Microsoft to invest at least $1 billion in North Carolina county
Microsoft is investing at least $1 billion in Catawba County by building four data centers there, local officials announced Wednesday.
Nov 10, 2022
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Lithium boom comes to Brazil's 'misery valley'
In a cloud of gray dust, a heavy-duty excavator loads a truck with stone blocks containing lithium, the "white gold" of the clean-energy revolution, which some hope will transform this parched, impoverished region of Brazil.
Jun 15, 2023
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The dark side of solar: How off-grid products are creating waste in Africa
Household solar products are improving the quality of life for people living in developing nations. However, many off-grid solar products function for less than four years. When they fall into disrepair, they become part ...
Sep 21, 2023
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Study explores how wind turbine visibility affects property values across the US
Renewable energy sources are essential for transitioning towards a decarbonized energy system and making the electricity grid more environmentally sustainable. Clean energy alternatives like wind power can effectively replace ...
Mar 18, 2024
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Samsung eyes Texas for chip-making plant
Electronics giant Samsung is considering the US state of Texas as a possible location for a new $17 billion chip-making plant, according to filings with state officials.
Feb 6, 2021
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One-size-fits-all content moderation fails the Global South, say researchers
Social media companies need content moderation systems to keep users safe and prevent the spread of misinformation, but these systems are often based on Western norms, and unfairly penalize users in the Global South, according ...
Apr 13, 2023
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Electric air taxi company Archer plans $118M Georgia factory
A California company seeking to build small electric aircraft says it will invest $118 million to construct a plant near Atlanta, eventually hiring up to 1,000 people.
Nov 15, 2022
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Some Minnesota cities want to impose fees on internet providers, but customers could pay the price
Minnesota cities are asking the Legislature for power to slap internet providers with new fees, an idea they say will lead to more broadband in the state with the added bonus of helping to pay for basic government access ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Offshore wind will come to Australian waters, as long as we pave the way for this new industry
Offshore wind is playing an important role in Europe's shift to renewables.
Mar 11, 2022
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Reducing carbon emissions in blockchain technologies
The environmental impact of blockchain technologies like Bitcoin and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has come under increased scrutiny in recent years. Now, researchers from Qatar University have analyzed policy tools and interventions ...
Aug 25, 2022
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