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30 articles about 30 events for “Environmental Impact of AI” from Times of India.
“Commissioners weighed environmental impact, housing need, traffic, health and safety, night lighting, the local economy, social development and recreation before reaching their final decision.”
“When McClellan Air Force Base closed in July 2001, the decision threatened thousands of jobs and raised concerns about the economic future of the surrounding Sacramento community.”
“Placer Land Trust filed the lawsuit to block infrastructure construction through Clover Valley, an area of oak woodland and wetlands in Rocklin, California.”
“Indonesia’s air pollution index recorded readings exceeding 1,000 in some parts of Borneo and Sumatra.”
“Although the centre was designed to attract visitors and investment to the neighbourhood, questions about historic parkland, environmental changes and housing affordability remain part of the wider discussion about its impact.”
“Today, according to environmental organisation Action For Nature, Nithya leads a growing coalition of more than 450 young people known as “Water Warriors”, conducts weekly environmental leadership sessions and has helped students launch more than 100 local…”
“According to a report by Action for Nature, he is the winner of the 2026 Eco-Hero title for founding a campaign centred on mangrove restoration and environmental education.”
“His project, titled “Implementation of Bioengineered Cryobacteria to Enhance the Glacial Albedo of Arctic Ice to Reverse Climate Change-Induced Rise in Sea Levels”, uses climate modelling to examine the potential impact on ice loss and rising sea levels.”
“Rotterdam’s waterways require constant dredging to keep the port’s channels and basins navigable, producing millions of cubic metres of sediment each year.”
“These practices reflect its aim of producing food while limiting the potential impact of agriculture on the surrounding environment.”
“A 2.6-metre-tall statue of US president Donald Trump, naked and coated in 23-karat gold leaf, has been installed inside the European parliament in Strasbourg, France.”
“A 2022 environmental impact statement prepared for the commercial-center application described the property as a reclaimed former sand and gravel mine and examined the consequences of turning it into a large commercial subdivision.”
“The Prize's June 2026 impact update additionally reported 21 million tonnes of water saved, reused or recycled and improved air quality in regions home to 600 million people.”
“Much of this has taken place through her umbrella organisation Emerson Collective, an organisation focused on impact investing, philanthropy and advocacy around environmental justice, health, immigration and education.”
“A Florida State University doctoral candidate is trying to tackle one of the most persistent classes of environmental contaminants with a technology designed not just to capture PFAS, but potentially destroy them.”
“Actor Hugh Jackman joined Humanitix as its Head of Impact in April 2026, several years after the organisation began directing profits to charity.”
“That fitted with their broader aim of keeping their environmental footprint as low as they could while travelling.”
“Despite the offer, residents have raised concerns about noise, light pollution, property values, energy demand, water use and the long-term impact of the development.”
“Alok's UNEP appointment brings music and environmental work together UNEP's announcement in Nairobi formally made Alok one of the organisation's Global Goodwill Ambassadors.”
“Residents have raised concerns about its environmental impact, water and energy use, and the level of public review before the project moves ahead.”
“For New Jersey officials, the larger question is how to support AI development without allowing environmental safeguards to become an afterthought.”
“Maxson soon started Trash Turtles, a youth-focused environmental nonprofit with the mission to 'Save the planet one piece of trash at a time'.”
“The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has highlighted the project as an example of using stream restoration and green infrastructure to address both flooding and heat.”
“The Village of Grayslake has similarly emphasised the financial impact.”
“Instead of treating every solar plant as an individual project, the company aims to turn deployment into a repeatable process.”
“…ational Geographic Researchers calculated the water footprint of 96 million shade balls The researchers looked at the water footprint of manufacturing the shade balls rather than treating them as if they appeared at the reservoir without an environmental…”
“Cigarette butts are one of the world’s most common forms of litter, but the researchers have found a way to reuse this waste by incorporating it into bricks.”
“The impact changed the local rock formations, bringing ancient layers of limestone closer to the surface.”
“The basic idea is straightforward: instead of producing cold through energy-intensive mechanical refrigeration, the facility makes use of naturally cold air or water already available outside.”
“PC: AI Generated How recycled materials are changing the design of cement boards The project addresses two major challenges in construction that are the environmental impact of cement production and pressure on resources such as sand and gravel.”