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Scientists Release First-Ever Complete Map of Earth's Underground Fungal Networks

The Hidden Web Beneath Our Feet A groundbreaking study has produced the first complete global map of the mycorrhizal fungal networks that span Earth's continents. These underground systems, formed through symbiotic relationships between fungi and plant roots, form what scientists often call the "wood wide web"

AI Race Weakens Climate Pledges at Google, Amazon

The race to develop increasingly powerful AI systems is creating tension with the climate commitments made by major technology companies. Google and Amazon, two of the world's largest operators of data centers and cloud infrastructure, are finding it difficult to balance their AI ambitions with their previous environmental

US Heatwave Highlights AI Data Centre Energy Concerns

The Intersection of Extreme Weather and AI Infrastructure Recent extreme heat across parts of the United States has sparked renewed discussion about the energy appetite of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Data centres that power AI systems require substantial electricity not only for computation but also for cooling systems to maintain optimal

AI Divides Asia Into Economic Winners and Losers, Raising Sustainability Questions

AI's Uneven Economic Impact Across Asia The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is creating significant economic divisions across Asia, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. The region is increasingly split between clear winners and losers as AI adoption accelerates at different rates across nations and industries. Key

Proposed Texas AI Power Plants Could Emit 287 Million Tons of Greenhouse Gases Annually

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving significant increases in electricity demand, and a new report is quantifying the potential environmental toll. According to the findings, proposed power plants in Texas specifically designed to support AI data centers could emit as much as 287 million tons of greenhouse gases

June Heatwave May Have Caused 20,000 Deaths in Europe, Researchers Estimate

The June 2024 heatwave that swept across southern Europe may have caused around 20,000 deaths, according to preliminary estimates from researchers. The estimate comes from comparing observed mortality rates during the heatwave period with death rates recorded during similar timeframes in previous, cooler years—a methodology known as calculating

Google's AI Expansion Drives 37% Surge in Electricity Consumption as Clean Energy Balancing Act Intensifies

AI Infrastructure Growth Fuels Energy Demand Google's artificial intelligence expansion has led to a significant spike in electricity consumption, with the company reporting a 37% year-over-year increase in 2025. The surge stems primarily from the construction and operation of new data centers required to support the company'