Efforts underway to address rising energy needs linked to data centers, AI

Published   Jan 30, 2025 05:13PM
Researchers and industry are working to address the challenge of rising energy needs linked to AI and data centers amid concerns around environmental impacts and strain on the energy grid.  UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Energy Institute recently hosted a discussion on this... ... Read more

Jim Rafter: Lawmakers must close unsafe Green Bay prison. Th

It has been operating for more than 125 years and its age and disrepair are evident. As such an old facility, it is extremely inefficient to run. Additionally, the institution has become unsafe in a host of ways, not only for the inmates, but their v ... Read more

Maggie Kerr: Proposed earlier school start times are harmful

Research shows starting as early as 7:15 a.m. will be harmful to students, reduce learning. ... Read more

Joan Schiller: Clean energy is key to reducing lung cancer d

We must reduce air pollution and address climate change by decreasing fossil fuels. We can’t let Wisconsin get left behind. We need to ensure that new gas plants, such as the Oak Creek Gas Plant and Paris Plant, are not built in Wisconsin. ... Read more

Dorothea Macon: Trump needs to serve all of America

In the execution of 46 executive orders, you have singlehandedly managed to change the trajectory of a nation. You have oppressed half of a nation, attempting to limit their inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ... Read more

Kristen Brey: We’d have to care about sexual assault for r

Call me a cynic, but in this political environment, I’m far from convinced a backlog of rape kits will be the defining campaign issue in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race — because voters would actually have to take accusations of sexual assault a ... Read more

Emily Mills: Turn off the spigot

It’s high time to shut down Enbridge’s oil pipelines in Wisconsin. ... Read more