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AI could boost fossil fuel emissions more than green energy, study finds · 4 sources tracked
New research indicates that artificial intelligence could significantly increase fossil fuel production, potentially leading to higher carbon emissions than it helps to mitigate in green energy sectors. A study found th…
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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…
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Renewable energy boom poses new wildlife challenge, despite climate benefits
Global investment in renewable energy is projected to reach around $665 billion in 2026, with a significant portion dedicated to solar power. While these initiatives are crucial for combating climate change and reducing…
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Colorado mandates automakers handle EV battery recycling by 2029
Colorado has enacted a new law (SB26-003) that places the responsibility for collecting and processing end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries onto automakers. This legislation, set to take full effect by July 2029,…
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Clean tech scaling hampered by widening global skills gap · 1 source tracked
The clean technology sector is facing a significant bottleneck in scaling due to a widening skills gap, despite substantial investment and falling costs for technologies like solar and wind. The US solar industry, for e…
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Ireland's data centers consume 23% of national power, nearing home usage
In 2025, Ireland's data centers consumed 23% of the nation's electricity, nearly matching the consumption of all its homes. This represents a significant increase from previous years, with data center usage growing by 1…
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Global oil demand to fall 1M barrels/day in 2026 amid US-Iran conflict
Global oil demand is projected to decrease by approximately 1 million barrels per day in 2026, marking the first decline since the COVID-19 pandemic. This reduction is attributed to elevated oil prices and supply disrup…
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IEA criticizes EU's slow electrification, citing fossil fuel reliance
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has criticized the European Union's slow progress in electrification, with IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol stating that the EU's reliance on fossil fuels is a significant misstep…
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IEA revises 2026 oil demand forecast down, supply down 3.7M bpd
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its oil market outlook, now predicting a global oil demand decrease of 1 million barrels per day by 2026, a slight upward revision from its previous forecast. Concurrent…
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AI energy use and CO2 emissions surge, threatening climate goals
The energy consumption and CO2 emissions associated with AI have surged dramatically, exceeding previous claims by tech giants by 662%. The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that fossil fuels like gas and coal …
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AI data centers amplify energy waste, highlighting need for heat recovery
The global energy economy faces a significant waste problem, with up to half of all energy input lost as heat. This untapped waste heat represents a substantial, readily accessible energy resource equivalent to three-qu…
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AI computing's unpredictable power demands strain global grids
The burgeoning demand for AI computing is placing unprecedented strain on global power grids, moving beyond a simple energy consumption issue to one of grid stability. AI workloads, particularly the synchronized nature …
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Global EV sales to hit 30% of new car market by 2026, IEA report shows
The International Energy Agency's "Global Electric Vehicle Outlook 2026" report forecasts that electric vehicle sales will reach 23 million units in 2026, representing nearly 30% of global new car sales, a significant i…
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Hong Kong migrants in UK face summer heat without ubiquitous air conditioning
A columnist reflects on the absence of air conditioning in many homes in Great Britain, contrasting it with the prevalence of AC in Hong Kong, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. The author, formerly of the South…
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AI development bottleneck shifts from GPUs to grid infrastructure
The primary constraint for AI development is shifting from GPU availability to critical grid infrastructure, specifically high-voltage transformers. Lead times for these transformers can extend up to four years, signifi…
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AI's energy demand strains grids, but AI may also offer solutions
The increasing demand for AI is creating a significant strain on global energy grids, forcing utilities and grid planners to rethink transmission, interconnection, and reliability strategies. While AI's power consumptio…