Ben Romberg
@benromberg.bsky.social
Strategist, journalist, observer, mostly on politics, tech, environment and media. Views my own.
Rapid development and deployment of powerful generative #AI models comes with #environmental consequences, including increased electricity demand and water consumption news.mit.edu/2025/explain...
Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact
MIT News explores the environmental and sustainability implications of generative AI technologies and applications.
news.mit.edu
July 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Rapid development and deployment of powerful generative #AI models comes with #environmental consequences, including increased electricity demand and water consumption news.mit.edu/2025/explain...
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Indigenous people make up only 6% of the global population but protect 80% of the world’s biodiversity. To tackle the #ClimateCrisis, humanity must embrace their wisdom. A collective shift in consciousness is crucial—Indigenous communities cannot fight this battle alone.
March 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Indigenous people make up only 6% of the global population but protect 80% of the world’s biodiversity. To tackle the #ClimateCrisis, humanity must embrace their wisdom. A collective shift in consciousness is crucial—Indigenous communities cannot fight this battle alone.
Global sea ice fell to a record low in February, scientists have said, a symptom of an atmosphere fouled by planet-heating pollutants #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global sea ice hit ‘all-time minimum’ in February, scientists say
Scientists called the news ‘particularly worrying’ because ice reflects sunlight and cools the planet
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Global sea ice fell to a record low in February, scientists have said, a symptom of an atmosphere fouled by planet-heating pollutants #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Data tracks how Earth’s heating has led to rising sea levels and extreme weather – yet there is no sign of emissions slowing #ClimateAction #ClimateChange www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The climate crisis in charts: how 2024 has set unwanted new records
Data tracks how Earth’s heating has led to rising sea levels and extreme weather – yet there is no sign of emissions slowing
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Data tracks how Earth’s heating has led to rising sea levels and extreme weather – yet there is no sign of emissions slowing #ClimateAction #ClimateChange www.theguardian.com/environment/...