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Data centers have historically lowered electricity costs for consumers, but rising AI-driven energy demand is now creating uncertainty for the grid.
China's wind and solar capacity has officially surpassed thermal power, even as grid bottlenecks and missed nuclear targets complicate the energy transition.
Tensions escalate in Russia's Belgorod region following a deadly bus strike and reported damage to the local reservoir dam.
Drivers in Greece are continuing to use a buckled bridge damaged by Storm Daniel to avoid longer detours.
Waymo temporarily suspended its San Francisco ride-hailing service following a massive PG&E power outage that disabled city traffic lights.
U.S. airstrikes have targeted critical bridge infrastructure in Southern Iran for the sixth consecutive night as regional hostilities expand.
The United States has expanded its military campaign against Iran, targeting critical infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz.
Lithuanian officials report potential plans by Russia to conduct targeted attacks on critical infrastructure.
Opposition to artificial intelligence infrastructure is mounting as local governments and activists challenge the rapid expansion of data centers.
Seattle's light rail system suffered its most significant breakdown since 2021 following a period of perfect performance during the World Cup.
Downtown Austin and West Campus residents are questioning a planned six-hour overnight power outage scheduled during the July heat.
Financial analysts are debating the sustainability of massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Alberta and Ontario are exploring a cross-country oil pipeline proposal, sparking debate over infrastructure feasibility and market access.
Cuba is experiencing a total collapse of its national electric grid amid dwindling fuel reserves and ongoing US pressure.
Extreme weather in the U.S. has triggered widespread power outages and flood warnings, forcing residents to contend with heat waves and subsequent storms.
Portland International Airport's new terminal is complete, but some of its indoor trees are struggling to adapt to the environment.
Rising summer temperatures are stress-testing data center infrastructure and fueling debates over the environmental impact of the AI boom.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $17.5 billion in conditional loans to accelerate the construction of 10 large-scale nuclear reactors.