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- 1Powerful nor'easter floods Northeast, over 130,000 lose power●Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast https:// apnews.com
A powerful nor'easter is battering the US Northeast, causing coastal flooding and leaving more than 130,000 customers without power. High tides are threatening coastal communities as the storm pushes water onshore, and forecasters warn conditions could worsen. Utilities are working to restore outages while officials urge residents in flood-prone areas to stay alert.
- 2Data centre boom strains Alberta's water and power resources●An environmental reckoning? Data centre rush hits hard realities # Alberta # Canada # Tech # AI # Water # DataCentres #
Alberta is facing growing scrutiny over its rapid expansion of data centres, driven largely by demand from the artificial intelligence industry. Reports highlight the strain on local water supplies, electricity grids and natural gas resources, with rural communities and utilities caught up in the push. Critics frame it as an environmental reckoning, raising questions about whether the economic benefits outweigh the costs to land, water and climate commitments in the province.
- 3Powerful nor'easter floods coasts, cuts power across US Northeast●Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the northeast U.S.
A powerful nor'easter has battered the northeastern United States, producing coastal flooding and leaving thousands of residents without electricity. The storm has damaged shorelines and forced communities to respond to rising waters and widespread outages as it moves through the region, with utility crews working to restore service.
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A coastal storm has flooded shorelines and left thousands of customers without power. Rising water inundated coastal communities while high winds brought down lines and equipment, prompting utility crews to begin restoration work. Residents along the shore are being urged to avoid flooded areas as conditions ease and cleanup gets underway.
- 5Digital twins being used to improve wastewater management▼Digital twin helps us use wastewater more efficiently
A digital twin technology is being applied to wastewater systems to make their use more efficient. By creating virtual models of treatment and distribution processes, operators can simulate conditions, optimise water reuse and reduce waste. The approach reflects a broader push to apply digital modelling to utilities and sustainability challenges, though details of specific deployments remain limited.
- 6Data centers under scrutiny for rural environmental and health impacts●Watch: How data centers impact the environment and health in rural areas
A report highlighted by health care journalists examines how data centers affect the environment and public health in rural areas. Large facilities built to power cloud computing and artificial intelligence consume vast amounts of electricity and water, raising concerns among rural residents about noise, strained utilities and potential health effects. The coverage reflects growing attention on the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure in communities across the United States and beyond.
- 7AI could extend lifespans of aging water infrastructure▼Opinion: AI, other technology can extend lifespans of water infrastructure
A Crain's Detroit Business opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies can significantly extend the service lives of water infrastructure. The commentary suggests predictive tools could help utilities monitor pipelines, detect problems earlier, and defer costly replacements amid mounting maintenance backlogs and funding pressures on public water systems.
- 8EBMUD Director Andy Katz: climate change poses biggest challenges▼EBMUD Director Andy Katz: Climate change brings biggest challenges
Andy Katz, a director of the East Bay Municipal Utility District, says climate change brings the biggest challenges facing the water utility. Writing in Berkeleyside, he frames shifting precipitation, drought and extreme weather as core pressures on water supply management for the East Bay, an issue of direct concern to residents and ratepayers as agencies plan for long-term water reliability.
- 9Bristol Water trials floating wetlands to improve reservoir water quality●Bristol Water trials floating wetlands to help improve water quality at reservoirs https://www. waterbriefing.org/home/b
Bristol Water has begun trialling floating wetlands at its reservoirs as a natural way to improve water quality. The man-made wetlands are designed to support biodiversity while filtering nutrients and pollutants from the water. The trial is being followed by environmental and water-sector observers interested in nature-based solutions to pollution and ecosystem restoration.