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Virginia has the biggest data center market in the world. Can it also decarbonize its grid?

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While short-lived, the denial came as a surprise. 

This March, Loudoun County, a suburb of Washington, D.C. in northern Virginia that is home to the greatest concentration of data centers in the world, made an unexpected move: It rejected a proposal to let a company build a bigger data center than existing zoning automatically allowed. 

“At some point we have to say stop,” said Loudoun Supervisor Michael Turner during the meeting, as reported by news site LoudounNow. “We do not have enough power to power the data centers we have.”

County supervisors would later reverse the decision, approving a smaller version of the project. But the initial denial sent ripples throughout Virginia, where concern over the rapid growth of data centers and what that means for the state’s ambitious decarbonization goals is growing. 

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Whale Watching Guide: Best Locations In The World, Species, When To Go

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A complete guide to the best whale watching locations in the world, including where and when to go and what to take. Take your first step towards planning a trip of a lifetime!

Embarking on a whale watching tour not only provides the thrill of seeing these magnificent creatures up close, but also offers the chance to appreciate the stunning natural beauty of the world’s landscapes and seascapes.

Most whale populations are migratory, and therefore many whale watching destinations are best visited at certain times of the year.

Fin whales St Lawrence river Quebec Canada
Fin whales in the St Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada

This guide not only suggests some of the best whale watching destinations in the world, but also the best times to visit and the types of whales you might expect to see in each location.

Whale Watching Guide Index

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Echinoderms Examples: Types Of Echinoderms From Around The World

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Echinoderms are a group of animals that include starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, sea lilies and feather stars. On this page is a complete guide to echinoderms, with examples of different types of echinoderms from around the world.

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What Is An Echinoderm?

An echinoderm is an animal belonging to the phylum Echinodermata. Echinoderms are characterised by their distinctive, five-point radial symmetry, unique water vascular system, tube feet, and the ability to regenerate lost body parts.

The phylum Echinodermata includes over 7,000 living …

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John Podesta is a DC veteran. Can he make climate deals on the world stage?

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John Podesta already has a lot on his plate. The veteran political strategist has been working for the past year as a senior adviser to President Joe Biden overseeing the rollout of the Inflation Reduction Act, the biggest climate law in United States history. Now, in the wake of another landmark climate agreement at COP28, he’s also going to take over the job of representing the U.S. on the world stage. 

This week, following the news that special climate envoy John Kerry would depart the role this spring, President Joe Biden announced that Podesta would take over the position, putting the latter in charge of the administration’s climate policy abroad as well as at home.

Podesta arrives in this new role at a time when the United States is facing increasingly urgent calls to step up the amount of climate …

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Types Of Owls: List Of Interesting Species From Around The World

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Types of owls with pictures and facts. Owls are some of the most distinctive types of birds, and due to their nocturnal behavior and haunting calls are often featured in folklore and myths.

On this page is a list of different types of owls, featuring well-known and notable owl species. The IUCN conservation status (source) for each species has been provided, and is correct at the time of writing.

What Is An Owl?

Owls are nocturnal birds of prey known for their distinctive round faces, large forward-facing eyes, and the ability of some species to rotate their heads up to 270 degrees.

The 238 living species of owls (source) make up the order Strigiformes and are divided into two families: Strigidae (typical owls) and Tytonidae (barn owls).

Owls are found on every continent except Antarctica and …

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Animals Around The World – Discover Species From Every Continent

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The world is home to a vast number of animals; there are over 1.5 million recognized living animal species, and likely millions more still to be discovered and named.

Animals first appeared in the sea over 600 million years ago, and subsequently evolved to live in the majority of Earth’s aquatic and terrestrial (land) habitats. Today, animals are found all around the world, from the rainforests of South America to the frozen shores of Antarctica, with every continent being home to a unique collection of species.

On this page is a continent-by-continent guide to animals around the world.

Scroll down to view examples of animals from each continent, or use the links below to visit pages containing information on animals from specific continents (and the Arctic).

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