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Greening AI Data Centres Coalition seeks to establish shared standards for sustainable data centre development

7 months ago6 months ago4 mins

Nine leading built environment and sustainable finance organisations have come together to launch the Greening AI Data Centres Coalition (GADCC),…

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Why AI data storage is too thirsty for hybrid cooling Op-ed by Dave Sierra and Scott Shadley, Solidigm
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Why AI data storage is too thirsty for hybrid cooling

7 months ago7 months ago9 mins

Op-ed by Dave Sierra and Scott Shadley, Solidigm. The AI boom is a thirsty business. By 2028, AI data centres…

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While Ireland is making progress on emissions reduction, this falls far short of the reductions achieved elsewhere in Europe, Professor John Sweeney of Maynooth University has told the Business Post ESG & Sustainable Business Summit.
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Ireland ‘kicking the can down the road’ on emissions reduction, says climatologist

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

While Ireland is making progress on emissions reduction, this falls far short of the reductions achieved elsewhere in Europe, Professor…

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The continued growth of data centres in the UK – which, according to a recent article in The Times, may require up to 40% more energy than previously forecasted – needs to be met with greater investment in sustainable energy infrastructure, rather than resorting to fossil fuels, industry experts have said.
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AI hyperscalers driving unprecedented demand for renewable energy: S&P Global

7 months ago7 months ago5 mins

The rapid expansion of AI, driven by hyperscalers such as Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft, is leading to unprecedented demand…

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Around four fifths (79%) of global data centre capacity faces exposure to 'acute climate hazards' including flooding, extreme winds and wildfires
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Environmental and financial implications of data centres explored in new report

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

The environmental and financial implications of data centres in the context of further AI development is explored in a new…

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A 'power-first' approach to investment and planning of data centre growth in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more resilient and more affordable energy systems, rather than being an environmental and infrastructural burden, a new report from Deloitte has suggested.
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Energy planning will play a central role in Asia Pacific’s data centre boom

8 months ago8 months ago4 mins

A ‘power-first’ approach to investment in and planning of data centres in the Asia Pacific region can spearhead cleaner, more…

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Energy efficiency is the key to unlock AI's business potential, a discussion panel at the Economist Impact Sustainability Week summit in London has suggested.
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Experts discuss the role of energy efficiency in scaling AI for business

8 months ago8 months ago4 mins

Energy efficiency is the key to unlock AI’s business potential, a discussion panel at the Economist Impact Sustainability Week summit…

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The UK's National Grid has undertaken a live trial of new technology that adjusts the power usage of data centres in real time, opening the possibility for high-performance AI infrastructure to operate as a flexible, grid-responsive asset.
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National Grid trial showcases power adjustment capabilities of data centres

8 months ago8 months ago4 mins

The UK’s National Grid has undertaken a live trial of new technology that adjusts the power usage of data centres…

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Activist groups across the UK, led by Global Action Plan, are holding two days of protests against the expansion of hyperscale data centres, including a 'March Against The Machines' outside OpenAI's London offices on Saturday.
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UK activist groups to protest against data centre expansion

8 months ago8 months ago3 mins

Activist groups across the UK, led by Global Action Plan, are holding two days of protests against the expansion of…

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The rapid expansion of data centres in Ireland is driving up household electricity bills and deepening the country's dependence on fossil fuels,
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A third of US data centres could be off-grid by 2030, study suggests

10 months ago10 months ago4 mins

A third of data centres operating in the United States could be fully self-sufficient in their energy needs by the…

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