Claims about AI's environmental cost circulated following the Los Angeles wildfires in early 2025. Aerial view of a data center owned by Google on October 9, 2024. (Image courtesy of Getty Images) "); } else if(is_tablet()){ slot_number++; document.write(""); } Training and using artificial intelligence consumes energy and produces fossil fuel emissions and pollutants. AI has...

Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental issue in Bangladesh, exacerbated by rapid urbanization, inadequate waste management infrastructure, and a lack of widespread recycling practices. With increasing plastic waste generation, especially in urban centers like Dhaka and Chattogram, the country faces dire environmental and health consequences. As the problem grows, the need for a...

When it comes to technology, lawmakers will be dealing with problems both new and old: Social media continues to face public critique for its effect on children's' mental health, while the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence are just starting to come into view. Meanwhile, regulatory agencies are continuing to investigate the potential harms of...