25 September 2026
Unveiling the hidden curtain behind the polluting nature of the internet
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France 24 (AFP) · 21 September 2026
COP31 host says AI's climate footprint to be a summit priority
Turkey, which hosts the COP31 climate summit in November, says the climate footprint of artificial intelligence will be a priority. It is developing a voluntary pledge on AI and climate goals with UN agencies, and plans to showcase pilot projects that use AI responsibly.
BBC News · 28 August 2026
Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
The Green Party leader wants a freeze on approving new data centres in England because of their water and energy use, with tougher environmental rules and more say for local communities. The government says a pause would cost jobs and investment and harm national security, while the data centre industry says its sites use less water than golf courses and leisure centres.
The Straits Times (AFP) · 30 June 2026
Data centres emitting more CO2 than thought, study shows
A study by Allianz Trade estimates that data centres emitted 286 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2025, about 57% more than the International Energy Agency's estimates, with AI's growing electricity use a major driver. It warns that emissions could more than double by 2030 unless power grids are cleaned up, and says nearly 70% of them are in the US and China.
Ynetnews
The hidden heat cost of data centers: How server farms create local heat islands
An academic argues that large data centres warm their surroundings and add to urban heat islands, putting extra heat stress on nearby communities. Using Israel's plans for new data centres as an example, the article calls for efficient and liquid cooling, heat recycling and siting that takes local wind and terrain into account.
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