Year: 2024

Former President Donald Trump is enduring a tumultuous final week in his presidential campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris, marked by a series of controversial statements and missteps that could undermine his appeal with voters. As Democratic attacks intensify and legal issues loom, Trump's message risks being overshadowed. Over the course of this week, Trump's campaign has heavily promoted his policy proposals, which include universal tariffs, extensive tax cuts and aggressive deportations of immigrants. However, it was not these policies that attracted the most attention. Instead, media coverage focused on a comedian's disparaging remarks in Puerto Rico, Trump's aggressive rhetoric…

The rapid expansion of data centers around the world shows no signs of slowing down, as major technology companies explore innovative ways to support the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector. This exploration includes options such as nuclear power, liquid cooling systems, and advances in quantum computing. Despite the enthusiasm, critics warn that the slowing pace of energy efficiency improvements highlights the hidden environmental costs associated with technology sector growth. Somya Joshi, Head of Division: Global Agendas, Climate and Systems at the Stockholm Environment Institute, pointed out that the real environmental impact is often obscured by the urgent need for tech…