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Data Centers Have a PFAS Problem

While air and noise pollution are common concerns, little is known about PFAS contamination from the AI buildout

By Tom Cassauwers May 5, 2026

In this story: data centers, water, sustainability, politics, technology

Data Centers Are Hogging This Town’s Water

A lawmaker wants to commandeer water access to quench the growing thirst of Big Tech

By Amal Ahmed May 3, 2026

In this story: data centers, national forests, water, environmental justice, technology

The Dalles Mayor Richard Mays looks at the view of his town and the Columbia River from his hilltop home in The Dalles, Ore. Residents of The Dalles should soon know how much of their water Google's data centers there have been using to cool the computers, after a lawsuit seeking to keep the information confidential was dropped.

The Best Affordable Long-Range Electric Vehicles of 2026

EVs’ lower prices and longer ranges are making it easier to curb emissions

By Jim Motavalli March 18, 2026

In this story: electric vehicles, buyers' guide, renewable energy, clean tech, technology

Illustration shows a man charging his blue electric vehicle and looking at the road next to him, filled with cars waiting in line for a traditional gas station.

Drones, Whales, and the Remaking of Mammal Research

Aerial technologies give scientists a new view of life at sea

By Gennaro Tomma February 22, 2026

In this story: science, oceans, whales, Gee Whiz, technology

Can We Predict Wildfires?

Researchers are coming up with a host of new tools to anticipate where the next mega-burn will occur

By Nicole Williams November 30, 2025

In this story: wildfire, technology, climate adaptation, climate change

A wildfire menacing a southern Utah ski town for nearly a week flared again, doubling in size for the second night in a row and torching more homes after residents fled the flames

In Rural Louisiana, Meta’s New Data Center Promises Growth—But at What Cost?

The Hyperion data center could have a major impact on a largely agricultural community

By Reese Anderson October 30, 2025

In this story: data centers, technology, conservation, sustainability

Can an Ultrasonic Device Burst the Algal Bloom Bubble?

Sound waves show some promise in keeping toxic cyanobacteria at bay

By Elijah de Castro October 12, 2025

In this story: technology, science

Illustration shows two adults and a child sitting next to a lake that has a rectangular ultrasonic algae remediation device floating in the middle. In the lake are harmful algal blooms and dead fish floating on top with live fish below.

The Fight Over Data Centers

They’re unsightly and power hungry. The White House wants to build a whole lot more.

By Alexander Nazaryan September 14, 2025

In this story: data centers, technology, climate change, community

Bacteria to the Rescue

Can microscopic creatures help get rid of humanity’s huge pile of plastic?

By Lindsey Botts July 13, 2025

In this story: technology, Gee Whiz, science

Illustration shows a giant pile of colorful plastic water bottles and other items covered with smiling red critters. A woman is stuck under the pile with her arms reaching out.

How Can Builders Cut Their Carbon Emissions?

Some think "massive timber" is the answer

By Lindsey Botts April 28, 2025

In this story: technology, urban living, urban planning, climate change

Illustration shows a forest and trees being fed into a yellow machine that spits out mass timber buildings

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