As Flood Risk Increases in Himalayas, Nepal Builds More in Vulnerable Areas NYT: Science By: Raymond Zhong 8 October 2026 at 11:00 The total footprint of buildings along flood-prone riverbanks in the Himalayas grew by half in recent years, a study found. © Jason Gulley for The New York TimesFlood hazards in Nepal include monsoon downpours, earthquakes and avalanches that send boulders tumbling into lakes formed by melting glaciers.
Data Center Is Fined $1.1 Million for Operating 62 Power Generators NYT: Technology By: Adeel Hassan 23 September 2026 at 21:17 New Jersey officials said that the natural gas-powered generators, each the size of a tractor-trailer, were operating without permits. © USA Today, via ReutersA data center under construction in Vineland, N.J., last year.
A County Got Rich From Data Centers. Some Question ‘At What Cost?’ NYT: Technology By: Cecilia Kang and Caroline Gutman 21 August 2026 at 11:02 Loudoun County, Va., hosts more than 250 data centers that bring in huge tax revenues. But some officials and residents worry the county has become too dependent on that cash. © Caroline Gutman for The New York TimesA data center in Ashburn, Va.
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