A new cooling roof paint that reflects the majority of incoming sunlight can significantly reduce how much heat buildings ...

As Raleigh prepares to implement water restrictions on Monday amid the ongoing drought, attention is turning to how much water large data centers could use and how that demand is managed during dry ...

Have you ever thought about how many times you use water in a day? For most people, it's easy to use water once — brushing our teeth, washing dishes, watering plants — and move on. People don't often ...

Wet-bulb temperature measures the combined effect of heat and humidity, indicating how effectively the human body can cool itself through sweating. Unlike regular air temperature, it reflects the ...

With drought stretching from coast to coast, water restrictions are already in effect in many states even before the thirsty summer season begins. Indeed, more than 61% of the nation is now in a ...

No modern American city has ever run out of water. But chances are rising that Corpus Christi, Texas, could be the first. Absent a biblical rainfall event, its reservoirs are on track to completely ...

Wisconsin is becoming a popular location for data centers due to its climate, water access, and affordable land. The majority of a data center's water footprint comes from the offsite electricity ...

The water restrictions taking effect Monday in Raleigh are expected to last more than a month, according to a city spokesperson. City of Raleigh environmental coordinator Ed Buchan estimated that the ...

Designed around magnetic induction, the setup shows how spinning rotors can produce scalable hot water output off the grid.

Chemists at the University of Iowa have created a light-activated structure that captures and stores water from the air. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Advances in hardware efficiency and cooling technologies such ...

New global platform aligns country reforms, financing, and partnerships to scale delivery WASHINGTON, April 15, 2026—The World Bank Group, in partnership with multilateral development banks, ...