The data center emissions challenge — it’s not just the big guys

Silicon Valley giants are most identified with data center energy usage, but companies in other industries also have an opportunity to make a dent.

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The data center emissions challenge — it’s not just the big guys

How scientists use Google and crowdsourcing to map uncharted forests

A mashup of technologies is helping scientists map forests and provide a road map for sustainable development.

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How scientists use Google and crowdsourcing to map uncharted forests

Why datacenter giant Equinix is buying a bevy of Bloom fuel cells

Here’s what the big deal means for fuel cells and corporate sustainability.

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Why datacenter giant Equinix is buying a bevy of Bloom fuel cells

In the complex world of sustainability, taxes are still certain

Countries remaining in the Paris accord may impose energy taxes on U.S.-refined products, which could create a new tracking and reporting nightmare.

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In the complex world of sustainability, taxes are still certain

What is climate gentrification?

Building greener cities that boost social equity is a priority from coast to coast. But beware of urban resiliency as a ‘land grab.’

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What is climate gentrification?

A new efficiency standard challenges data center status quo

It was a big deal when ASHRAE released a standard just for data centers.

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Alibaba leading China’s push for cleaner data centers

Chinese tech companies are turning to energy-efficient data facilities to cut costs.

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Is this how Monsanto can rehabilitate its image?

The only way to sequester carbon is through plants, the controversial seed giant says of curbing the environmental impact of farming.

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Six principles to drive cleaner data centers

A new set of six principles are providing momentum to achieving cleaner data centers.

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Six principles to drive cleaner data centers

Why sending an email can increase your carbon footprint

Your carbon footprint is greater than just the fossil fuels burned in traveling and construction—it encompasses your digital activities too. As if spam emails weren’t bad enough, Fuel Fighter points out how an action as seemingly innocuous as a Google search could add to your carbon footprint. Data centers , which are the engines of the Internet, require massive amounts of energy to run and, according to Gartner, are said to account for almost a quarter of global carbon dioxide emissions. Fuel Fighter created an infographic to break down the carbon footprint of the digital age, from emails to streaming Netflix, as well as interesting stats on the energy it takes to power the Internet and what some companies are doing to offset their global footprint. + Fuel Fighter

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