The rapid growth of AI and cloud services is fueling an unprecedented surge in data center energy consumption. As power grids strain under this demand, natural gas is emerging as the go-to solution. Recent reports reveal that U.S. federal regulators…
In a recent interview with Lyn Alden, a renowned global macro expert, several critical insights were shared about the future of AI data centers, their heavy computing costs, and the broader implications for the energy sector and investment opportuni…
Plastic along the beaches of Santa Monica Bay | California Ocean Protection Council In a recent article, Doomberg discusses ExxonMobil's advanced plastic recycling efforts at their Baytown facility, where discarded materials are transformed into va…
On Monday, the Biden administration issued new restrictions on the export of key semiconductor equipment and software to China. On Tuesday, China retaliated by banning the export to the US of three strategic elements — antimony, gall…
Burning away data center power (TexasObserver.com) Data centers are the beating heart of our digital lives. From streaming services and virtual meetings to AI-driven recommendations and government operations, data centers quietly power it all. Howe…
As a premium subscriber of Doomberg and host of the Concrete Logic Podcast, I’m enthusiastic to share insights from the latest article, “Storage Units,” which delves into the critical examination of our current approach to rene…
The construction industry is experiencing a surge in demand for skilled professionals, and the concrete sector is no exception. This blog post delves into the reasons behind this growing demand, exploring the stability and exciting opportunities tha…
Three Mile Island March 28, 1979 | AFP/Getty Images As the global debate on AI continues, questions linger: Will it eliminate jobs? Boost productivity? Discover cancer cures? Regardless of the answers, AI's rise is driving a potential revi…
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, the transformation of the British steel industry provides a compelling case study with significant implications for the U.S. cement industry. By understanding the forces driving these changes, indust…
In the digital age, data centers stand as the backbone of the internet, housing the servers and other infrastructure that keep our digital world running smoothly. However, the financial viability of operating a data center is not normally disclosed.…