Communities pay the price for ‘free’ AI tools
AI data centers produce massive noise pollution, use huge amounts of water and keep us hooked on fossil fuels.
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We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones
Our global study found that areas where industrial fishing is banned are largely succeeding at preventing poaching.
Data centers consume massive amounts of water – companies rarely tell the public exactly how much
In 2024, one data center in Iowa consumed enough water to supply all of the state's residential users for five ...
New AI tool tracks early signs of hurricane formation
A system developed by the University of Miami is giving forecasters a way to distinguish between key tropical weather patterns.
AI will play key role in storm mitigation, emergency response
Artificial intelligence can analyze weather data, providing recommendations to authorities on emergency response efforts.
Innovative tool tracks early signs of hurricane formation
An AI model created by a University of Miami doctoral student has proven effective in identifying tropical easterly waves.
Your electric bill may be paying for big data centers’ energy use
Utilities are competing to provide electricity to these facilities by offering discounts not available to average consumers.
9 myths about electric vehicles have taken hold. A new study shows how many people fall for them
Pervasive misinformation about EVs has serious implications for the shift away from fossil fuels.
How AI might become the future of hurricane flood forecasting
FIU coastal engineering expert Navid Tahvildari studies how artificial intelligence can be used to predict floods.
Artificial intelligence can help conserve and restore Miami’s mangroves
Miami has the opportunity to embrace new technology to maintain a stable coastline