International Energy Agency
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Al Gore: AI's true risk lies in industry warnings, not data centers
Al Gore believes the primary risk associated with artificial intelligence is not the energy consumption of data centers, but rather the internal warnings from AI industry leaders about potential societal disruptions. Wh…
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China's green energy surplus tackled by AI, experts suggest · 2 sources tracked
China is experiencing a surplus of green energy infrastructure due to rapid installation of renewable capacity, which now exceeds market demand. Experts at the Fortune Leaders Forum proposed that artificial intelligence…
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Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after militia attack, fueling supply fears
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its critical East-West oil pipeline following an attack attributed to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. This closure, which could last several weeks, raises concerns about global en…
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War of 1812 parallels highlight economic self-harm in modern conflicts
The War of 1812 and a modern conflict with Iran are compared due to striking economic and political parallels. Both conflicts involved self-inflicted trade barriers that harmed the U.S. economy before military action be…
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Asia's AI data centers face backlash, prompting design rethink · 2 sources tracked
Data center development in Asia is facing increased scrutiny and delays due to an "AI backlash" concerning resource consumption and safety. Thailand has suspended numerous data center projects as regulators work on new …
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China's Used EVs Depreciate Rapidly as Battery Concerns Mount
Used electric vehicles in China are experiencing rapid depreciation, with many dealers refusing to accept models older than five years due to concerns about battery lifespan and replacement costs. This trend is particul…
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UN: 1.5°C climate goal missed; carbon capture funding lags AI and defense
The United Nations has indicated that the 1.5°C climate goal is no longer achievable. Reaching this target would necessitate a massive, unfunded expansion of carbon capture technology. Current global capital investment …
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Climate change and war shrink sardine supply amid surging demand
The global demand for tinned fish, particularly sardines, is rapidly increasing, with sales projected to reach nearly $18 billion by 2034. However, supply is facing significant challenges due to a combination of climate…
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Global economy weathers Iran war, AI enthusiasm offsets oil price hikes · 1 source tracked
Six months into the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, the global economy has defied initial predictions of catastrophe, showing resilience attributed partly to enthusiasm over artificial intelligence. While stock mark…
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New cooling tech aims to cut AC electricity demand amid rising heat
Engineers are developing new cooling technologies to combat rising electricity demand driven by hotter summers and increased air conditioning use. These innovations aim to reduce energy consumption by keeping buildings …
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Data Centers: Essential AI Infrastructure and Community Impact
Data centers are essential infrastructure for daily online activities, including AI, and consume significant amounts of electricity, comparable to tens of thousands of households annually. The largest data centers curre…
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Chinese EV makers pivot to global markets amid domestic slowdown · 1 source tracked
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are increasingly exporting their cars due to slowing domestic sales and overcapacity. In July, one in every two EVs sold domestically was exported, a significant increase from the …
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US diesel crack hits record $100/barrel amid global supply shocks
The US diesel crack, a metric for refining profitability, has exceeded $100 a barrel for the first time due to significant supply disruptions. Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, coupled with increased demand during peak agr…
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Global diesel supply tightens amid conflicts and reduced refinery output
Global diesel supply is facing significant pressure due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts and reduced refinery operations. Prices in the U.S. have risen considerably over the past year, approaching previous record highs…
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AI boosts fossil fuel production more than green energy, increasing emissions: study
A new study indicates that artificial intelligence is more likely to increase global carbon emissions than reduce them. Researchers found that AI's ability to boost productivity in the fossil fuel sector leads to greate…
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Startups challenge transformer architecture for next-gen LLMs
Several startups are developing new approaches to large language models (LLMs) that aim to overcome the limitations of the current transformer architecture. These transformers, while foundational to modern LLMs, become …
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Asia's AI ambitions hinge on critical energy infrastructure upgrades
Asia's burgeoning AI ambitions are threatened by insufficient energy infrastructure, particularly electricity grids and storage capacity. Despite significant national AI masterplans and substantial budgets allocated to …
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CCUS advances toward commercial scale, but capacity lags climate goals
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies are advancing towards larger commercial networks, with methods like direct air capture (DAC) and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) aiming to r…
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Global EV sales surge amid oil crisis and geopolitical tensions · 1 source tracked
Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles have surged, reaching new quarterly records in 50 countries during Q2 2026, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). This increase is largely attributed to…
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UN renewable energy goal for AI data centers faces reality check
The United Nations has called for all data centers to be powered by renewable energy by 2030, a goal that faces significant practical challenges. While renewable energy sources are growing rapidly and are projected to m…