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Heather O'Leary
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She/her | Sustainability Engagement at UIC
English PhD student working on mad studies and climate fiction
Reposted by Heather O'Leary
Don't @ me about environmental impacts of genAI vs shit like playing video games or whatever. Just go read this 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
May 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
#HandsOff Chicago!
April 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Reposted by Heather O'Leary
More than 1500 of us show up to #standupforscience2025, even @durbin.senate.gov
March 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Reposted by Heather O'Leary
Extremely likely. Beyond avian flu, there are a number of concerning pathogens that could reach pandemic status and our public health system is being dismantled.
Our money is on drug-resistant bugs plus something novel but the list is long.
February 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM