AI Policy Can’t Ignore Climate Change: We Need Net Zero AI Emissions
"AI needs to 'pay for itself' regarding the climate by having net zero emissions and, preferably, even net negative emissions."
EVs set for 11% of 2024 US vehicle share, 1 of 5 cars sold globally
But still.. fewer cars, 15-minute cities, and better shared transport would be better for the climate & environment.
Zero-emission Zones Are Helping Some Cities Fight Pollution
"only about a dozen cities around the world have officially implemented or announced formal proposals to pilot ZEZs"
New rule compels US coal-fired power plants to capture emissions – or shut down
Regulated parties unhappy about new regulations to "stave off 1.38bn metric tons of carbon pollution through 2047".
We might be closer to changing course on climate change than we realized
"Technologies like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies are raising overall energy demand as well."
Review of 130,000 climate change research papers in last 30 years shows shift towards mitigation and adaptation
Ladies and gentleman, we are "living in climate change".
New Rule Ups Big Oil’s Financial Responsibility for Offshore Clean-up
The more companies are on the hook for clean-up costs, the more incentivized they are to limit the mess.
EU lawmakers agree to exit energy treaty over climate fears
The 1994 treaty has at times penalized investors for not investing in fossil fuels.
Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back
"Predictions that the nuclear exit would leave Germany forced to use more coal and facing rising prices and supply problems, meanwhile, have not transpired."
Biden Kicks Off Earth Week with Solar Funding, Expanding Climate Corps
$7 billion will be granted to low- and moderate-income communities, providing rooftop and community solar to 900,000 households.
