Apr 06 Vice President Harris promotes renewable energy deal in Georgia visit By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Continuing its efforts to promote renewable energy, the Biden administration on Thursday announced what it says will be the largest community solar effort in U.S. history, enough to power 140,000 homes and businesses in three states. Continue reading
Apr 06 Climbing methane levels in the atmosphere are contributing to overall rise in greenhouse gases By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Methane's rise in 2022 was its fourth-sharpest increase since NOAA began systematic measurements in 1983. Methane gas leaks from wells and natural gas lines and wafts from manure ponds, decomposing landfills, and directly from livestock. Continue reading
Apr 06 Coal burning capacity climbs worldwide despite pledges to reduce use By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press The capacity to burn coal for power went up in 2022 despite global promises to phase down the fuel that’s the biggest source of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere, a report Wednesday found. The coal fleet grew by 19.5 gigawatts… Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 6:17 The potential dangers as artificial intelligence grows more sophisticated and popular By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris, Dorothy Hastings Over the past few months, artificial intelligence has managed to create award-winning art, pass the bar exam and even diagnose illnesses better than some doctors. But as AI grows more sophisticated and popular, the voices warning against the potential dangers… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 7:13 Global Seed Vault becomes more important than ever as climate change threatens crops When you think of fresh produce and fields of grain, the Arctic may not spring to mind. But just 800 miles from the North Pole, the Global Seed Vault holds emergency stockpiles of most of the world's crops. It provides… Continue watching
Apr 04 EPA says Florida has most lead pipes in U.S. By Michael Phillis, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency survey released Tuesday is important because it will be a factor in how $15 billion in infrastructure money will be doled out to find and replace such lines. Continue reading
Apr 04 Biden says tech companies must ensure AI products are safe for individuals, national security By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden met with his council of advisers on science and technology about the "risks and opportunities" that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence development pose for individual users and national security. Continue reading
Apr 04 Meet the 4 astronauts who will fly around the moon during NASA’s Artemis II mission By Wendy Whitman Cobb, The Conversation The Artemis II mission is scheduled for launch in late 2024 and is a critical step towards NASA’s goals of establishing a permanent human presence on and near the moon. Continue reading
Apr 04 U.S. computer chip controls threaten China’s tech ambitions By Joe McDonald, Associated Press President Xi Jinping’s government sees the chips that are used in everything from phones to kitchen appliances to fighter jets as crucial assets in its strategic rivalry with Washington and efforts to gain wealth and global influence. Continue reading
Apr 04 Biden makes $450M available for clean energy projects at coal mines By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Joe Biden's administration is making $450 million available for solar farms and other clean energy projects across the country at the site of current or former coal mines. Continue reading