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In a recent public letter, OpenAI employees have sounded an alarm about the potential risks associated with AI development without adequate oversight. The letter, which includes signatures from influential figures in AI research such as Geoffrey Hinton, Yoshua Bengio, and Stuart Russell, underscores the necessity for safety oversight within the AI industry. The document also […]
The global climate crisis continues to escalate as data from the European Union’s Copernicus climate monitoring service reveals that the earth has experienced 12 straight months of record-breaking heat from June 2023 to May 2024. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for decisive action to mitigate the detrimental impacts of climate change. United Nations […]
Governor Wes Moore of Maryland is taking a firm stance against climate change. He has recently signed an executive order which obligates state agencies to devise a comprehensive plan to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As per this order, each agency is expected to submit a detailed report by November 1, outlining […]
As climate change effects become more prominent, oil and gas companies find themselves in the legal crosshairs. These companies are now turning to the Supreme Court, seeking intervention to prevent an onslaught of lawsuits that aim to hold them accountable for climate change-related costs. The legal actions threatening the industry share similarities with the successful […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Jet streams. Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere that flow from west to east around the globe. These powerful air currents, typically found at altitudes of about 9 to 16 kilometers (30,000 to 52,000 feet), can reach speeds of over […]
Superyachts, the floating palaces owned by the world’s wealthy elites, are more than just symbols of opulence. They are increasingly being viewed as significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to what lifestyle social scientist Gregory Salle refers to as “ecocide”. There are approximately 6,000 superyachts, defined as vessels over 30 meters, cruising the world’s […]