46 h. ago Passenger films TVs, A/C not working on doomed Air India flight

An Air India passenger shared stunning video of the doomed plane’s TV monitors and air conditioning not working one trip before it crashed on the next flight shortly after takeoff Thursday. There was one survivor of the Ahmedabad crash as at least 240 people died aboard the Boeing aircraft that departed for London Gatwick Airport […]

Culture

3 d. ago Air Conditioning Drives New India Power Demand, Green CEO Says

The biggest source of new electricity demand in India is coming from air conditioning, outpacing transport and data centers.

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3 d. ago ‘It’s very sweaty’: Trustees say New Westminster’s sweltering portables need AC

With B.C. baking in an early-season heat wave, two New Westminster school trustees are calling for air conditioning in school portables.

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4 d. ago China’s Gas Sector Lobbies for More Power Plants to Boost Demand

China’s natural gas producers are lobbying Beijing to increase the number of power plants that run on the fuel, in a bid to help prop up faltering demand.

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4 d. ago Almost 46,000 air conditioners recalled in Canada due to health risks

Canadians may be eligible for a refund after Health Canada issued a recall for thousands of window air conditioners due to the risk of mould.On June 5, the agency announced a recall of 45,900 affected units of window air conditioners due to a "microbial hazard.""Pooled water in the air conditioners can fail to drain quickly enough, which can lead to mould growth," reads the statement from Health Canada. "Mould exposure poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers."Manufacturer GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd. stated that as of June 3, it had received five reports of mould in window air conditioners sold in Canada, with no reports of symptoms.In the U.S., the company is recalling 1.7 million units after receiving 152 reports of mould in the window air conditioners, including 17 reports of consumers experiencing symptoms such as respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing and/or sore throats from ...

Science

5 d. ago Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

Oil watchers who have been anticipating a glut now have the numbers to back it up as global inventories climb. The world is spending billions for power infrastructure to meet soaring demand — and that’s going to need a lot of engineers. China hosts the world’s biggest solar convention this week where the mood might be gloomy. And silver is shining brighter.

Culture

7 d. ago Ottawa weather: Smoke levels ease, but air quality expected to worsen

Residents in the Capital region woke up Saturday to relatively fresh air conditions. Don’t get used to it, Environment Canada said in an early update. “There may be a brief improvement in air quality (Saturday) morning,” the forecast says. But “high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are expected to continue […]

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7 d. ago Ottawa weather: Smoke levels ease, but air quality still troublesome

Residents in the Capital region woke up Saturday to relatively fresh air conditions. Don’t get used to it, Environment Canada said in an early update. “There may be a brief improvement in air quality (Saturday) morning,” the forecast says. But “high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are expected to continue […]

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7 d. ago Thousands of window AC units recalled for mould risk, Health Canada says

Tens of thousands of window-mounted air conditioner units are being recalled in Canada, with the federal government warning some affected units have a risk of mould growth.

Science

1 week ago Vietnam Orders Action to Avert Power Crunch as Heat Lifts Demand

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered government agencies to ensure uninterrupted power supplies for households and businesses as heat waves boost electricity demand to a record.

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1 week ago Toronto's newest vintage fashion mecca just opened in Kensington Market

The people behind some of Toronto's most popular vintage and thrift stores just opened an ambitious new project in the heart of Kensington Market.The closure of Kensington Market's legendary Blue Banana after 17 years of slinging kitschy trinkets and funky socks left the neighbourhood and its frequenters with an unsettled air.Whether you actually shopped at the store or used it more for window shopping purposes and the air conditioning (or heating, depending on the season), the loss of such a major business left the distinct impression that the neighbourhood's tides could be turning — and the question of whether it would be for the better or worse hung thick like the cannabis smoke that saturates the area.Not too long after Blue Banana's sudden closure, the smoke cleared, revealing an answer that, mercifully, did not come in the form of demolition or a chain takeover.Instead, the store was acquired by a team of hometown heroes known for some of t...

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1 week ago Meta’s Deal for Nuclear Power Is Likely Cheaper Than Microsoft’s, Jefferies Says

Surging demand for power to run artificial intelligence just prompted Meta Platforms Inc. to enter a 20-year contract with the biggest US nuclear operator, penning a deal that’s likely to be priced at a cheaper rate than a similar agreement rival Microsoft Corp. entered last year.

Technology

1 week ago Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Meta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook’s parent company. The investment with Meta will also expand the output of a Constellation Energy Illinois nuclear plant. The agreement announced Tuesday is just the latest in a […]

Economics

1 week ago Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for its AI needs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Meta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook’s parent company. The investment with Meta will also expand the output of a Constellation Energy Illinois nuclear plant. The agreement announced Tuesday is just the latest in a […]

Economics

1 week ago Wildfire live updates: More hot, dry conditions expected | Air quality warnings issued for northern Alberta | La Ronge airport breached by wildfire

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Events

1 week ago Facebook Owner Meta to Buy Nuclear Power From Constellation as AI Demand Soars

Constellation Energy Corp. agreed to sell power from an operating Illinois nuclear plant to Meta Platforms Inc., a deal that could spur construction of a new reactor at the site as artificial intelligence sends power demand soaring.

Technology

1 week ago Eaton and Siemens Energy Join Forces to Provide Power and Technology to Accelerate the Delivery of New Data Center Capacity

Integrated modular data center construction will bring capacity online at speed to meet growing global demand for AI and cloud computing Standardized on-site power generation is key to accelerate the development of new data centers DUBLIN & BERLIN — Intelligent power management company Eaton, and Siemens Energy, one of the world’s leading energy technology companies, […]

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2 w. ago MI Concept + Design expands global footprint with new creative hubs in Singapore and India to drive regional growth in themed entertainment

Toronto-based corporate office strengthens local support with satellite offices and leadership appointments to meet rising demand for international guest experiences TORONTO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MI Concept + Design Inc. (“MIC” or the “Company”), a global provider of award-winning innovative and creative themed entertainment solutions and guest experiences, is pleased to announce the […]

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2 w. ago Police warn of ‘increased’ copper thefts from air conditioners in Ontario city

The incidents involve copper piping and wiring from air conditioning units being stolen in Oshawa, police said.

Events

2 w. ago Advocacy group calls for relief measures for Guelph schools without air conditioning

Ten schools within the Upper Grand District School Board lack air conditioning as warmer temperatures rise in Guelph and the surrounding area.

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