www.nytimes.com1 week agoArtificial intelligenceHow Bad Is A.I. for the Climate?The growth of artificial intelligence is increasing power demands, impacting climate pledges and benefiting utilities companies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com1 month agoEurope newsFloods Batter Russia and Kazakhstan, Forcing Tens of Thousands to EvacuateOver 100,000 people evacuated due to spring floods in Russia and Kazakhstan. Situation worsened by rapid snowmelt, heatwave, and waterlogged soil. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com1 month agoCaliforniaHow California's Fire Season Might Shape Up This YearCalifornia had a mild fire season in 2023 compared to previous devastating years. The wet winter in 2024 has lowered the wildfire risk, but activity may increase later in the year. [ more ]
Axios1 month agoOMG scienceStudy: Climate change boosts inflationIncreasing global average temperatures drive up food and goods prices. Inflation could rise by 3 percentage points annually due to climate factors. [ more ]
Mail Online2 months agoOMG scienceScientists uncover 'deep' connection between Earth and MarsScientists discovered a 2.4-million-year cycle of giant whirlpools in Earth's deep-sea connected to Mars' gravitational influence. The interaction between Mars and Earth's orbits influences Earth's climate, leading to periods of increased solar energy and warmer weather. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com2 months agoNew York CitySanctuaries Can Protect Animals From Abuse, but Not From Climate Change.Increased rainfall due to climate change poses threats to animal sanctuaries like Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Neglected and ailing sheep rescued by the sanctuary faced health risks from foot rot due to soggy pastures. [ more ]