October 22, 2026

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Data centers could erase decades of air quality gains

A rush of new data centers could bring air pollution roaring back to levels not seen since the 2000s in Texas, which has become ground zero for the physical infrastructure behind generative AI. New and proposed data centers are demanding a tremendous amount of electricity. How developers and utilities meet that demand - with gas […]

The Verge6 hours ago

World

‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up

Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ approach to remainsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA whale carcass has forced the closure of two busy swimming and surfing spots after washing up between Coogee and Maroubra beaches in Sydney – but there are no plans to remove it.The whale’s heavily decomposed body was found on Thursday morning at Lurline Bay, a rocky cove surrounded by cliffs in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

The Guardian1 hour ago