Umwelt

Vier neue große Rechenzentren in Kapstadt werden voraussichtlich das Äquivalent von 34 % des aktuellen maximalen Strombedarfs der Stadt verbrauchen, was Bedenken hinsichtlich der Nachhaltigkeit aufkommen lässt. Zivilgesellschaftliche Gruppen haben Einspruch gegen die Pläne von Equinix erhoben, da Informationen zu Wasserverbrauch, Emissionen und Dieselgeneratoren fehlen. Die Stadt und Equinix antworteten darauf, dass die Auswirkungen beherrschbar seien.

26. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

Hong Kong will trial a “mosquito-to-control-mosquito” strategy next year, infecting male mosquitoes with bacteria to prevent their offspring from maturing, following the city’s first local dengue fever case in over a year. Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene Donald Ng Man-kit announced the plan on Sunday, saying the government would consider stepping up measures amid a rapid mosquito population rise this month.

A 2020 storm shut down Iowa's only nuclear power plant prematurely. Google now aims to reopen it to supply energy for nearby data centers. Concerns arise over extreme weather risks in tornado-prone areas.

11. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

Running Tide, a company backed by Microsoft, Stripe, and Shopify, promised innovative carbon removal but ultimately dumped thousands of tons of wood chips into the sea. The venture, which positioned itself at the forefront of environmental technology, appears to have failed without much notice. This development highlights challenges in the emerging field of carbon capture.

The site of Mexico's canceled New Mexico City International Airport has been transformed into the Lake Texcoco Ecological Park, but recent rainfall has buried parts of the unfinished structure. Opened two years ago, the park spans 55 square miles and ranks among the world's largest urban green spaces. Despite its environmental promise, the area faces ongoing challenges from accessibility issues and land disputes.

29. Oktober 2025 Von KI berichtet

Researchers have recorded temperatures as high as 42 Celsius in London Underground stations amid rising global heat. Jonathan Paul, a scientist at Royal Holloway, University of London, measures these conditions using a thermometer-equipped smartphone. Underground commuters face stifling heat with no easy escape.