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  1. Fans Don’t Cool Rooms and 3 Other Myths About Home Energy Conservation

    Shutterstock Want to spend less on energy? You’re not alone. Summer’s approach means air conditioning season is almost here, just in time for a global energy crisis. Naturally, we’re all looking for ways to lower our energy bills. There’s a lot of great advice out there, from ditching incandescent lights to getting a heat pump. But there’s also some energy-saving advice that is useless—and a few tips that actually waste energy.......Continue reading.. By: Justin […]

    onlinemarketingscoops.com/2026

  2. Fans Don’t Cool Rooms and 3 Other Myths About Home Energy Conservation

    Shutterstock Want to spend less on energy? You’re not alone. Summer’s approach means air conditioning season is almost here, just in time for a global energy crisis. Naturally, we’re all looking for ways to lower our energy bills. There’s a lot of great advice out there, from ditching incandescent lights to getting a heat pump. But there’s also some energy-saving advice that is useless—and a few tips that actually waste energy.......Continue reading.. By: Justin […]

    onlinemarketingscoops.com/2026

  3. Fans Don’t Cool Rooms and 3 Other Myths About Home Energy Conservation

    Shutterstock Want to spend less on energy? You’re not alone. Summer’s approach means air conditioning season is almost here, just in time for a global energy crisis. Naturally, we’re all looking for ways to lower our energy bills. There’s a lot of great advice out there, from ditching incandescent lights to getting a heat pump. But there’s also some energy-saving advice that is useless—and a few tips that actually waste energy.......Continue reading.. By: Justin […]

    onlinemarketingscoops.com/2026

  4. Fans Don’t Cool Rooms and 3 Other Myths About Home Energy Conservation

    Shutterstock Want to spend less on energy? You’re not alone. Summer’s approach means air conditioning season is almost here, just in time for a global energy crisis. Naturally, we’re all looking for ways to lower our energy bills. There’s a lot of great advice out there, from ditching incandescent lights to getting a heat pump. But there’s also some energy-saving advice that is useless—and a few tips that actually waste energy.......Continue reading.. By: Justin […]

    onlinemarketingscoops.com/2026

  5. Fans Don’t Cool Rooms and 3 Other Myths About Home Energy Conservation

    Shutterstock Want to spend less on energy? You’re not alone. Summer’s approach means air conditioning season is almost here, just in time for a global energy crisis. Naturally, we’re all looking for ways to lower our energy bills. There’s a lot of great advice out there, from ditching incandescent lights to getting a heat pump. But there’s also some energy-saving advice that is useless—and a few tips that actually waste energy.......Continue reading.. By: Justin […]

    onlinemarketingscoops.com/2026

  6. More #DataCenters, more #environmental problems?

    As #AI’s reach grows, the need for data centers multiplies. So, too, could the #EcologicalImpacts without hands-on mitigation.

    By Ambika Kandasamy, Sep 24, 2025

    Excerpt: "A December 2024 preprint of a study from researchers at the University of California, Riverside, and California Institute of Technology outlined the toll of AI-related #AirPollution. 'AI contributes substantially to air quality degradation and public health costs through the emission of various criteria #AirPollutants,' the authors wrote.

    "Other forms of #pollution, such as light and noise, also could be problematic. Neil Carter, an associate professor at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, has studied the links between #SensoryPollution and conservation. While he hasn’t researched #AIDatacenters’ impact on #wildlife specifically, he says AI data centers potentially could be '#SensoryDangerZones.'

    " 'Sensory danger zones are basically where we have reason to believe that the amount of light and the amount of noise is exceeding thresholds by which you can imagine there being a fitness consequence for species,' Carter says. 'And they may not be able to carry out the necessary functions that they normally would.' Research by Carter and his colleagues has explored how #LightPollution, for example, could disrupt the dynamics between predator and prey species, such as #cougars and #MuleDeer. Their research also has looked into how #AnthropogenicSounds could affect reproduction in #birds including the #NorthernCardinal, #OakTitmouse and #BarnSwallow.

    "To address some of these issues, experts recommend adopting sustainable strategies when building and operating AI data centers and when using AI. The decisions 'we make today will be having an impact on the public health for many years to come, due to the long life span for data center projects,' says Shaolei Ren, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of California, Riverside, and an author of the #AirPollution study."

    Read more:
    nwf.org/Home/Magazines/Nationa

    #Datacenters #EnvironmentalImpact #NoisePollution #EndangeredSpecies
    #DataCenterMoratorium #AISucks
    #NoDatacenters
    #HyperscaleDatacenters #ResistDatacenters #Resistance
    #FightBack #DatacentersSuck
    #AIResistance #AISucks
    #AIDataCenters

  7. More #DataCenters, more #environmental problems?

    As #AI’s reach grows, the need for data centers multiplies. So, too, could the #EcologicalImpacts without hands-on mitigation.

    By Ambika Kandasamy, Sep 24, 2025

    Excerpt: "A December 2024 preprint of a study from researchers at the University of California, Riverside, and California Institute of Technology outlined the toll of AI-related #AirPollution. 'AI contributes substantially to air quality degradation and public health costs through the emission of various criteria #AirPollutants,' the authors wrote.

    "Other forms of #pollution, such as light and noise, also could be problematic. Neil Carter, an associate professor at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, has studied the links between #SensoryPollution and conservation. While he hasn’t researched #AIDatacenters’ impact on #wildlife specifically, he says AI data centers potentially could be '#SensoryDangerZones.'

    " 'Sensory danger zones are basically where we have reason to believe that the amount of light and the amount of noise is exceeding thresholds by which you can imagine there being a fitness consequence for species,' Carter says. 'And they may not be able to carry out the necessary functions that they normally would.' Research by Carter and his colleagues has explored how #LightPollution, for example, could disrupt the dynamics between predator and prey species, such as #cougars and #MuleDeer. Their research also has looked into how #AnthropogenicSounds could affect reproduction in #birds including the #NorthernCardinal, #OakTitmouse and #BarnSwallow.

    "To address some of these issues, experts recommend adopting sustainable strategies when building and operating AI data centers and when using AI. The decisions 'we make today will be having an impact on the public health for many years to come, due to the long life span for data center projects,' says Shaolei Ren, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of California, Riverside, and an author of the #AirPollution study."

    Read more:
    nwf.org/Home/Magazines/Nationa

    #Datacenters #EnvironmentalImpact #NoisePollution #EndangeredSpecies
    #DataCenterMoratorium #AISucks
    #NoDatacenters
    #HyperscaleDatacenters #ResistDatacenters #Resistance
    #FightBack #DatacentersSuck
    #AIResistance #AISucks
    #AIDataCenters

  8. More #DataCenters, more #environmental problems?

    As #AI’s reach grows, the need for data centers multiplies. So, too, could the #EcologicalImpacts without hands-on mitigation.

    By Ambika Kandasamy, Sep 24, 2025

    Excerpt: "A December 2024 preprint of a study from researchers at the University of California, Riverside, and California Institute of Technology outlined the toll of AI-related #AirPollution. 'AI contributes substantially to air quality degradation and public health costs through the emission of various criteria #AirPollutants,' the authors wrote.

    "Other forms of #pollution, such as light and noise, also could be problematic. Neil Carter, an associate professor at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, has studied the links between #SensoryPollution and conservation. While he hasn’t researched #AIDatacenters’ impact on #wildlife specifically, he says AI data centers potentially could be '#SensoryDangerZones.'

    " 'Sensory danger zones are basically where we have reason to believe that the amount of light and the amount of noise is exceeding thresholds by which you can imagine there being a fitness consequence for species,' Carter says. 'And they may not be able to carry out the necessary functions that they normally would.' Research by Carter and his colleagues has explored how #LightPollution, for example, could disrupt the dynamics between predator and prey species, such as #cougars and #MuleDeer. Their research also has looked into how #AnthropogenicSounds could affect reproduction in #birds including the #NorthernCardinal, #OakTitmouse and #BarnSwallow.

    "To address some of these issues, experts recommend adopting sustainable strategies when building and operating AI data centers and when using AI. The decisions 'we make today will be having an impact on the public health for many years to come, due to the long life span for data center projects,' says Shaolei Ren, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of California, Riverside, and an author of the #AirPollution study."

    Read more:
    nwf.org/Home/Magazines/Nationa

    #Datacenters #EnvironmentalImpact #NoisePollution #EndangeredSpecies
    #DataCenterMoratorium #AISucks
    #NoDatacenters
    #HyperscaleDatacenters #ResistDatacenters #Resistance
    #FightBack #DatacentersSuck
    #AIResistance #AISucks
    #AIDataCenters

  9. More #DataCenters, more #environmental problems?

    As #AI’s reach grows, the need for data centers multiplies. So, too, could the #EcologicalImpacts without hands-on mitigation.

    By Ambika Kandasamy, Sep 24, 2025

    Excerpt: "A December 2024 preprint of a study from researchers at the University of California, Riverside, and California Institute of Technology outlined the toll of AI-related #AirPollution. 'AI contributes substantially to air quality degradation and public health costs through the emission of various criteria #AirPollutants,' the authors wrote.

    "Other forms of #pollution, such as light and noise, also could be problematic. Neil Carter, an associate professor at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, has studied the links between #SensoryPollution and conservation. While he hasn’t researched #AIDatacenters’ impact on #wildlife specifically, he says AI data centers potentially could be '#SensoryDangerZones.'

    " 'Sensory danger zones are basically where we have reason to believe that the amount of light and the amount of noise is exceeding thresholds by which you can imagine there being a fitness consequence for species,' Carter says. 'And they may not be able to carry out the necessary functions that they normally would.' Research by Carter and his colleagues has explored how #LightPollution, for example, could disrupt the dynamics between predator and prey species, such as #cougars and #MuleDeer. Their research also has looked into how #AnthropogenicSounds could affect reproduction in #birds including the #NorthernCardinal, #OakTitmouse and #BarnSwallow.

    "To address some of these issues, experts recommend adopting sustainable strategies when building and operating AI data centers and when using AI. The decisions 'we make today will be having an impact on the public health for many years to come, due to the long life span for data center projects,' says Shaolei Ren, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of California, Riverside, and an author of the #AirPollution study."

    Read more:
    nwf.org/Home/Magazines/Nationa

    #Datacenters #EnvironmentalImpact #NoisePollution #EndangeredSpecies
    #DataCenterMoratorium #AISucks
    #NoDatacenters
    #HyperscaleDatacenters #ResistDatacenters #Resistance
    #FightBack #DatacentersSuck
    #AIResistance #AISucks
    #AIDataCenters

  10. More #DataCenters, more #environmental problems?

    As #AI’s reach grows, the need for data centers multiplies. So, too, could the #EcologicalImpacts without hands-on mitigation.

    By Ambika Kandasamy, Sep 24, 2025

    Excerpt: "A December 2024 preprint of a study from researchers at the University of California, Riverside, and California Institute of Technology outlined the toll of AI-related #AirPollution. 'AI contributes substantially to air quality degradation and public health costs through the emission of various criteria #AirPollutants,' the authors wrote.

    "Other forms of #pollution, such as light and noise, also could be problematic. Neil Carter, an associate professor at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, has studied the links between #SensoryPollution and conservation. While he hasn’t researched #AIDatacenters’ impact on #wildlife specifically, he says AI data centers potentially could be '#SensoryDangerZones.'

    " 'Sensory danger zones are basically where we have reason to believe that the amount of light and the amount of noise is exceeding thresholds by which you can imagine there being a fitness consequence for species,' Carter says. 'And they may not be able to carry out the necessary functions that they normally would.' Research by Carter and his colleagues has explored how #LightPollution, for example, could disrupt the dynamics between predator and prey species, such as #cougars and #MuleDeer. Their research also has looked into how #AnthropogenicSounds could affect reproduction in #birds including the #NorthernCardinal, #OakTitmouse and #BarnSwallow.

    "To address some of these issues, experts recommend adopting sustainable strategies when building and operating AI data centers and when using AI. The decisions 'we make today will be having an impact on the public health for many years to come, due to the long life span for data center projects,' says Shaolei Ren, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of California, Riverside, and an author of the #AirPollution study."

    Read more:
    nwf.org/Home/Magazines/Nationa

    #Datacenters #EnvironmentalImpact #NoisePollution #EndangeredSpecies
    #DataCenterMoratorium #AISucks
    #NoDatacenters
    #HyperscaleDatacenters #ResistDatacenters #Resistance
    #FightBack #DatacentersSuck
    #AIResistance #AISucks
    #AIDataCenters

  11. The accelerating loss and shifting dynamics of US tidal wetlands

    Murray, N. J. et al. High-resolution mapping of losses and gains of Earth’s tidal wetlands. Science 376, 744–749…
    #NewsBeep #News #Environment #AU #Australia #EnvironmentalHealth #Environmentalimpact #HumanitiesandSocialSciences #multidisciplinary #Naturalhazards #Science
    newsbeep.com/au/693041/

  12. Coal plants persist as a large barrier to the global solar energy transition

    Three-step framework for PV generation and losses A three-step framework was developed to estimate facility-level PV energy generation…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #atmosphericscience #Climate-changemitigation #coal #environmentalimpact #Photovoltaics #Science #SustainableDevelopment
    newsbeep.com/us/649295/

  13. Coal plants persist as a large barrier to the global solar energy transition

    Three-step framework for PV generation and losses A three-step framework was developed to estimate facility-level PV energy generation…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #atmosphericscience #Climate-changemitigation #coal #environmentalimpact #Photovoltaics #Science #SustainableDevelopment
    newsbeep.com/us/649295/

  14. Coal plants persist as a large barrier to the global solar energy transition

    Three-step framework for PV generation and losses A three-step framework was developed to estimate facility-level PV energy generation…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #atmosphericscience #Climate-changemitigation #coal #environmentalimpact #Photovoltaics #Science #SustainableDevelopment
    newsbeep.com/us/649295/

  15. BLAZES AT RECYCLING SITES HIGHLIGHT SYSTEMIC VULNERABILITIES

    Multiple fires at European recycling plants, including in Carryduff, Dublin, and Paris, highlight safety concerns and disrupt waste management.

    #RecyclingFires, #WasteManagement, #EuropeanNews, #SafetyFirst, #EnvironmentalImpact

    newsletter.tf/recycling-plant-

  16. Fires at European recycling centers have become common, with over 200 firefighters battling a blaze in Paris recently. This is a significant increase in incidents.

    #RecyclingFires, #WasteManagement, #EuropeanNews, #SafetyFirst, #EnvironmentalImpact
    newsletter.tf/recycling-plant-

  17. 🌊🔍 "Atlantic current could shut down, say scientists." Because, you know, a giant ocean conveyor slowing down is just an overhyped sequel to "The Day After Tomorrow." But hey, at least we're not sure yet, so let's keep those 🥶 parkas on standby, just in case!
    e360.yale.edu/features/amoc-cl #AtlanticCurrent #OceanScience #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #WeatherPreparedness #HackerNews #ngated

  18. 🌊🔍 "Atlantic current could shut down, say scientists." Because, you know, a giant ocean conveyor slowing down is just an overhyped sequel to "The Day After Tomorrow." But hey, at least we're not sure yet, so let's keep those 🥶 parkas on standby, just in case!
    e360.yale.edu/features/amoc-cl #AtlanticCurrent #OceanScience #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #WeatherPreparedness #HackerNews #ngated

  19. 🌊🔍 "Atlantic current could shut down, say scientists." Because, you know, a giant ocean conveyor slowing down is just an overhyped sequel to "The Day After Tomorrow." But hey, at least we're not sure yet, so let's keep those 🥶 parkas on standby, just in case!
    e360.yale.edu/features/amoc-cl #AtlanticCurrent #OceanScience #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #WeatherPreparedness #HackerNews #ngated

  20. 🌊🔍 "Atlantic current could shut down, say scientists." Because, you know, a giant ocean conveyor slowing down is just an overhyped sequel to "The Day After Tomorrow." But hey, at least we're not sure yet, so let's keep those 🥶 parkas on standby, just in case!
    e360.yale.edu/features/amoc-cl #AtlanticCurrent #OceanScience #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #WeatherPreparedness #HackerNews #ngated

  21. 🌊🔍 "Atlantic current could shut down, say scientists." Because, you know, a giant ocean conveyor slowing down is just an overhyped sequel to "The Day After Tomorrow." But hey, at least we're not sure yet, so let's keep those 🥶 parkas on standby, just in case!
    e360.yale.edu/features/amoc-cl #AtlanticCurrent #OceanScience #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #WeatherPreparedness #HackerNews #ngated

  22. Atmospheric warming contributions from airborne microplastics and nanoplastics

    Thompson, R. C. et al. Twenty years of microplastic pollution research—what have we learned?. Science 386, 6720 (2024).…
    #NewsBeep #News #Environment #Atmosphericchemistry #ClimateChange #ClimateChange/ClimateChangeImpacts #Climate-changeimpacts #environment #Environmentalimpact #EnvironmentalLaw/Policy/Ecojustice #general #Science #UK #UnitedKingdom
    newsbeep.com/uk/574451/

  23. @davidgerard @AimeeMaroux Google’s offloading their #EnvironmentalImpact with #OnDeviceAI in #Chrome where every browser is now a 4GB micro-LLM; shifting load and performance onto the user.

    This extra #Bloatware and #GreenWashing can be disabled by going to Settings->System and disabling on-device AI. I’m not certain about phones or tablets.