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New membrane could reduce energy use in oil refining

A new membrane could make oil refining less energy-intensive by separating crude oil at room temperature. Rather than relying on a fixed pore structure, the membrane uses the oil itself to create microscopic filtration channels. In tests described by Science Daily, the approach reduced energy consumption by nearly 32%

NASA and NOAA Track 2026 Antarctic Ozone Hole

NASA and NOAA are monitoring the 2026 Antarctic ozone hole. The agencies reported that this year’s weather created ideal conditions for increased ozone depletion over Antarctica. The observation highlights the role of atmospheric conditions in shaping the severity and development of the annual seasonal ozone hole. Continued tracking by

Researchers Warn Permanent Daylight Saving Time Could Increase Children’s Exposure to Dark Morning Commutes

Researchers are warning that making daylight saving time permanent could have unintended consequences for American schoolchildren. A new study estimates that the policy could produce at least 2 billion additional school commutes in darkness, exposing children to road conditions before sunrise and potentially affecting their biological clocks. Safety data cited

AI stocks fall as Texas election results raise data-center expansion concerns

AI-related stocks fell following the Texas governor’s election result, which raised concerns that political opposition could make it harder for data-center operators to expand their facilities. The decline extends beyond individual AI companies. Reports of a broader tumble on Wall Street suggest investors are reassessing the pace

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EPA Retreat Raises Questions on Factory-Farm Air Pollution Enforcement

The Environmental Protection Agency is pulling back from its role in policing air pollution from factory farms. Critics argue that the retreat effectively amounts to abandoning enforcement of the Clean Air Act at large-scale animal operations. The shift raises questions about how federal environmental oversight of concentrated animal agriculture

Brookfield reportedly targets $27 billion AI data center at Drax power station

Brookfield has reportedly set its sights on developing a $27 billion AI data center at a Drax power station in Yorkshire, according to CNBC. The proposal would position a major data-center project at an existing energy site, linking the expansion of AI infrastructure with the availability of large-scale

AI Data Centres Put the UK's Emissions Goals Under Pressure

AI Infrastructure and UK Emissions Targets A BBC report highlights the potential tension between the rapid expansion of AI data centres and the United Kingdom's emissions goals. If the energy required to build and operate these facilities is not addressed, AI growth could make it harder for the