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What are the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Through this post, I’ll guide you to what I have learned about this topic, from the more well-known implications of artificial intelligence in terms of Energy to other less well-known impacts regarding water use and air pollution. That request goes to OpenAI servers (the company that created ChatGPT).

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Why Were 2023 and 2024 So Hot?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Of course, continuing to strengthen public health-based standards to cut harmful air pollution from burning fossil fuels, including sulphur dioxide and particulate matter, is essential and lifesaving. The only way to slow down warming is by reducing said emissions through a fast and fair transition to clean, renewable energy.

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PennEnvironment: With Federal Clean Energy Rebates Under Attack, Hundreds Of Concerned Pennsylvanians Press State Lawmakers To Act

PA Environment Daily

With Congress rolling back numerous federal clean energy programs, hundreds of Pennsylvanians joined PennEnvironment’s annual virtual “citizen lobby day.” Red, blue and purple states are all diving in and taking advantage of the clean energy opportunities readily available in their states. “Red,

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Moms Clean Air Force: Pennsylvanians Call On State Leaders For Protection From Fossil Fuel And Plastic Industry Expansion

PA Environment Daily

Families need protection from the petrochemical industry’s harmful air pollution and planned expansion that impacts health, contributes to climate change, and perpetuates environmental injustices." Our governor, our agencies, and our legislators must do more to protect public health from the harms posed by these outsized polluters.” “As

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How Can We Protect the Environment and Thrive in 2025? We’ve Got a Plan!

Enviromental Defense

Speaking of homes, heating and cooling a home in Canada where we see 50 degree temperature swings over the course of the year requires lots of energy. The world is moving away from fossil fuels in favour of things like new and improved heat pumps and renewable energy sources.

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Our Solar PA Coalition Highlights How Community Solar Energy Legislation Is A People-Centered Solution For Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

Community solar would allow thousands of Pennsylvanians, like me in the Lehigh Valley, and across the Commonwealth who do not have the property to handle solar panels to receive the benefits of clean energy, said Rep. Solar panels do not emit carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen oxides, or other harmful air pollutants when theyre working.

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Viewpoint: India’s electric railway revolution

A Greener Life

The Swiss public gives the final nod to boosting renewable energy With 97% of its broad gauge lines now transitioned, India has the second highest electrification rate of any major rail network in the world. First of all, electric trains are quieter and less polluting. Its a remarkable achievement.