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Norwegian political parties SV and Høyre propose a concession system for data centers to manage their growth amid rising electricity consumption and environmental concerns.

The Olive data center project in Spata, Greece, has completed its environmental impact study, allowing construction to begin, despite ongoing protests from local residents.

Counting birds is a crucial activity that provides important ecological data, influencing political decisions regarding environmental preservation.

A report warns of rising public and political backlash in the U.S. against the expansion of large data centers that power the digital economy, citing concerns over electricity costs, environmental impact, and changes to local communities.

The City of Melbourne is urging for responsible use of AI data centres due to their significant environmental impact, particularly concerning water usage.

A recent study by Estonian scientists reveals that data collected by nature enthusiasts is often overlooked in environmental decision-making, highlighting significant gaps in national environmental monitoring.

A recent study by Estonian scientists reveals that significant gaps in the national environmental monitoring system result in data collected by nature enthusiasts not being utilized in decision-making, highlighting the need for clearer guidelines for volunteers.

In 2025, U.S. carbon pollution increased by 2.4% due to a cool winter, the growth of data centers and cryptocurrency mining, and rising natural gas prices.

A Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched the Cosmos SkyMet satellite for the Italian space agency, aimed at enhancing environmental and security data.

Iran begins new space projects in close cooperation with Moscow, reportedly aiming to collect environmental data with the three satellites.