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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.

April 26, 2026 由 AI 报道

香港将于明年试行“蚊子控蚊”策略，通过感染雄蚊以细菌阻止其后代发育成熟，此举是在当地一年多来首例本地登革热病例出现后宣布的。 食品安全环境卫生署署长Donald Ng Man-kit表示，政府将考虑降低蚊虫控制措施的阈值，因为本月蚊虫数量上升较快。

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.

December 11, 2025 由 AI 报道

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.

October 29, 2025 由 AI 报道

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.