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energy-use
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Forbesfinance10 hrs ago
Studies Document Rising Urban Heat From Traffic, Transit, and Cooling Use
Recent peer-reviewed papers quantify how road traffic, underground transit systems, and air conditioning affect city temperatures. Researchers examined sites in Europe, the United States, and Singapore.
theconversation.comworld7 days ago
UK Households Turn to Fans and Passive Cooling as Heatwaves Increase
A University of East London survey found two-thirds of UK households used fans during the 2022 heatwave while one in five installed air conditioning. Experts recommend reducing cooling demand through building design and behavior changes before relying on mechanical systems.
ksl.comscience11 days ago
Utah County Approves 40,000-Acre Data Center Near Great Salt Lake
Box Elder County commissioners approved a large data center project in April. The facility would require 9 gigawatts of power and sit next to the shrinking Great Salt Lake.