The Aporia
The Aporia
10 articles about 10 events for “Environmental Impact of AI” from Evening Standard.
“The Climate Action Committee is seeking out evidence on the environmental impacts of hyperscale data centres, from their construction and operation to the long-term management and disposal of waste, hardware and other materials.”
““The council is of course mindful of the potential environmental impacts of data centres within the borough, as we are of all industries and developments, and must, and do, consider them at great length when proposals are presented to us,” she said.”
“…olistic’ approach required to tackle flooding William sympathised with residents in the rural settlement of Skenfrith who might be “anxious” about extreme weather events he said were no longer “one in 50-year” occurrences but seemed to be happening every…”
“The financial support recognises the financial impact of the conservation measures on those who depend on the fishery, while helping retain the specialist skills, knowledge and fishing capacity associated with one of Northern Ireland’s most distinctive…”
“Animal rights organisation Peta has offered to help repair Belfast’s Big Fish sculpture – in exchange for a pro-vegan plaque.”
“As with charity shops, it is the army of volunteers who are helping to keep our old things in circulation, which is the best outcome.The longer clothes are in use and in this country, the lower the environmental impact.”
“The cost of international flights might have to increase by hundreds of pounds by 2050, to pay for measures that will help the airline sector cut its carbon pollution to zero overall, known as net zero, it said.”
“Campaigners say data centres have a large impact on air quality - just one of Mr Moberly’s concerns.”
“The global war on AI data centres: Why cities including London are rebelling against big tech The approval of one in London’s Brick Lane is the latest of the many colossal data centres mushrooming across the country — but will a backlash halt the march of AI?”
“Deputy council leader Tim Barnes said: "We’re extremely disappointed that MHCLG [the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government] has ignored legitimate concerns about the impact this scheme will have on central London.”