10 h. ago Japan Seeks Gas Past 2050 as AI, Data Centers Set to Lift Demand

Japan is encouraging energy importers to secure liquefied natural gas past 2050 — the deadline the second-biggest buyer of the fossil fuel has set itself for net zero emissions.

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3 d. ago Renewable Firm Boralex to Invest $5 Billion to Double Output

Canadian renewable power firm Boralex Inc. plans to invest as much as C$6.8 billion ($5 billion) to more than double its production output even as it takes a more cautious stance in the US.

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3 d. ago NAACP files intent to sue Elon Musk’s xAI company over supercomputer air pollution

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The NAACP filed an intent to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI on Tuesday over concerns about air pollution generated by a supercomputer located near predominantly Black communities. The xAI data center began operating gas turbines last year, emitting air pollution, without first applying for a permit under an exemption […]

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7 d. ago Global Data Center Construction Projects Insight 2025: Top 20 Data Center Projects Highlight Regional Opportunities for Investors – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN — The “Project Insight – Global Data Center Construction Projects (Q1 2025)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides a detailed analysis of data center construction projects globally, based on projects tracked by the analyst. The analyst is currently tracking a global pipeline of large-scale data center projects with a total […]

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7 d. ago Data Centers Pose Threat to Electric Grids, Says US Regulator

Big data centers connecting to power grids is now one of the greatest near-term risks to reliability, according to a rare warning by the US agency charged with overseeing the sector.

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9 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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9 d. ago Schneider Electric Accelerates the Development and Deployment of AI Factories at Scale With NVIDIA

●Research and Development initiatives underscore companies’ commitment to co-developing new cooling, power, building management and control systems for digital and physical AI data centers●Partnership will underpin Europe’s AI infrastructure ambitions, aligning with the EU Commission’s ‘AI Continent Action Plan’ and its ‘InvestAI’ initiative●Schneider Electric announces launch of new NVIDIA-enabled rack solution Paris, France, June 11, […]

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1 week ago Ontario insect known for extremely painful bite is most active this time of year

Ontario is full of weird bugs and creatures, and thanks to the time of year, these suckers are now ready to come out in full bloom.Just one of many local insects to watch out for, keep your eyes peeled for Zelus Iuridus, also known as the Pale Green Assassin Bug, which is native to Canada and the United States.Despite its name, these bugs are actually good for the garden, preying on insect eggs like aphids and larvae. They can be found in crop fields, wooded forests, backyards and even inside wildflowers — especially goldenrod — or dotted across roads, fences and trails.Though a bite from one of these little guys isn't considered threatening, it'll definitely be painful. Sources claim bites can swell and itch for days after the first chomp, similar to that of a bee sting.According to experts, these bad boys often wait on leaves to ambush unsuspecting prey, using a sticky material that secretes from their leg glands to capture their next meal.T...

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1 week ago Amazon to spend $20B on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one next to a nuclear power plant

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amazon said Monday that it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over an arrangement to essentially plug right into the power plant. Kevin Miller, vice president of global data centers at […]

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1 week ago B.Grimm, Digital Edge to Invest $1 Billion in Thai Data Center

Thai power producer B.Grimm Power Pcl and Digital Edge DC will jointly invest about $1 billion in a Thailand data center as demand rises for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other digital services across Southeast Asia.

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2 w. ago Capacity crunch? B.C. Hydro seeks proposals for more backup power for provincial grid

Hydro needs new sources of firm power with the cost of renewables falling. Critics argue it's a sign the system's hitting a 'capacity crunch'

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2 w. ago Amazon planning $10B investment in North Carolina for data center and AI campus

HAMLET, N.C. (AP) — Amazon plans to invest $10 billion toward building a campus in North Carolina to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure, bringing a massive shot in the arm to a region where many textile and apparel jobs dried up a generation ago. Amazon said Wednesday that its investment in rural […]

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2 w. ago AI’s Urgent Need for Power Spurs Return of Dirtier Gas Turbines

If Stargate’s first AI data center is completed next year as planned, the 900-acre site will need enough round-the-clock electricity to support 300,000 homes. But securing that power isn’t as simple as plugging into the grid.

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2 w. ago DMG Blockchain Solutions Announces Preliminary May Operational Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: DMGI) (OTCQB: DMGGF) (FRANKFURT: 6AX) (“DMG” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated blockchain and data center technology company, today announces its preliminary operational results for May 2025: Bitcoin mined: 31 BTC (vs 30 BTC in Apr 2025) Hashrate: 1.89 EH/s (vs […]

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2 w. ago Vantage Data Centers Secures $5B in Incremental Green Loan Financings to Support Demand for North America Platform

$2.25B construction loan for Ohio campus and $2.75B corporate facility upsize underpin rapid growth fueled by cloud and AI requirements DENVER — Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced it has secured $5 billion in incremental green loan financings to meet continued demand. The capital includes a $2.25 […]

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2 w. 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 GBI Launches Green Globes® Data Center Campus Certification Alongside Compass Datacenters for Sustainable Digital Infrastructure

PORTLAND, Ore., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Building Initiative (GBI) announces the release of the Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification, tailored to the unique operational and infrastructure demands of data center campuses. The innovative offering provides data center owners and operators with a streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective way to assess and certify […]

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3 w. ago Hydro for Data Centers Beats Gas From Alberta, Says Bell AI Boss

Oil and gas hub Alberta made a big pitch in 2024 to supply power for AI data centers. It didn’t convince BCE Inc., which is setting up one of the first major systems in the country.

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3 w. ago Renewable Firm Vena’s Spinoff Eyes Green Data Centers in Asia

Singapore-based renewables developer, Vena Group, sees the city-state, Malaysia, and Japan as key markets in which to build green data centers to cater to the booming AI sector.

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3 w. ago Blockmate Launches Bitcoin Mining Subsidiary With 200MW Capacity and ‘Mine

Strategic move into digital infrastructure includes long-term Bitcoin accumulation, potential AI data center expansion and future NASDAQ spin-out TORONTO, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blockmate Ventures Inc. (TSX.V: MATE) (OTCQB: MATEF) (FSE: 8MH) (“Blockmate” or the “Company”), a Blockchain & Web3 venture builder focused on digital asset infrastructure, has launched its wholly owned subsidiary […]

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