Tag #Environmental Impact

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New York Bitcoin Mine Threatens Rural Community

Located in Dresden, New York, the Greenidge Generation plant, a natural gas peaking plant and bitcoin mine operating since 2019, generates noise and water pollution, harming residents' health and the local ecosystem, while its high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions threaten the region'...

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Smaller AI Models: 50 Times Less Pollution, But at What Cost?

A study comparing 14 open-source AI models found that smaller models generate up to 50 times less pollution than larger ones, though with reduced accuracy; researchers are developing a tool to help users select the least polluting model for each task, addressing the growing environmental impact of A...

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Barcelona Airport Expands to Attract Asian Flights Amidst Environmental Concerns

Barcelona-El Prat airport is undergoing a "3.2 billion euro expansion to increase long-haul flights, particularly from Asia, aiming to boost tourism and the Catalan economy, despite environmental concerns and existing overtourism.

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Trump's Military Parade: $45 Million in Emissions and Symbolic Costs

Donald Trump's upcoming military parade on June 14th will generate over 2 million kilograms of planet-heating pollution, costing $45 million and raising concerns about autocracy and resource allocation.

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El Prat Airport Expansion Faces Opposition from Two Mayors

Mayors of Castelldefels and El Prat oppose the El Prat airport expansion plan due to insufficient health impact mitigation and lacking environmental assessments, while other mayors support the project citing economic benefits and improved infrastructure.

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Kakhovka Dam Destruction: Unexpected Ecological Recovery and Water Crisis

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in June 2023 initially created a desert, but within a year, the area has seen a remarkable ecological recovery with diverse plant and animal life, raising questions about the future of dam reconstruction and water resources in the region.

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Dcycle: Streamlining Environmental Data for Business Sustainability

Dcycle, a Spanish company founded in 2021, provides a data platform helping businesses measure and communicate their environmental impact, addressing inefficiencies in existing methods, and currently boasts over 1000 clients, €1.5 million in 2024 revenue, and €10 million in funding.

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Más Madrid Challenges Madrid F1 Circuit Permit

Más Madrid is challenging the Madrid Formula 1 circuit's construction permit, claiming it's falsely classified as temporary, enabling a simplified environmental assessment despite the project's 10-year lifespan and significant environmental impacts, including noise pollution affecting nearby residen...

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Air Travel's Resurgence: A Global Connectivity Boom and Environmental Challenge

Air travel has rebounded sharply since 2016, with 46% of passengers now under 35, defying the previous "flight shame" movement; however, the industry faces the challenge of reducing its environmental impact, which accounts for 2-3% of global CO2 emissions.

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Woodside Granted Extension on Controversial Gas Project

Woodside Energy received an extension to respond to Australian federal government conditions on its North West Shelf gas project extension, prompting continued protests from environmental groups concerned about the project's impact on ancient Aboriginal rock art and climate change, while the company...

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Kakhovka Dam Destruction: A Unique Ecological Dilemma

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in June 2023, resulting in the draining of its reservoir, has unexpectedly led to the rapid flourishing of vegetation and wildlife in the newly exposed floodplain along the Dnieper River, creating a unique ecological dilemma between nature conservation and the reg...

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Kakhovka Dam Destruction: Ecological Revival and Water Crisis

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in June 2023 resulted in the resurgence of a natural floodplain along the Dnieper River in Ukraine, fostering remarkable biodiversity with nearly 500 flowering plant species and diverse animal life, creating a potential national park but raising concerns about wat...

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