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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.
Renewables in the US require plenty of new transmission lines
Current power lines aren't far-reaching enough and plans are afoot to extend transmission in hard-to-reach areas.
Scientists devise a “greener” battery for EVs and portable devices
The goal is to use OEMs in batteries with aqueous electrolytes, which are more sustainable and less expensive.
Africa’s energy sector will need to transform radically
The relatively high risks investors assign to African countries mean they demand a higher return on investments.
Why a stable power grid is so important
Most of the United States' newer power lines are from the 1970s with a predicted 50-year lifespan.
Roads and power lines put primates in danger
Along with power lines and railways, roads cut through the landscape everywhere, disrupting ecosystems.