The global climate crisis, driven by the depletion of fossil fuels and rising atmospheric CO2 levels, has intensified the need for sustainable energy solutions.
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Grass Surfaces Drastically Reduce Drone Noise Making the Way for Soundless City Skies
Porous land such as foliage significantly lowers noise made by drones and air taxis which could reduce disturbances for urban communities as Urban Air Mobility (UAM) grows.
When Snow Melts Early, a Big Fire Season Could Follow
An early exit of Alaska’s spring snow means more acreage could burn during the coming wildfire season, which begins when the snow melts off, says new research from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Berkeley Lab Report Evaluates Increase in Electricity Demand from Data Centers
A recent report produced by the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), which outlines the energy use of data centers from 2014 to 2028, estimates that data center load growth has tripled over the past decade and is projected to double or triple by 2028.
Southern States Frozen Over
A winter storm brought below-freezing temperatures and heavy snow to the southeastern United States in January 2025.
New Climate Adaptation Course Fills Knowledge Gap for Urban Planners
Most Canadian urban planners enter the field without learning enough about climate adaptation, according to research by a University of Alberta expert who has developed a new course to help fill the knowledge gap.
