Tag: Environmental impact

Haunted by malfunctioning algorithms, self-driving cars have disrupted the peace in San Francisco, leading to noisy nighttime honking that has left residents sleep-deprived. Videos...

Off the southwest tip of Iceland lies the Irminger Sea, a notorious body of water known for its stormy conditions. Despite global warming affecting...

When it comes to buying a new laptop, there are several key factors to consider if you want to make an eco-friendly choice. From...

Zimad, the creator of the popular Magic Jigsaw Puzzles mobile game, has recently announced a new partnership with Dots.eco, an organization dedicated to environmental...

Coal-filled trains transporting coal across the US have been found to pose serious health risks to residents living near the railway tracks. A recent...

Extreme heat is a serious threat that is becoming more common as the climate continues to warm. Recent incidents of deaths due to extreme...

The Paris 2024 Olympics are just around the corner, promising to be the most environmentally friendly Games ever. The Olympics Legacy and Sustainability plan...

On April 11, a small company called Graphyte started producing beige bricks in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. These bricks, similar to particle board, are being...

Techmeme Snapshot Date and Time: July 17, 2024, 12:25 AMGoogle DeepMind's Chief Scientist, Jeff Dean, recently shared insights on the impact of artificial intelligence...

Fisker, a startup facing financial troubles, is attempting to offload its unsold EVs through a deal that has sparked opposition from the U.S. Trustee's...

Rice farming is a crucial industry that feeds more than half of the world's population. However, traditional rice cultivation methods contribute to significant methane...

Amazon has proudly announced that it has achieved its goal of using 100% renewable energy to power its operations. The company reached this milestone...

More than 200 kilometers off Norway’s coast in the North Sea sits the world’s first offshore carbon capture and storage project. Built in 1996,...

The Washington Post has launched a new AI chatbot called Climate Answers to help people understand the global crisis of climate change. This chatbot...

Amazon's recent announcement claiming to have achieved 100 percent clean energy sourcing has raised eyebrows among environmental experts and concerned employees. The company's assertion...

NovoNutrients, a startup founded by David Tze, is revolutionizing the way carbon dioxide is converted into protein for both human consumption and animal feed....

It seems like wildfires are becoming more extreme and destructive all around the world. Recent events in countries like Greece, Chile, Canada, and Hawaii...

Death and destruction were rampant in the aftermath of a supervolcanic eruption in Idaho, about 1,600 kilometers away. The eruption was so intense that...

The Juneau Icefield, located near the Alaskan capital of Juneau, is experiencing accelerated melting that could soon reach an irreversible tipping point. Research conducted...

Society is shifting away from traditional fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and oil in search of greener alternatives. This transition is particularly challenging...

Seaya Capital, a Madrid-based VC fund, recently announced the closure of Seaya Andromeda, a €300 million climate-tech fund known as an 'Article 9' fund....

The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is facing a challenge when it comes to handling vast amounts of data. This data often contains inaccuracies,...

Climate change could have a significant impact on the survival of some shark species, according to a recent study. Researchers from the Biology of...

Google's greenhouse gas emissions have increased by almost 50 percent over the past five years due to the energy-intensive nature of data centers required...

Earth's temperature has been affected by the length of its days changing over time. Due to interactions with the Moon, Earth's rotation has been...

The construction industry is a major contributor to waste production in both the European Union and the United States. Sensorita, a startup based in...

Google has made a significant investment in a Taiwanese solar company, aiming to advance green energy in the region. The tech giant plans to...

Microsoft has officially ended Project Natick, their experiment with underwater data centers that began in 2015. Noelle Walsh, Head of Microsoft’s Cloud Operations +...

A video that is circulating online shows debris from a Chinese rocket falling over a populated area, causing residents to run for cover as...

Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck has been making headlines recently for his company's impressive achievements and groundbreaking innovations in the space industry. From...