Category: Climate change
Why the Climate Fight is Critical to Europe’s Security
If we want peace, we need to end our reliance on oil, writes T&E’s William Todts Europe could be at war with Russia within 5 years. Anyone who has watched last week’s ambush of Ukraine’s Zelensky in the White House knows Europe can’t count on the US anymore. It is time … [continued]
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Ann Arbor “Public Power” petition promised after study voted down
Organizers with the group “Ann Arbor for Public Power” say they’re planning a ballot petition campaign with hopes to reach the ballot in 2026. The Ann Arbor city council at its Monday night meeting rejected a proposal to spend nearly two million dollars on a feasibility study regarding the creation of a city-owned utility network. Some councilmembers who voted “no” said they’re concerned about spending the money for the study in the face of ongoing federal budget cuts by the Trump administration.
Stateside Podcast: How did this Michigan snowy owl turn orange?
A very rare sighting in the thumb region of Michigan this winter: an orange snowy owl. But how did it get that way?
DNR aims for hunting and fishing license fee increases amid expected deficit
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expecting a deficit this year. It primarily funds hunting and fishing related-programs from the sales of hunting and fishing licenses, and it is supportive of an increase in the price of these fees to continue its work.
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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