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AI infrastructure expansion: energy, grid, and resource use

56 clusters · 454 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: AI technology reshapes data center infrastructure and global labor markets

The rapid expansion of AI-driven workloads continues to fuel an “energy supercycle,” driving massive demand for electricity, transformers, cooling systems, and fiber optics. While McKinsey estimates global data center in

Varta insolvency and manufacturing decline

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Varta Consumer Batteries launches as independent entity

German battery manufacturer Varta has entered insolvency proceedings following severe financial difficulties. The company, which has operated for 139 years, saw its stability undermined by the loss of a major contract wi

German energy and building regulation reforms

96 clusters · 486 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Germany consumer updates: rental rights and loyalty program changes

Germany is undergoing a significant transition in energy policy, focused on decarbonizing the transport and heating sectors. In the transport sector, the government implemented a temporary fuel tax rebate to mitigate pri

Germany faces rising electricity costs and emissions

6 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Germany electricity costs: Tax cut proposals amid rising grid fees

Germany continues to face significant challenges regarding electricity costs and carbon intensity during its energy transition. Household electricity prices have risen from approximately 14–15 cents per kilowatt-hour in

Dietary supplement regulation and consumer protection

3 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Germany experts warn of safety risks in botanical supplements

Experts and consumer advocates in Germany are calling for stricter, uniform regulations on dietary supplements to mitigate health risks. Nutrition scientist Eva-Maria Endres has warned that current regulations are insuff

German energy and climate policy criticism

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: German Ministry faces criticism over undisclosed gas lobby meetings

The German government is facing scrutiny regarding its energy and climate policies. Initially, environmental organizations Deutsche Umwelthilfe and urgewald criticized a draft ‘transformation framework’ intended to align