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AI infrastructure expansion: energy, water, and waste

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Latest: Japan energy firms launch AI-driven power and green data center initiatives

The rapid expansion of AI-driven workloads continues to fuel an “energy supercycle,” driving massive demand for electricity, transformers, and cooling systems. Global data center electricity consumption is projected to r

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Global e-waste management and the 'Fast Tech' crisis

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Latest: Brazil expands electronic waste recycling and disposal initiatives

The management of electronic waste (e-waste) is characterized by both environmental risks and economic potential. Globally, annual e-waste generation exceeds 50 million tons, containing toxic substances like lead, mercur

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AI 1980s photo trend: environmental and privacy risks

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Latest: ABBank warns of security risks from AI portrait trends

The viral social media trend of using generative AI to create 1980s-style portraits has evolved into a broader cultural movement toward maximalism. Beyond the initial popularity of the EPIK photo editor, users are increa

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EU and Germany implement new e-waste and consumer rules

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Latest: European Union e-waste collection gap widens

Germany continues to struggle with electronic waste management and regulatory compliance. Following years of failing to meet mandatory collection targets, German retailers are facing scrutiny under the Electrical and Ele

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Pandora jewelry manufacturing expansion in Vietnam

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Latest: Pandora opens major jewellery factory in Vietnam

Danish jewelry company Pandora has inaugurated a new $150 million manufacturing facility in the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park III near Ho Chi Minh City. This 7.5-hectare site marks the company’s first production loca

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Climate and energy forums in Tokyo

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Latest: Tokyo to host major climate and energy forums in 2026

Tokyo is scheduled to host several major climate and energy forums in October 2026. The International Conference on Carbon Recycling 2026, co-hosted by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the New Energy

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