Energy-guzzling AI derails tech firms' climate goals
As big tech companies race to reap the benefits of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, the energy-hungry technology is hindering companies’ efforts to curb emissions and become carbon neutral or carbon negative. Google revealed that its greenhouse gas emissions will increase by 13% in 2023 and 48% since 2019, clashing with its goal of reaching […]
A Tucsonan’s Take on Mining and Climate Goals
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Mentioning the complexities and nuances of environmentalism in today’s partisan divide is a surefire way of being called names. If you want to start a fight and be typecast as either an ignorant left-winger or a reactionary right-winger, mention that some hot-button issue held dearly by one side or the […]
Nets reveal lofty goals for Nic Claxton after $97 million contract
LAS VEGAS — As the Nets move away from their star player and pivot toward a rebuilding process, discovering and developing homegrown talent will become even more important. That’s why keeping Nic Claxton this summer wasn’t just important, it was essential. The Nets are banking on the 25-year-old Claxton as not only a key starter […]
Trump Says He Has ‘Nothing To Do’ With ‘Project 2025’ After Detractors Accuse Him Of Puppeteering Its Goals
Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump leaves the venue after speaking at a rally at Greenbriar Farm in Chesapeake, Virginia, June 28, 2024. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke MalloryFriday, July 5, 2024 3:11 PM Former President Donald Trump on Friday sought to disassociate himself from Project 2025, a conservative initiative […]
Tractor Supply abandons DEI and climate goals
Home improvement and agriculture chain Tractor Supply is scrapping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program and climate goals after weeks of backlash from conservatives. instatementIn a statement Thursday, the company said it works hard to “represent the values of the communities and customers we serve.” “Our customers have told us they’ve been disappointed, and […]
U.S. Olympic team plans to bring air conditioning units to Paris in defiance of organizers’ climate change goals
The U.S. Olympic team, along with several other athletes, Bringing a Portable Air Conditioner to Paris Construction of a hotel has been halted as the city prepares to host the 2024 Olympics, despite efforts by the city to provide cool hotel rooms at the expense of reducing carbon emissions. U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland […]
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke, 98, still has career goals with no plans to retire
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke has no plans to retire and has his eye on new career goals. In a recent interview with Deadline, Van Dyke spoke at length about the early days of his career, how years of failure led to six decades of success in Hollywood, and why he’ll never stop working. “Well, […]
China says Taiwan military drills met goals, warns of further action if provoked
Chinese forces achieved “expected objectives” during a two-day drill around Taiwan and are ready to take further action if provoked. China considers Taiwan its territory and carried out the drills after President Lai Ching-te took office. Taiwan has warned that Beijing is trying to “take away” Taiwanese territory piece by piece with the drills and […]
Syria demands a nuanced approach, balancing regional interests with American goals
Syria was once the cradle of a rare civilization, rich in heritage. But it is no exaggeration to say that it is now the world’s most stubborn quagmire, a highly contested title. The country lies in ruins and remains vulnerable to violent outbursts, thanks to a containment strategy by successive Washington administrations that created a […]
Barclay Goodrow becoming Rangers’ Mr. May after Game 3 goals
Highlights from the Rangers’ 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday afternoon: 1. Alexis Lafreniere Lafreniere’s playoff rise continued as he has been a phenomenal presence for the Rangers with two goals, including a nice individual effort in the second period to put the Rangers up […]