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01/04/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A city’s heavy price for Europe’s green ambition
A massive rare earth element deposit has been discovered in Kiruna, Sweden, by state-owned miner LKAB. The discovery is central to European ambitions for strategic mineral independence, particularly from China. The mining activity necessitates the unprecedented relocation of the entire city of Kiruna due to ground subsidence. The move presents profound economic, social and environmental […]
01/02/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A solid step forward: New materials aim to simplify carbon capture from air
Researchers have developed new solid materials for capturing carbon dioxide directly from ambient air. These materials, including a superbase-alcohol compound and a covalent organic framework (COF), offer high capacity and selectivity for CO2. A key advantage is their low regeneration temperature (60-70°C), requiring far less energy than many current methods. Both materials demonstrate reusability, maintaining […]
12/26/2025
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By Willow Tohi
AI’s thirst for power is testing grids worldwide
Surging electricity demand from AI and cryptocurrency data centers is straining power grids worldwide. Thermal satellite imagery reveals the immense heat output and energy intensity of these facilities. Many new data centers are being built in hot climates, where cooling demands are exceptionally high and inefficient. Grid operators like PJM Interconnection warn of reliability risks […]
12/20/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Race for Star Power: TAE Technologies to merge with Trump Media in $6B deal
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announces a $6 billion all-stock merger with nuclear fusion company TAE Technologies. The combined company aims to site and begin construction on the world’s first utility-scale fusion power plant as early as 2026. The deal is positioned to address soaring energy demands from artificial intelligence and secure U.S. dominance […]
12/16/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A strategic strike in the desert: Utah mineral find ignites new front in U.S.-China tech war
A Utah mining company has discovered a major deposit of rare earth and critical minerals, comparable to key Chinese sources. The find includes 16 elements vital for defense, AI, aerospace and energy technologies. The project is fully permitted and located near existing infrastructure, enabling a rapid path to production. The discovery is framed as a […]
12/12/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The great grid decentralization: Microgrids surge as centralized power falters
The global decentralized microgrid market is projected to nearly triple, reaching $17.16 billion by 2032, driven by a shift from economic motives to energy security and resilience. Aging central grids and extreme weather events are pushing industrial and commercial users to adopt microgrids as an operational necessity, not just a sustainability tool. North America leads […]
12/10/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Silicon Valley and Trump unite? CEOs cheer “one rule” plan to override states
President Donald Trump announced a forthcoming “One Rule” executive order to establish a single federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. The order aims to preempt state-level AI regulations, which Trump argues create bureaucratic roadblocks that threaten U.S. competitiveness. The move aligns with Trump’s broader tech policy goals of deregulation and asserting U.S. dominance against rivals […]
12/06/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The final frontier for computing: Google’s cosmic gambit for AI
Google has announced Project Suncatcher, an initiative to build solar-powered data centers in space, with plans to launch initial hardware by 2027. The move is a response to the massive and growing energy demands of artificial intelligence, which are straining terrestrial power grids. Tech leaders like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have endorsed the concept, […]
12/05/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Race against China: U.S. bets on fast-track nuclear power, but critics warn of “rubber stamp” safety
President Trump’s executive orders have launched new DOE programs to fast-track advanced nuclear reactor development and fuel supply chains. The initiatives aim to have three new reactors operational by July 2026, bypassing traditional regulatory hurdles for projects on federal land. The administration frames the push as critical for national security, energy independence and powering AI […]
12/04/2025
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By Willow Tohi
The AI power crunch: Grid realities collide with tech ambition
Surging electricity demand from AI data centers is colliding with a strained U.S. power grid, risking reliability. The nation’s nuclear energy ambitions face severe fuel supply chain vulnerabilities, including dependence on Russian uranium. Utilities struggle to forecast real AI power demand as tech companies shop large projects to multiple regions. Supply chain bottlenecks for critical […]
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