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AI Could Soon Use More Water Than Humanity Drinks, UN Warns
A new United Nations University report warns that AI-powered data centres could consume enough water to meet the annual domestic needs of 1.3 billion people by 2030, highlighting the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence beyond carbon
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Pollution And Energy Use To Double In 4 Years As AI Grows: UN Study
By 2030, data centers will account for nearly 3% of the world's projected electricity use, with 935 trillion watt-hours.
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Civilians Would Rather Have Nuclear Power Plants Than AI Data Centres In Their Neighbourhood: Survey
As per a new survey, 71 per cent of Americans oppose AI data centres over environmental concerns.
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Israel-Gaza War Produced 33 Million Tonnes Carbon Dioxide, Study Reveals
A new study finds the Israel-Gaza war has generated 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, exposing the hidden environmental cost of modern warfare and urging better global reporting.
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Sam Altman Rejects AI Power Use Argument With "Totally Insane" Comment, Internet Reacts
He stated that training a human takes about 20 years of life and food, equivalent to the energy used in AI model training.
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'Have you filed this for media publicity?': SC refuses to entertain Jairam Ramesh plea on ex‑post facto clearances
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh challenging the grant of ex-post facto environmental clearances (EC).
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New Research Reveals Devastating Impact Of Pet Dogs On Wildlife
There are an estimated 1 billion domesticated dogs in the world. Most are owned animals - pets, companions or working animals who share their lives with humans.
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Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000
Over the past 20 years, Greenland’s glaciers have melted enough to expose 1,620 kilometres of new coastline, altering the Arctic’s geography. Satellite data from 2000 to 2020 tracked these changes, showing significant ice loss. The study also identified 35 newly exposed islands, some of which remain unclaimed on existing maps. Scientists warn o...
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Brazil Cuts Down Thousands Of Trees In Amazon Rainforest To Build Road For Climate Summit
Brazil is facing criticism for cutting down thousands of trees in the Amazon rainforest to build a road for the COP30 climate summit, despite the country's claims of commitment to environmental protection.
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Greenland's Ice Sheet Approaches Dangerous Tipping Point Amid Rapid Melting
Greenland’s massive ice sheet is losing ice at an accelerating rate, with scientists warning that a global temperature rise of just 2°C could trigger irreversible collapse. The loss of 230 gigatons of ice per year is the estimated threshold for this tipping point. If melting continues at current rates, sea levels could rise by approximately 7 me...
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
A study has detected microplastics and nanoplastics in human brain tissue, showing a 50 percent increase in levels over recent years. The findings suggest these particles may bypass the blood-brain barrier, leading to concerns over potential health effects. Experts are now focusing on how these plastics enter the brain and their possible role in ne...
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Microbes Uncovered in Amazon Peatlands Could Alter Global Carbon Dynamics
Microscopic organisms found in the tropical peatlands of Peru’s northwestern Amazon are helping regulate the carbon cycle, a key factor in Earth’s climate. These microbes, part of the Bathyarchaeia group, thrive in waterlogged, oxygen-deprived conditions and exhibit unique metabolic behaviours that either store or release carbon. Researchers wa...
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2024 Marks Earth's Hottest Year Ever, Surpassing Critical 1.5 degree Celsius Warming Limit
In 2024, Earth recorded its hottest year ever, surpassing the critical 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold for the first time in history. This significant temperature increase has been linked to intensified weather events, rising sea levels, and widespread environmental damage. The year saw an alarming rise in climate-related disasters, with the U...
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Permafrost Thawing Could Accelerate Climate Change, Here’s What It Means
Permafrost, a frozen layer rich in organic matter, is degrading due to rising temperatures. By the end of the century, researchers predict significant thawing, releasing carbon into the atmosphere. In a study by Zhengzhou University and Purdue University, thawing scenarios under two climate pathways (SSP126 and SSP585) project the release of up to ...
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AI Could Soon Use More Water Than Humanity Drinks, UN Warns
A new United Nations University report warns that AI-powered data centres could consume enough water to meet the annual domestic needs of 1.3 billion people by 2030, highlighting the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence beyond carbon
-
Pollution And Energy Use To Double In 4 Years As AI Grows: UN Study
By 2030, data centers will account for nearly 3% of the world's projected electricity use, with 935 trillion watt-hours.
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Civilians Would Rather Have Nuclear Power Plants Than AI Data Centres In Their Neighbourhood: Survey
As per a new survey, 71 per cent of Americans oppose AI data centres over environmental concerns.
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Israel-Gaza War Produced 33 Million Tonnes Carbon Dioxide, Study Reveals
A new study finds the Israel-Gaza war has generated 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, exposing the hidden environmental cost of modern warfare and urging better global reporting.
-
Sam Altman Rejects AI Power Use Argument With "Totally Insane" Comment, Internet Reacts
He stated that training a human takes about 20 years of life and food, equivalent to the energy used in AI model training.
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'Have you filed this for media publicity?': SC refuses to entertain Jairam Ramesh plea on ex‑post facto clearances
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh challenging the grant of ex-post facto environmental clearances (EC).
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New Research Reveals Devastating Impact Of Pet Dogs On Wildlife
There are an estimated 1 billion domesticated dogs in the world. Most are owned animals - pets, companions or working animals who share their lives with humans.
-
Greenland’s Melting Glaciers Expose 1,620 km of New Coastline Since 2000
Over the past 20 years, Greenland’s glaciers have melted enough to expose 1,620 kilometres of new coastline, altering the Arctic’s geography. Satellite data from 2000 to 2020 tracked these changes, showing significant ice loss. The study also identified 35 newly exposed islands, some of which remain unclaimed on existing maps. Scientists warn o...
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Brazil Cuts Down Thousands Of Trees In Amazon Rainforest To Build Road For Climate Summit
Brazil is facing criticism for cutting down thousands of trees in the Amazon rainforest to build a road for the COP30 climate summit, despite the country's claims of commitment to environmental protection.
-
Greenland's Ice Sheet Approaches Dangerous Tipping Point Amid Rapid Melting
Greenland’s massive ice sheet is losing ice at an accelerating rate, with scientists warning that a global temperature rise of just 2°C could trigger irreversible collapse. The loss of 230 gigatons of ice per year is the estimated threshold for this tipping point. If melting continues at current rates, sea levels could rise by approximately 7 me...
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
A study has detected microplastics and nanoplastics in human brain tissue, showing a 50 percent increase in levels over recent years. The findings suggest these particles may bypass the blood-brain barrier, leading to concerns over potential health effects. Experts are now focusing on how these plastics enter the brain and their possible role in ne...
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Microbes Uncovered in Amazon Peatlands Could Alter Global Carbon Dynamics
Microscopic organisms found in the tropical peatlands of Peru’s northwestern Amazon are helping regulate the carbon cycle, a key factor in Earth’s climate. These microbes, part of the Bathyarchaeia group, thrive in waterlogged, oxygen-deprived conditions and exhibit unique metabolic behaviours that either store or release carbon. Researchers wa...
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2024 Marks Earth's Hottest Year Ever, Surpassing Critical 1.5 degree Celsius Warming Limit
In 2024, Earth recorded its hottest year ever, surpassing the critical 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold for the first time in history. This significant temperature increase has been linked to intensified weather events, rising sea levels, and widespread environmental damage. The year saw an alarming rise in climate-related disasters, with the U...
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Permafrost Thawing Could Accelerate Climate Change, Here’s What It Means
Permafrost, a frozen layer rich in organic matter, is degrading due to rising temperatures. By the end of the century, researchers predict significant thawing, releasing carbon into the atmosphere. In a study by Zhengzhou University and Purdue University, thawing scenarios under two climate pathways (SSP126 and SSP585) project the release of up to ...
