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110 Million People in U.S. Under July 4 Heat Warnings and Advisories

110 Million People in U.S. Under July 4 Heat Warnings and Advisories

If you’re planning any outdoor activities this Fourth of July, be sure to hydrate regularly, wear sunscreen and watch for signs of heat stress, because it’s going to be a hot one. A large portion of the United States — 110 million people across 21 states — will experience heat-related advisories and warnings in the […]
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100 Life-Sized Elephants Lumber Along a Newport Cliff in a Global Conservation Project

100 Life-Sized Elephants Lumber Along a Newport Cliff in a Global Conservation Project

A herd of elephants has arrived in Newport, Rhode Island, on the first leg of their 3,500-mile journey across the U.S. Jointly organized by two nonprofits, Elephant Family and CoExistence, the monumental public work draws attention to the relationships between people and wildlife, particularly as the human population grows and encroaches on natural habitats.
“The Great Elephant Migration” features 100 life-sized animal sculptures crafted by the CoExistence Collective, an organization of 200 Indigenous artisans from the Bettakurumba, Paniya, Kattunayakan, and Soliga communities. More
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AI Energy Demand Drives Google’s Emissions Up 48% in Five Years

AI Energy Demand Drives Google’s Emissions Up 48% in Five Years

Google’s goal of lowering its carbon footprint is in trouble as the technology company’s energy consumption has increased due to the amount of power needed for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. According to the internet giant’s annual environmental report, its greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 13 percent in the past year, due mostly to […]
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