AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that  - As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem.

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 Westinghouse Announces Department of Energy Partnership to Jumpstart Large-Scale Nuclear Supply Chain  - Washington, D.C., June 23, 2026 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today its intention to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) on the American Nuclear Supply Chain Loans. The program will enable investment in nuclear supply chains and accelerate...

 3D photothermal design unlocks 8.5-fold higher solar evaporation for desalination and crop irrigation  - The global shortage of freshwater has become a critical challenge. Conventional water treatment relies heavily on fossil fuels and associated infrastructure, which can make it unsuitable for remote and harsh regions. In contrast, ...

 Asia's AI data center boom turns green power into supply chain stress test  - Asia's AI infrastructure buildout is turning electricity into a new supply chain constraint. As demand for data storage, compute power, high-performance memory, servers, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing accelerates, governments and technology companies are under pressure to secure not only more...

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 Seaweed-based ingredient helps turn dirt into 3D-printed walls  - An ingredient that gives ice cream a creamier texture could make natural earthen materials like clay and sand easier to 3D print into durable structures, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Colorado ...

 TECO, Billion Watts and Tun Green Power form JV to develop Australia solar and storage projects  - TECO Electric & Machinery's Australia unit, Billion Watts, and Tun Green Power announced a strategic partnership to develop the Seaspray solar and battery energy storage project in Victoria, Australia, and formed a local joint venture to pursue follow-on investments, according to the partners. The partners...

 E-learning helps regulators navigate a changing grid  - It is the second day of a massive heat wave. Across the region, thermostats are cranked, air conditioners are laboring, and wind turbines have gone still. Without warning, a summer storm moves in, and the solar generation ...

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 EVE Energy and Stark Future Deepen Strategic Partnership to Push Electric Motorcycle Performance Further

 DOE Announces Travis Kavulla as Bonneville Power Administration Administrator

 Kaori's Kaohsiung plant targets 2027 output for AI cooling and green energy demand  - Kaori Heat Treatment held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new plant at Kaohsiung's Ciaotou Science Park on June 23. Chairman Dr. Allen Wu led the management team at the event, joined by government representatives and industry partners. Total investment in the Ciaotou Science Park plant is expected to...