17:30
Understanding And Curbing Generative AI’s Energy Consumption
As the environmental costs of tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E mount, governments are demanding more clarity from tech companies.
17:17
Climate Scientist Michael Mann Wins Defamation Case
Michael Mann discusses what the victory means for the public understanding of climate science—and for bad-faith attacks on scientists.
5:42
Solar Panels In Historic Cape Cod: Who Decides Where ‘Modern’ Fits?
Local historic committees in Cape Cod are blocking some residents from installing solar panels, citing visual impact on the neighborhood.
11:57
Climate Conference Ends, With Few Immediate Results
COP28 ended with an agreement calling for a transition away from fossil fuels, but critics say it’s too little, too late.
17:01
The Military’s Carbon Footprint Is A Hidden Cost Of Defense
A recent report estimates that climate reparations of the US and UK militaries would reach $111 billion.
11:42
Worsening Wildfires Are Undoing Air Quality Progress In The US
Wildfires in the Western US have not only lowered air quality, but led to increased deaths between 2000 and 2020.
12:14
COP28 Host Had Plans to Promote Oil and Gas, Documents Show
The United Nations climate summit will happen for the next two weeks in Dubai—a city known for its oil money.
A Climate Change Exhibit Asks ‘What If We Get It Right?’
A new exhibit at Brooklyn’s Pioneer Works museum explores the possibility of a hopeful climate future.
8:58
Kenya’s Geothermal Boom Could Help Power Africa
The geologically active East African Rift System has already helped Kenya become the world’s seventh largest geothermal producer.
12:04
A Week Of Climate Protests, Meetings, Pledges, And Action
2023’s Climate Week NYC witnessed hundreds of events, protests, and pledges from world leaders at the UN General Assembly meeting.