Missouri and the World
Massive data centers built to power artificial intelligence are facing growing opposition across the United States, with new polling showing strong public resistance – especially among women.
According to a recent Gallup survey, more than two-thirds of Americans oppose the construction of large data center complexes in their communities, as reported by The 19th. [Read more…] about Americans increasingly oppose AI data centers as environmental concerns grow
For years, most climate discussions have focused on replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy such as wind and solar power.
But some scientists now argue that the challenge goes far beyond simply generating cleaner electricity.
According to analysis published by The Conversation, a significant share of fossil fuels are never burned for energy at all. Instead, they become part of the physical materials used throughout modern life – including plastics, fertilizers, insulation, synthetic fabrics and construction products. [Read more…] about Why ‘decarbonizing everything’ may be impossible – and what comes next
