Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
AI is already helping to make businesses more efficient in agriculture, aviation, data centers and other areas.
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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.
Videos: Explaining climate-related concepts in about a minute
These 'bite-sized videos' provide short explanations of environmental terms that people regularly hear in the news.
Solar power provides a safer bet for Florida than small nuclear reactors
Solar can play a much greater role in meeting Florida’s energy needs and reducing the carbon footprint of our utilities.
Politicians are betraying Gen Z on climate
While Gen-Zers knit, thrift and find other ways to reduce our footprints, the GOP is greenlighting more climate chaos.
Brewing for the future: How sustainability is shaping the beer industry
The potential impacts of an environmentally conscious beer industry are significant.
New manual provides instructions for building environmentally friendly, man-made reefs
Volunteer groups around Florida are increasingly embracing the open-source, homemade option.
Protecting seagrasses could prevent billions of dollars in damages, research finds
The study predicts that protecting at-risk seagrass meadows could avert climate damages valued in excess of $200 billion.
You don’t have to be a net zero hero – how focus on personal climate action can distract from systemic problems
Energy companies and trade groups have been particularly good at shifting blame to consumers.
Delray Beach engages residents in sustainability efforts
The city Office of Sustainability and Resilience's work includes tree plantings and educational efforts.