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POWER GUZZLERS: ‘Democratising’ the environmental impacts of the AI data beast

Amid the global scramble to build more AI data centres, scholars from the United Nations University are calling for greater public transparency and stricter government oversight to…

Uba Sani signs laws to transform energy, agriculture, climate policy

Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, listed the new laws as the Kaduna State Electricity Law, 2026, Kaduna State Agricultural Development Fund (KADFund) Law, 20…

An app to help eateries sell surplus food

The Kozhikode Corporation backs the initiative, citing its potential to divert food from landfills and reduce methane emissions…

Youth arrested as grandfather succumbs to injuries sustained in scuffle

A youth was arrested for culpable homicide after his grandfather died from injuries sustained in a family dispute.…

US law enforcement intercepted unknown drones over the Masters and Miami Grand Prix: Mullin

U.S. authorities brought down suspicious drones that entered the airspace over the 2026 Masters Tournament and the Formula 1 race in Miami.…

No longer conducting sustained strikes against Iran because 'Epic Fury' is over: Rubio

US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the United States has ended its campaign of "sustained military strikes" inside Iran, declaring that Operation Epic Fury had achieved its obj…

Resource consumption of AI: The insatiable industry and its costs

Artificial intelligence does not simply fall from the sky. Its development, hardware production and everyday operation consume vast amounts of electricity, water and other resource…

Colombia Markets Rally After First Round as Investors Eye Reform

Colombia markets rallied after the May 31 first round: the stock exchange jumped almost 7%, the peso firmed and risk fell, as investors eye reform.…

Russia officials warn Putin of unsustainable war spending risks as crypto sanctions tighten

Russia's Finance Ministry warns Putin of a $28B budget overrun from war spending as UK sanctions target crypto networks that moved $90B into Russia's economy.…

Where Florida State basketball lands in early ACC projections

CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter placed Florida State in Tier 4, "The Bubble," in his way-too-early ACC basketball tiers.…

DRM promotes eco-friendly commuting on World Cycling Day

DRM Lalit Bohra promotes eco-friendly commuting on World Cycling Day, encouraging sustainable practices among railway employees in Visakhapatnam.…

Thrissur Corporation bags Paristhithi Mithram Award 2026 for green governance

Thrissur Corporation wins the Paristhithi Mithram Award 2026 for outstanding achievements in green governance and sustainability initiatives.…

Mustafa Suleyman says Microsoft aims to become "one of the top four labs in the world", and "the pivotal moment was renegotiating our contract with OpenAI" (The Verge)

The Verge : Mustafa Suleyman says Microsoft aims to become “one of the top four labs in the world”, and “the pivotal moment was renegotiating our contract with OpenAI” — At Microso…

AI Could Use as Much Water as 1.3 Billion People by 2030, U.N. Report Warns

A new U.N. report warns AI’s environmental cost is often mismeasured.…

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says there are three labs that matter — and he wants Microsoft to be the fourth. - The Verge

Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.…

‘Cities of future cannot be hotter versions of today’s cities’: UNDP India head

As India continues its rapid development journey and invests in new infrastructure, the key will be to integrate climate and biodiversity considerations | India News…

PVH earnings on deck: Can tariff strategy sustain momentum?

Watch: Dalai Lama receives Grammy award: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan bats for world peace

Shorts News:Watch: Dalai Lama receives Grammy award: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan bats for world peace…

Google pledges to replenish more water than it uses at data centers by 2030

Google has expanded its water stewardship projects in the midst of growing unrest over data centers’ water usage.…

WATCH: On board the 1st electric plane

Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez takes flight aboard the first electric plane in morning show history.…

Birkenstock’s New Melbourne Flagship Is Home to the World's Largest Repair Workshop

The Malt Store on Swanston Street puts 81 square metres of restoration infrastructure at the centre of the retail experience.…

Gardeners are being urged to use an overlooked kitchen scrap in their compost — and it’s not eggshells

Forget egg shells or coffee grounds — this is the one overlooked kitchen scrap you need to add to your compost right now. And your garden will thank you for it.…

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AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix

In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water…

Andhra Pradesh CNF wins $1.5-million Food Planet Prize 2026 in Sweden for natural farming push

Andhra Pradesh's APCNF has won the $1.5-million Food Planet Prize 2026 in Sweden for one of the world's largest shifts to natural farming.…

Chip prodigy returns to China, coal waste used for critical minerals: 7 science highlights

From the world’s first parallel processor to doubts over Elon Musk’s Starship, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.…

Bangalore Creative Circus marks milestone 50th edition of BCC Carnival with a two-day sustainability fest

From farm-to-table food and edible gardens to repair-reuse workshops and local brands, Bangalore Creative Circus marks the 50th edition of its community-led BCC Carnival with a two…

Global EV Outlook 2026: Growing sales amid an energy crisis [pdf]

I wrote up how I manage product tour state with Zustand — typed stores, persistence, and a11y selectors

Microsoft unveils new AI models to lessen reliance on OpenAI and lower costs for developers

At its Build developer conference, Microsoft announced a series of generative AI models to try and crack a market controlled by OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.…

Making It Sustainable (Part 5)

In the previous articles, we explored what happens when things go wrong in a global system. I have...…

Stella McCartney Resort 2027

Stella McCartney Resort 2027 collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.…

Anti-cartel candidate 'The Tiger' channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker

Analysts say Colombia's presidential election signals growing regional rejection of leftist governments as voters prioritize security and counternarcotics.…

Fairfax School District Prioritizes ‘Green Initiatives’ Over Academic Proficiency

As Virginia’s largest public school district continues to decline academically, Fairfax County Public Schools’ environmental and sustainability program has exploded in scale since …

Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate Espriella wins first round of vote ahead of runoff

Lawyer and Trump admirer has risen rapidly in the polls and will face Iván Cepeda in election runoff in three weeks The far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella won the first roun…

Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote

Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President …

Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results

Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race in the first round of voting Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an a…

Pro-Trump candidate proceeds to runoff in Colombian presidential election

Pro-Trump candidate Abelardo de la Espriella advanced to a runoff in Colombia’s presidential election Sunday afternoon, according to preliminary official results. Espriella, a supp…

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.…

Polls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US

The election comes after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.…

Trump-Style Anti-Cartel Candidate Gains Ground in Colombia Election

Colombians voted Sunday on whether to keep tolerating Gustavo Petro's leftist experiment or hand power to a hardliner who has promised to bomb cartel encampments, lock traffickers …

User-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about gadgets and smartphones, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback a…

Colombia goes to polls in election pitting outgoing leader’s ally against pro-Trump candidates

Ballots are being cast in the first round of the South American nation’s presidential elections Colombians are casting ballots in the first round of the South American nation’s pre…

It’s the Most Obsessed-Over Vegetable in America. You’re Probably Looking For It. You Might Help Kill It All.

This unassuming allium is a victim of its own success.…

Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election

Colombia's next president could reshape U.S. counternarcotics cooperation as voters choose between security-first and dialogue-based approaches.…

The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world

Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policies The timing was rich with symbolism. As intense heatwaves p…

Michigan basketball ranked top 5 for next season

Michigan basketball is ranked No. 5 in early polls as Dusty May retools the roster following a title win.…

Unlikely material behind Whitsundays artist's fashion collection

In the front yard of her home in the picturesque Whitsundays, Felicity Chapman strips the last pieces of flesh and sinew from a strip of barramundi skin to make wearable leather ar…

Eventually! An old Mahogany, Stag music unit with adjustable shelving

Too hot, too humid: Why the sustained heat wave in India and Pakistan is so dangerous

A teacher’s legacy:from classrooms to canopies

As she retires from service on May 31, biology teacher V. Kalaiselvi counts among her achievements a sense of stewardship towards nature particularly trees she instilled in her stu…

MNRE Secretary reviews green energy initiatives at VOC Port

MNRE Secretary reviews VOC Port's green energy initiatives, focusing on renewable projects and collaborations for sustainable development.…

Sustained security can’t come from ‘barrel of a gun’: East Timor’s Jose Ramos-Horta

At the Shangri-La Dialogue, the East Timor president cites Asean as an example of how communication can prevent conflict and yield dividends.…

Near-invisible solar cells that could turn windows into power generators

NTU scientists have developed ultrathin, near-invisible solar cells that can generate power through windows, façades and wearables, opening new possibilities for sustainable buildi…

PAP tail-end farmers raise doubts about CADWM project of Central Water Commission

Farmers question the Central Water Commission's CADWM project, advocating for sustainable gravity-based irrigation over costly pumping systems.…

Utility companies want to pay you to generate power for the electrical grid

Some states offer homeowners the option of generating their own power and sending what they don’t use back to the grid. Other states are preparing to.…

Why the Next Datacenter Should Be Sized for a Village, Not a City

Small AI datacenters co-located with energy communities can act as controllable anchor loads, absorbing surplus renewable energy, delivering waste heat, and turning curtailed elect…

4 lawn options for people who hate mowing 

Grass alternatives can bring beauty (and bees) to your yard.…

Nike World Cup Uniforms Made of Recycled Textiles Won’t Solve Fashion Waste

The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue.…

Nigerian teen develops biodegradable sanitary pads from farm waste and earns global recognition

15-year-old Nigerian student Raheema Auwal-Panti is attracting international attention for an innovation that tackles two major challenges at once, plastic pollution and menstrual-…