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- AI-fuelled cloud storage boom threatens Irish climate targets, report warns Wed, 11 Dec 24, 12:42amFriends of the Earth calls on government to rein in growth of datacentres for fear they could increase fossil fuel use
- Wednesday briefing: What does Google’s move into nuclear power mean for AI – and the world? Wed, 16 Oct 24, 4:48pmIn today’s newsletter: Google will soon use nuclear reactors to run its AI datacentres. What are the economic, ethical and environmental implications?
- Google to buy nuclear power for AI datacentres in ‘world first’ deal Tue, 15 Oct 24, 6:52pmTech company orders six or seven small nuclear reactors from California’s Kairos Power
- French AI summit to focus on environmental impact of energy-hungry tech Thu, 3 Oct 24, 3:43amEvent will push for greater transparency and aims to rank AI firms in terms of ability to meet climate goals
- Germany Risks being Left behind…Big Tech Confirms CO2 Neutrality Only Possible With Nuclear Power Wed, 2 Oct 24, 7:00pmBig Tech’s move to nuclear energy to power its data centers show that green energies like wind and sun alone cannot meet the energy needs of our modern digital world.
- Ireland’s datacentres overtake electricity use of all urban homes combined Wed, 24 Jul 24, 1:21amStatistics raise concerns that rise in demand for data processing driven by AI could derail climate targets
- Ireland’s datacentres overtake electricity use of all homes combined, figures show Wed, 24 Jul 24, 12:03amStatistics raise concerns that rise in demand for data processing driven by AI could derail climate targets
- Google’s Net Zero Plans Are Going Up in Smoke Wed, 10 Jul 24, 11:00pmIn 2017, Google declared it had reached “100% renewable energy for our global operations.”
- Google emissions surge nearly 50% as demand for AI sets fire to their Net Zero plan Thu, 4 Jul 24, 6:15am… By Jo Nova The World must act, The Science is clear, say Google, but Armageddon will have to wait while they make money from AI Saint Google’s climate piousness vanished the moment they had to give up something...
- Google Damage Control Over AI Driven 48% CO2 Emissions Surge Thu, 4 Jul 24, 3:00am"We know this is not going to be easy and that our approach will need to continue to evolve".
- AI drive brings Microsoft’s ‘green moonshot’ down to earth in west London Sat, 29 Jun 24, 7:00pmTech firm’s bid to remove more CO2 than it produces is being tested as AI spawns new energy-hungry datacentres
- In threat to climate safety, Michigan to woo tech data centers with new laws Mon, 3 Jun 24, 9:00pmOpponents of bills argue ‘offramp’ to keep gas or coal plants running will be triggered if energy-heavy centers are built
- As the AI industry booms, what toll will it take on the environment? Fri, 9 Jun 23, 12:00amTech companies remain secretive over the amount of energy and water it takes to train their complex programs and models
- Google STEM lab creates opportunities for underprivileged youth Thu, 25 May 23, 3:30amLocated in the heart of Oakland, California, Code Next is an after-school STEM lab for teens. Designed by architect Danish Kurani, the space features the adaptive reuse of an abandoned retail storefront. The project was formed...
- Guardian: Google Are Not Trying Hard Enough to Demonetise Climate Deniers Sun, 29 Jan 23, 5:00amAn example greens want demonitised: "Wind Turbines Not Only Shred Birds But Are Piling Up In Landfills".