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68 articles about 58 events for “Environmental Impact of AI”.
“"But in terms of new and very aggressive tariff measures, I think Congress would absolutely push back against that, on both sides of the aisle, actually."”
“The fact that the president conceded the result and acknowledged the impact of the Iran war has been taken as a positive in markets.”
““The elections themselves should not have a big impact on oil prices, which will be driven mainly by perceived and actual interplay of diplomacy and military escalation between the US and Iran,” he said.”
“The event unveiled a $288 million conservation pledge aimed at helping Commonwealth nations protect 30 per cent of their land and oceans by 2030.”
“The aide spoke about Charles’s input into the family of nations: “The King, in his role as head of the Commonwealth, contributes ideas and encouragement on a wide range of issues, delivering practical results which help improve the lives of millions – as you…”
“The aide spoke about Charles’s input into the family of nations: “The King, in his role as head of the Commonwealth, contributes ideas and encouragement on a wide range of issues, delivering practical results which help improve the lives of millions – as you…”
“Helsinki: Finnish police have opened a criminal investigation into Google’s clearing of 330 hectares of forest for an AI data centre, a project the government had championed.”
“Tuike cleared about 330 hectares of forest in Muhos and nearly 200 hectares at a second site in Kajaani before mandatory environmental impact assessments were completed.”
“Finnish police have launched a criminal investigation into suspected breaches of environmental law at the construction site of a planned Google data centre in northern Finland.”
“Existential concerns about AI have grown, says Ali Mortell, the firm’s director of research, but data centers’ concrete local impacts—including higher energy bills, noise, and environmental concerns—were far more salient.”
“US midterms: AI data centre boom is set for upheaval after US election rout Data centre developers seeking to build dozens of sprawling artificial intelligence campuses across Texas were already dealing with a suspension of approvals under Republican Texas…”
“The legal challenges to Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court on Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.”
“The lawsuit raises concerns about how the would impact emergency responses in a region where joint operations are the norm, including the between a military helicopter and airliner that killed 67.The Republican administration, in a recent court filing, said…”
““The crew of the vessel have been reported as safe and there is no reported environmental impact at this time,” the UKMTO said on X.”
“The status of the crew is unknown, and so far no information has emerged pertaining to damage or environmental impact.”
“There are a number of factors that could affect the future operations of Shell and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements included in this announcement, including (without limitation): (a) price…”
“Quarter Analysis1 Income attributable to Shell plc shareholders was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings and includes the impact of identified items and a current cost of supplies adjustment of $0.4 billion.”
“Among them are approved plans for 450 homes within yards of Hook Wood in Gillingham, Kent, which residents fear will have a devastating impact on local wildlife.”
“For decades, CEQA has required public agencies to study the environmental impact of projects they have some discretion over.”
“The Board has authorized IPC to apply for renewal of the NCIB into 2027 as we continue to see share repurchases as an effective way to return value to shareholders at the same time as IPC aims to grow production and cash flows.””
““Data centres often have nondisclosure agreements, so even local air quality boards may not know the impact of data centres on air quality,” said Lin.”
“'We must also assess the potential environmental harm and increased wildfire risk, and the loss of land that could impact our food security.”
“…Phase 3 drill program in Q3 2026, more than two years ahead of schedule. - Completion of the 45,000-meter Phase 3 drill program satisfies the exploration component of the Furnas earn-in agreement with Vale Base Metals. - The Company continues to advance key…”
“Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, has called for speeding up the permit process and easing environmental reviews as part of a plan to "Build, baby, build!"”
“…ning the US buildout, governments’ ambitions to harness the AI boom elsewhere are also facing hurdles: The developer of a massive data center in the Australian outback scrapped its construction timeline after the regulator extended its review period, and…”
“Tales of data centers’ impact on this election may have been greatly exaggerated.”
“"I could smell it in the air and my throat became very dry.”
“The event’s special guest, Stacey Abrams, focused on the health impacts of abortion bans, including maternal deaths in her home state of Georgia.”
“The decision, which will have been more financially and environmentally costly than if the prime minister had travelled to London, leaves him open to accusations of hypocrisy after Labour repeatedly criticised Rishi Sunak for his use of private planes and…”
“In Arizona, where summer temperatures regularly hit triple digits, air conditioning can be a matter of life and death.”
“Greenpeace deploys boulders to block trawling in sea protected for porpoises Environmentalists say they have deployed boulders weighing up to two tonnes each to prevent destructive fishing in an area of the sea created to protect porpoises.”
“None of the crew members onboard the vessel were injured, and there was no environmental impact from the attack, the report said.”
“Mr Ballard, who was stationed at Futenma Air Base, was found walking alone in Okinawa city on the day of the alleged offences, and was arrested the following day on suspicion of robbery and murder.”
“In September, the nation filed for a judicial review of the project’s exemption from a provincial environmental impact assessment.”
“Weeks into the new job, she was invited to a meeting with consultants pitching a $1.6bn AI hyperscale datacenter campus that an undisclosed big tech company wanted to build just outside of town.”
“Official approval opens door for Highland release NatureScot approved the releases after carrying out detailed environmental checks and consulting local landowners, farmers and Highland communities.”
“Nakilat, officially known as Qatar Gas Transport Co., said the Al Mayeda sustained damage Friday night but no crew members were injured, and there was no environmental impact.”
“The wildland is known for its biodiversity, home to hundreds of important species and a concentration of rare environmental resources.”
“Warmoeskerken’s company LieLei, based in the port city of Rotterdam, focuses on erotic products that are vegan, as well as better for the environment and ethically produced.”
“(Ben Stansall/Getty Images) As the King set off for his Caribbean visit this past week, much attention focused on how he would address the devastating impacts of the transatlantic slave trade and calls for an apology and reparations from the British…”
“Could one of Britain's lost wild predators return to its forests after more than 1,300 years?”
“When she speaks, there’s a sense of exhaustion and, at times, even hopelessness.”
“Following the discovery of gold in what would become known as Western Australia’s Goldfields region in the late 19th century, few would predict the impact the resources industry would grow to have on the fledgling state.”
“The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection approved Fundamental Data's air-quality permit without, according to Tucker United and other activist groups, conducting a comprehensive assessment of the facility's potential public-health impacts on…”
“Residents in and around the Adelaide Hills have said they will fight an AI data centre proposed for a block just outside of Mount Torrens.”
“The question is how California’s water regulators will move forward without the buy-in of major water users these agreements had aimed to bring on board, and whether the regulatory backup will hold if they don’t.”
“… possible abuses Canada is under renewed pressure to hold Canadian companies accountable for alleged human rights and environmental abuses abroad, months after the government announced it was shuttering a corporate watchdog office that investigated…”
“A growing network of island reserves The protection of Jenkins Creek and Jenkins Bay adds to several other conservation projects carried out by environmental groups across Lasqueti Island in recent years.”
“Why local elections matter these midterms With a low likelihood of federal climate policy under Trump, regardless of the outcome of the midterms, state races are where most environmental advocates are looking.”
“…vasive wild pigs in Manitoba Experts warn animals pose risk of African swine flu spread if disease arrives in Canada Thermal drones and environmental DNA testing are showing promise in strengthening Manitoba's fight against invasive, destructive and…”
“Dan Farber, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley , suggested they could investigate possible conflicts of interest or corruption, like the Trump administration intervening in a federal lawsuit to allow Elon Musk to continue using portable…”
““When I’m elected again, I’ll continue to lead efforts to combat the economic and national security impacts of climate change on our local community, invest in energy projects that create jobs and lower prices, and protect clean air and water,””
“Ronald Reagan signed the law in 1970, CEQA has entangled construction projects of every sort in a maze of hearings, Environmental Impact Reports, and litigation.”
“Many states are offering the chance to impact conservation and wildlife as well, through ballot measures focused on things like dedicating more money to habitat protection or mitigating the impacts of climate change.”
“Both of the service members recently added as nonhostile deaths were airmen, including one who died of an illness and another from unspecified causes that remain under investigation, The Washington Post quoted the Air Force as saying.”
“As the CEO and first-time female founder of Saie, one of the fastest growing beauty brands, Laney Crowell has shown how to build a business with social impact and purpose.”
“This is a company seeking to build advanced AI systems that proponents hope will transform how we work, save us from terrible diseases, resolve our deep environmental problems and improve the quality of our lives.”
“Resources for the Future, a nonpartisan environmental think tank, released modeling this morning on the effects of the bill – as written – on emissions and electricity prices.”
“A second motion calling for better regulation of the social, economic and environmental impacts of data centres was also passed, amid ongoing concerns over land, energy and water use.”
“In that sense, the biggest environmental impact of Lula’s victory may be the lessons it provides for campaigners elsewhere.”
“You capture the cumulative impact of a sustained airstrikes campaign in an El Niño flooding context.””
“Abre’ Conner, director of environmental justice at the NAACP, said about industrial facilities, “but because of the recent rise of AI data centers, our communities are bearing the brunt of climate decisions without our voices being centered in the decisions.””
“The research firm Wood Mackenzie even estimates that AI could unlock 1 trillion extra barrels of oil globally by helping companies "wring substantially more oil out of producing reservoirs."”
“N.S. premier doubles down on complaint to professor over AI data centre comments Premier Tim Houston says he's glad his communication adviser sent the critical email Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is doubling down on a complaint his office sent to a…”
“There are a number of factors that could affect the future operations of Shell and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements included in this announcement, including (without limitation): (a) price…”
“The resulting air pollution has been linked to heart conditions, respiratory issues, and elevated cancer risks, according to a number of environmental studies.”
“The exact sequence of events, the traffic conditions and the circumstances of the impact will have to be established by the investigation,"”
“Backbenchers worried about the environmental impact of the project are now urging their whips and Downing Street not to allow other ministers to intervene in Fahnbulleh’s decision.”