All posts by Laureen Fagan
Laureen is a freelance journalist creating high-quality, informed content on international affairs, politics and technology. She is trained in conflict resolution and diversity, and has special interests in science and medical reporting, and culture and religion issues.
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Can data centers in space help the EU to meet AI demands?
Climate solutions rely on AI but related emissions can be a liability. The EU is looking to see if it can put its data centers in space.
Urban heat islands: Lessons from Chicago’s underground
Sources of urban heat below ground, like trains and pipes, are causing land deformation and subsidence that can threaten Chicago's buildings.
Swiss project places solar panels along railroad tracks
The Sun-Ways installation relies on a train that rolls out a stream of solar panels to deliver renewable energy from between the rails.
Europe’s water reuse measures meant to support agriculture
Europe's new rules on wastewater treatment and reuse are meant to save water, help farmers, and boost circular economy goals.
Groundwater use alters Earth’s tilt, adds to sea level rise
A new study explains how sea level rise is linked to groundwater use, and the ways that pumping water have changed Earth's polar tilt.
Ocean-based techniques and their carbon capture potential
Highly touted geoengineering tech can overshadow ocean-based carbon capture techniques. NOAA's new report assesses their potential.