We often think about the energy consumption and associated carbon emissions involved in streaming and other online activities, but did you know that using generative artificial intelligence also consumes a lot of water? A 2023 University of California report estimated that ChatGPT uses about 16 ounces of water to answer just 50 questions. What can you do? Ask your AI […]
Low-water landscaping using native plants accustomed to living on local rainfall instead of irrigation can cut your annual water bill by thousands of gallons a year and help preserve local water supplies. Ask you local nursery or garden center for tips about xeriscaping, the water-wise way to maintain a healthy garden. Print or share We Earthling posters to inspire others […]
Each year, humans use more natural resources and pour more CO2 into the atmosphere. Today, humans used up the planet’s capacity to support life for the year. After falling earlier every year, including on July 29 during 2021, in 2023 humans managed consume and pollute a bit more slowly. Earth Overshoot Day marks the day when “humanity’s demand for ecological […]
Meat production accounts for the lion’s share of greenhouse gas emissions in the human food supply. Meat represents 57% of greenhouse gas emissions generated by feeding people, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature Food. Yaakov (“Koby”) Nahmias, is the founder and president of Future Meat Technologies, an Israeli company that grows meat from animal cells in […]