Catskill Animal Sanctuary, located in Saugerties, N.Y., finds itself at a crossroads, as it contemplates relocation due to the effects of climate change. The sanctuary, a haven for neglected and abused animals, is struggling to rehabilitate 42 sheep who are suffering due to the increased rainfall and flooding. Climate change, a global issue that is […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) a revolutionary method used to appraise the environmental impacts associated with the entire life cycle of a product or service. It’s a tool that provides a holistic view of the environmental consequences of a product, right from its inception to its eventual disposal. It’s instrumental in […]
San Francisco-based startup, Magic AI, recently raised an impressive $117 million in a Series B funding round spearheaded by NFDG Ventures. CapitalG and Elad Gil also participated in the round, pushing Magic AI’s total funding north of $145 million. Launched in 2022, Magic AI is dedicated to the development of an AI software engineer capable […]
The Rise of AI-Enabled Cyber Threats As the digital frontier expands, cybersecurity has become a critical concern with the emergence of AI-enabled cyber threats. Hackers, often sponsored by nation-states known for their cyber operations, are leveraging artificial intelligence to amplify their malicious activities. The use of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT by these cybercriminals […]
The city of Chicago is taking legal action against five prominent oil and gas companies for their alleged contributions to climate change. The companies named in the lawsuit include BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Exxon Mobil, and Shell. Along with these companies, the American Petroleum Institute (API), a major trade association for the oil and gas industry, […]
Nestled in the southern part of Los Angeles County, Viet’s residence sits on a steep slope that has become a cause for concern due to the threat of landslides, particularly during heavy rainstorms. The atmospheric river storms that battered Los Angeles in early February have led to extensive damage, triggering high-volume flash floods and landslides, […]
Elon Musk, the charismatic entrepreneur and visionary, has once again sparked intrigue within the technology community. This time, he has hinted at a potential partnership between his company, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Midjourney, an AI-generated art platform. The potential alliance between these two innovative entities has generated a buzz within the tech industry, […]
Adobe is currently in the process of beta testing an innovative AI Assistant for Reader and Acrobat. This advanced tool aims to assist users in managing and understanding their PDF documents more efficiently. The AI Assistant, named “AI Assistant in Acrobat,” is designed to make it easier for users to find and understand information in […]
Reforestation in the eastern United States has been instrumental in counteracting the effects of climate change, specifically by reducing the rising temperatures associated with it. An extensive reforestation project, initiated in the 1920s, has sprawled across an area larger than England and has been driven by urban migration and a government tree-planting program. Interestingly, this […]
Using clean and affordable geothermal energy, researchers have recently developed an innovative method for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This new system, known as Direct Air CO2 Capture with CO2 Utilization and Storage (DACCUS), leverages Earth’s natural heat to power Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies (DACC) systems, introducing a novel approach to tackling […]