Why Data Centres Are So Thirsty for Water
Exploring the immense water consumption of data centres powering our digital world. Discover the environmental impact and the questions being asked about their necessity. Read the full analysis.
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Trump Sends More Water to California Farms, Angers Officials
The Trump administration will increase water supplies to California's Central Valley farms from Friday, fulfilling a January order. State officials and environmental groups warn of severe ecological and economic consequences. Read the full analysis.
AI Boom's Hidden Cost: Data Centres Drain Water Supplies
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will consume vast water resources for cooling, straining supplies. Discover the environmental trade-off of the tech revolution.
Joanna Lumley: Humans are 'unbearably vain and destructive'
Dame Joanna Lumley delivers powerful critique of human impact on planet in new interview. Read her stark warning and discover her upcoming ghost story role.
Environmental alarm over adult Advent calendar trend
Environmental groups warn luxury adult Advent calendars contribute to waste crisis through excessive packaging and unwanted items. Discover the impact of this growing trend.
Eat Out to Help Out Caused 11% London Pollution Rise
New research reveals London's Eat Out to Help Out scheme increased air pollution by 11% in 2020. Discover the hidden environmental cost of pandemic stimulus measures.
COP websites emit 10x more carbon than average
New research shows COP climate conference websites produce up to 10 times more carbon emissions than average web pages, with a 13,000% increase since 1995. Learn how digital presence impacts climate goals.
Ineos Antwerp Plant: Pollution Deaths Outweigh Jobs
New research reveals the Ineos plastics facility in Antwerp may cause hundreds of premature deaths while creating far fewer jobs than promised, sparking health and environmental concerns.
Disney loses £60m daily in Google feud crisis
The bitter legal battle between Disney and Google is costing the entertainment behemoth an astonishing £60 million per day, with no resolution in sight as the tech giant continues its aggressive stance.
Cornwall holiday park expansion faces local opposition
Plans to dramatically expand a holiday park in the picturesque Cornish village of Coverack are facing fierce local opposition over environmental and community impact concerns.
Climate crisis wipes out Colorado's beaver populations
Alarming decline in beaver populations across Colorado's national parks signals wider environmental crisis as drought and climate change take their toll.
Climate change disrupting sleep patterns, study finds
Groundbreaking research shows rising global temperatures are significantly disrupting sleep patterns worldwide, with the elderly and women most affected by climate-induced insomnia.
Australia's nature law deadlock costs economy and environment
Australia's stalled environmental reforms are creating economic uncertainty while failing to protect the natural heritage future generations will inherit. Experts warn that continued political stalemate comes with a heavy price tag.
Coca-Cola plant drains Mexico City's ancient water sources
Mexico's capital faces an unprecedented water shortage as a Coca-Cola bottling plant continues to extract millions of litres daily from sacred Aztec waterways, sparking public outrage and environmental concerns.
What Earth could look like in 2100 - guess the location
Stunning visualisations reveal how rising sea levels could dramatically reshape Britain's coastline and global landmarks by the end of this century.
Data Centre Boom Sparks US Health Crisis
A startling new study reveals the alarming environmental footprint of America's data centre boom, linking massive energy consumption to serious public health concerns across multiple states.
Amazon's hidden water consumption in UK data centres exposed
New research exposes Amazon's staggering water usage in UK data centres, raising environmental concerns as tech companies face growing scrutiny over their sustainability claims.
How Bird Migration Changes Affect Museums and Music
An extraordinary investigation reveals how climate change is altering bird migration routes, leading to unexpected consequences including sophisticated museum heists in France and the surprising science behind Lou Bega's classic hit 'Mambo No. 5'.
Coffee Waste Environmental Impact Revealed
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how discarded coffee is contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental damage, with simple solutions to reduce your caffeine footprint.
Leaf Blower Debate: Necessity or Nuisance in UK Gardens?
As autumn leaves fall across Britain, the relentless drone of leaf blowers divides communities. Discover why these garden tools face growing backlash and what alternatives exist for a quieter, greener approach to garden maintenance.
Modern life captured in stone: The fossils of tomorrow
Groundbreaking research reveals how human activity and contemporary wildlife are being preserved in rocks, creating a permanent record of our ecological era for future generations to discover.
NI Environmental Governance Failing Across Multiple Fronts
Shocking report reveals Northern Ireland's environmental governance is failing across multiple fronts, with dire consequences for climate targets and public health.
Germany's gas dash threatens climate targets and Wadden Sea
Germany's urgent dash for liquefied natural gas to replace Russian supplies is putting its climate commitments in jeopardy and endangering the fragile UNESCO-protected Wadden Sea ecosystem, new analysis reveals.
Water company condemned over serious pollution incident
Anglian Water faces severe criticism after Environment Agency investigation reveals major environmental breaches in Lincolnshire, raising concerns about water company accountability.
Environmental groups launch major campaign against Planning Bill
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
Oil lobbyist nominated to lead EPA in controversial move
Former oil and gas lobbyist Douglas Troutman's nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency sparks fierce debate as Democrats question his fitness to regulate the industries he once represented.
AI's Human Cost: Samuel Ojo's Powerful Tech Cartoon Exposed
A powerful new editorial cartoon by Samuel Ojo reveals the dark side of AI advancement, depicting the human labour and environmental impact behind artificial intelligence systems.
How our tech addiction is destroying the planet
New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.
Labor rushes environmental laws after climate trigger axed
Australia's Labor government is fast-tracking landmark environmental reforms after securing crossbench support, despite controversy over dropping the climate trigger from new legislation.
Plug-in hybrids emit 7x more pollution than tests show
New research reveals plug-in hybrid vehicles emit up to seven times more CO2 than official tests claim, raising serious questions about their environmental credentials and government policies.
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