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Four new major data centres in Cape Town are set to consume the equivalent of 34% of the city's current maximum electricity demand, raising sustainability concerns. Civil society groups have objected to Equinix's proposals over lacks in information on water, emissions and diesel generators. The city and Equinix responded that impacts are manageable.

2026년 04월 26일 AI에 의해 보고됨

홍콩이 1년여 만에 첫 현지 뎅기열 감염 사례가 발생함에 따라 내년에 수컷 모기를 박테리아에 감염시켜 후손의 번식을 막는 ‘모기를 이용한 모기 방제’ 전략을 시험할 예정이다. 도널드 응 만킷 식품환경위생국장은 일요일 이 계획을 발표하며, 이달 들어 급격히 증가한 모기 개체 수에 대응해 정부가 방역 조치를 강화하는 방안을 고려할 것이라고 밝혔다.

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.

2025년 12월 11일 AI에 의해 보고됨

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.

2025년 10월 29일 AI에 의해 보고됨

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.