a circular approach to humanitarian reconstruction.
Kenji··2 min read
A Gallup survey shows that 70 percent of Americans oppose local AI data center construction, with many finding these facilities more objectionable than nuclear plants, posing a threat to future AI infrastructure expansion.
Jessy··2 min read
Fervo Energy’s shares soared 33% on its IPO debut, underscoring strong investor demand for stable, sustainable geothermal energy solutions tailored to meet the power-hungry needs of AI data centers.
Jasmine··2 min read
AI efficiency gains have prompted massive layoffs at firms like Cloudflare, while enterprises struggle with low 5% GPU utilization despite a $401 billion investment in infrastructure, all while straining national power grids.
Kenji··2 min read
Soaring demand for AI-specific chips has forced TSMC to rapidly integrate wind power as Taiwan grapples with systemic energy supply constraints required to support high-intensity chip manufacturing.
Jason··2 min read
TSMC is accelerating the adoption of wind power to meet the immense energy demands of manufacturing AI chips, highlighting the challenges of balancing rapid technological growth with local power infrastructure limits in Taiwan.
Jason··2 min read
In response to surging AI chip demand and local energy constraints, TSMC is increasing its use of wind power to stabilize production and reduce its carbon footprint.
Jason··2 min read
Fervo Energy, an enhanced geothermal startup, is targeting a $6.5 billion valuation in an upcoming IPO, underscoring the market's demand for scalable, stable carbon-free energy.
Jasmine··2 min read
With a large number of lease agreements expiring, the supply of used electric vehicles is set to double between 2026 and 2027. This is expected to lower entry barriers and accelerate adoption, while posing challenges to charging infrastructure.
Jasmine··2 min read
Nuclear startup X-energy has successfully raised $1 billion in an upsized IPO, driven by growing investor interest in nuclear power as a sustainable energy solution for AI data centers.
Jasmine··1 min read
Tech giants are building natural gas-powered data centers to fuel AI expansion, raising climate concerns. While specific emission figures remain unverified, the industry's energy demand is becoming a major environmental policy issue.
Kenji··2 min read
Tech giants' reliance on gas-powered data centers is under scrutiny, with reports indicating massive potential greenhouse gas emissions that face increasingly strict environmental regulations.
Jessy··2 min read
Japan has discovered a massive rare earth deposit 6,000 meters under the Pacific Ocean, offering a strategic pathway toward reducing supply chain dependence on China.
Kenji··2 min read
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has announced that data centers must now disclose detailed energy usage information. This move aims to mitigate grid strain caused by AI growth and enhance national energy security.
Jessy··2 min read
As the AI boom drives unprecedented demand for electricity, the US EIA is planning mandatory energy usage assessments for data centers. With European power grids also under extreme pressure, data centers are increasingly being treated as regulated industrial utilities, forcing a focus on efficiency and sustainability.
Jessy··2 min read
Despite a slump in the new electric vehicle market, used EV sales are seeing a significant spike. This trend is driven by cost-conscious consumers navigating volatile fuel prices, as the used market provides a more accessible entry point into electric mobility.
Jasmine··2 min read
Tech giants are building on-site natural gas plants to power AI data centers, facing regulatory hurdles from FERC/NEPA and project delays due to trade tariffs, complicating their energy strategies.
Jessy··2 min read
ThinkLabs AI closes $28 million Series A round to deploy GPU-accelerated AI models for power grid simulation and optimization, aiming to solve the energy bottlenecks created by AI expansion.
Jason··2 min read
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a laser-based process to seal paper packaging without the use of glue, drastically improving the recyclability and quality of the resulting material.
Kenji··2 min read
Massive electricity demand from AI data centers is putting severe strain on European power grids. The EU is enforcing stricter regulations like the Energy Efficiency Directive and the AI Act, forcing tech firms to balance computing growth with energy stability.
Kenji··2 min read
The semiconductor industry is shifting to glass substrates, with Absolics planning commercial production to power next-gen AI chips. Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, its most modular laptop yet, while Intel launched its fastest gaming processors. Research from 2026 highlights that 'continuous batching' software combined with these hardware gains can boost efficiency by 20%.
Jason··2 min read