Is generative AI bad for the environment? A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins
Some estimate the carbon footprint of a generative AI query to be four to five times higher than that of ...
Month: May 2023
Duke Energy Florida reaches solar milestone; DeSantis signs pro-growth law
Duke Energy Florida surpassed one gigawatt of renewable energy, enough to power around 350,000 households.
Find out what Alachua County is doing to prepare for climate change, how you can help
Alachua County has commissioned a climate vulnerability analysis to identify infrastructure, neighborhoods and resources that may be at risk.
FSU researchers analyze carbon sequestration in California Current Ecosystem
The study serves as a framework for assessing how the processes that sequester carbon might change in a warmer world.
State protects environmentally sensitive lands; Orlando among best cities to avoid climate impacts
Two of the protected areas are 1,000-acre properties along Charlie Creek and Horse Creek, which flow into the Peace River.
Communities should reconsider walking away from curbside recycling, study shows
The study concluded that recycling provides a return on investment similar to or better than other environmentally friendly strategies.
Measuring Earth’s fever: Climate Shift Index shows impact of greenhouse gases on temperaturesÂ
The Climate Shift Index provides insight into the local climate of over 1,000 worldwide locations.
Federal agencies bringing climate data to insurance industry; Wakulla Springs at risk for gas contamination
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation creating research center to bring climate change data to insurance industry.
Sierra Club: JEA plan impractical, doesn’t do enough to reduce dependence on fossil fuels
JEA’s vision seems shortsighted and largely disconnected from the reality of global climate change.
Florida, the seas are rising and time is short
Florida must encourage more sustainable development patterns, avoiding development on sensitive lands in coastal areas and floodplains.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
