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Rare earth mining boom in Laos threatens Mekong river system

Satellite imagery reveals that since 2022, at least 27 new rare earth mining sites have been established across river basins in Laos—despite national bans on rare earth extraction—raising concerns ab...

China’s underwater data center project targets 90 % cooling energy reduction

A Chinese maritime-equipment company, Highlander, is preparing to deploy a submerged data center pod off the coast of Shanghai, which aims to reduce energy consumption for cooling by approximately 90...

Polish mining-waste site transformed into green oasis through restoration

An experiment in Poland has successfully demonstrated the transformation of a former mining landfill into a vegetated, ecologically recovering landscape. The project focused on the rehabilitation of...

$22 million state funding backs Stony Brook’s two geothermal network projects

The Stony Brook University (SBU) has secured US $22 million in funding to design and construct two geothermal thermal-energy-network projects: one on its main campus and another at its Stony Brook So...

UAE begins construction of world-first 24/7 Gigascale clean energy system

The government of Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), has formally launched construction of what is being described as the world’s first large-s...

Amazon rainforest emissions surge due to gold mining operations

Gold mining operations in the Amazon are unleashing large quantities of carbon stored in forest soils and vegetation, effectively turning parts of the rainforest into net carbon emitters. Investigati...

Twin bridges mark major progress for HS2 in the Midlands

The HS2 project marked another milestone in October 2025 with the opening of two new bridges near Leamington Spa, designed to maintain vital connections across the developing high-speed rail line. Th...

A new chapter for Sunderland: The £31 million Keel Crossing opens

The newly completed Keel Crossing in Sunderland has officially opened to the public, marking a milestone in the city’s infrastructure and urban connectivity. The £31 million pedestrian and cycle brid...

Polis Administration Awards $7.3 Million for Innovative Geothermal Heating and Cooling

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.3 million in awards through the third cycle of the Colorado Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Offering (GETCO) on Thursday. This competitively awarded, refund...

Copper mines in arizona targeted for reopening by BHP

BHP, the global mining giant, is evaluating plans to restart operations at at least three copper mines in Arizona that were previously shuttered, as part of a broader push to shore up supply amid gro...

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