environment
Japan's hay fever crisis has human-made roots, reports The Japan Times. Efforts to thin forests and breed low-pollen cedar are advancing, even as labor gaps and neglected land complicate the work. Tokyo, Chichibu, and Okutama are highlighted in keywords.
Imeripotiwa na AI
A massive heat wave in the Western US and a potential El Niño event signal concerns for unpredictable extreme weather ahead. Despite 2025 ranking as the third-hottest year on record, it saw fewer climate disasters than expected.
The Trump administration has accelerated deregulatory efforts to expand data centers, including rollbacks on clean water rules and coal mining on public lands. The Environmental Protection Agency is fast-tracking reviews of new chemicals for these facilities. Experts warn this could approve novel forever chemicals with minimal oversight.
Imeripotiwa na AI
A new analysis examines the environmental footprint of AI in the United States, suggesting ideal locations for data centers that prioritize lower emissions. These recommended sites differ from where tech companies are currently building. The study comes amid massive investments in infrastructure by firms like Meta and OpenAI.