Category: Agriculture
Another US City Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Gas-powered leaf blowers are a real problem for the environment. They discharge toxic chemicals and planet-warming emissions into the air and disrupt natural habitats. If you have any skepticism, a 2023 report makes it clear: the impacts of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment generated more than 600,000 tons of carbon … [continued]
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Cougar cubs found in U.P. for first time in more than a century
By Katie Thoresen, WXPR
This story was originally published by WXPR. WXPR is a community-licensed public radio station serving north central Wisconsin and adjacent areas of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Listen to their stories here.
Cougar cubs have been found in Michigan.
PHOTOS: The 85th London Farm Show
The 85th London Farm Show is on until Sunday at the Agriplex and BMO Centre in London.
AI’s Power Hunger Grabs Attention—Its Climate Wins Deserve More
Artificial intelligence is often criticized for its energy intensity, with large-scale models like GPT-4 consuming tens of gigawatt-hours during training. However, it’s important to place this within the broader context of energy consumption and AI use case trends. I published a couple of times on demand to provide context, and … [continued]
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Study Shows Solar And Farming Can Co-Exist In UK
Researchers in the UK show how solar and farming can compliment each other and contribute to energy and food security.
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