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As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost

As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost

Marissa Loewen first started using artificial intelligence in 2014 as a project management tool. She has autism and ADHD and said it helped immensely with organizing her thoughts.
Berlin's newest panda twins, Leni and Lotti, celebrate their 1st birthday

Berlin's newest panda twins, Leni and Lotti, celebrate their 1st birthday

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin's newest panda twins have celebrated their first birthday with frozen vegetable treats and a candle made out of bamboo shoots. The two female cubs were born at the Berlin Zoo on Aug.
Rising heat a 'public health crisis' for workers, including in Canada: WHO

Rising heat a 'public health crisis' for workers, including in Canada: WHO

TORONTO — The World Health Organization says climate change-driven heat is a "public health crisis" for workers around the globe and experts say Canada is no exception.
China races to build world's largest solar farm to meet emissions targets

China races to build world's largest solar farm to meet emissions targets

TALATAN, China (AP) — Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be the world's largest solar farm when completed high on a Tibetan plateau.
Florida must stop expanding ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center, judge says

Florida must stop expanding ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center, judge says

MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday halting further expansion and ordering the winding down of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” that advoca
'Devastating' court ruling rejects B.C. ostrich farm's bid to prevent avian flu cull

'Devastating' court ruling rejects B.C. ostrich farm's bid to prevent avian flu cull

The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by a British Columbia ostrich farm to prevent the culling of its flock that had been infected with avian flu, in a case that has drawn international attention and protests about government overreach.
Hurricane Erin still stirring up dangerous waves while it moves away from the East Coast

Hurricane Erin still stirring up dangerous waves while it moves away from the East Coast

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin kicked up big waves Thursday along the mid-Atlantic coast and began a slow march out to sea after pelting North Carolina’s Outer Banks with strong winds and swells that flooded a few places on the barrier islands.
Trump blames renewable energy for rising electricity prices. Experts point elsewhere

Trump blames renewable energy for rising electricity prices. Experts point elsewhere

WASHINGTON (AP) — With electricity prices rising at more than twice the rate of inflation, President Donald Trump has lashed out at renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, blaming them for skyrocketing energy costs.
Nova Scotia firefighters wary of potential wind shifts as hurricane to pass Friday

Nova Scotia firefighters wary of potential wind shifts as hurricane to pass Friday

WEST DALHOUSIE — Firefighting officials in Nova Scotia are keeping a wary eye on Hurricane Erin, which is expected to pass well offshore but bring strong wind gusts to parts of the province on Friday.
Newfoundland town's water supply runs dry amid parched conditions driving wildfires

Newfoundland town's water supply runs dry amid parched conditions driving wildfires

ST. JOHN'S — A Newfoundland community's water supply temporarily ran dry over the weekend amid parched conditions that have fuelled wildfires and prompted several towns to restrict water use. Roger Snook, mayor of Sunnyside, N.L.