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Google, Meta's data centers consume massive water — does AI growth threaten communities?
A 2024 report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimated that in 2023, U.S. data centers consumed 17 billion gallons (64 billion liters) of water directly through cooling.
August 22, 2025
Vietnam weighs higher biofuel blend as E10 debate heats up
The Vietnamese government plans to mandate a higher ethanol blend in gasoline starting in 2026, with some filling stations already piloting supply. However, policy details remain under discussion.
August 21, 2025Most Read
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Debating Maanshan nuclear plant restart: Breaking down four key questions on cost, safety, nuclear waste
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Spain-Portugal blackouts highlight urgent need for EU grid modernization
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Spain-Portugal power outage: Grid instability suspected in unprecedented blackout
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Trump’s first 100 days: How U.S. climate rollbacks threaten the global green transition
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Vietnam approves $136 billion power plan to expand renewables, nuclear energy
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IMO reaches initial deal on first global shipping carbon pricing
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Google builds 1 GW green data center in India under decarbonization pressure
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Renewables see relief as GOP tax cuts arrive slower than expected
May 14, 2025