Topic: air pollution
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EPA to Exclude Economic Gains in Clean Air Decisions
The EPA is fundamentally changing its cost-benefit analysis for air quality standards, shifting from quantifying health benefits to focusing primarily on detailing regulatory costs. This new approach will present a one-sided economic picture by removing the monetary valuation of health gains, suc...
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EPA: xAI illegally used natural gas generators
The EPA has ruled that xAI unlawfully powered its Tennessee data centers with natural gas turbines, rejecting the company's claim of a temporary-use exemption. A lawsuit alleges xAI's operations increased harmful emissions in a region with existing air quality problems, sparking local and environ...
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Inside AI's Brain & The End of Animal Testing
AI is reshaping cybersecurity and healthcare, with systems now capable of independently managing complex hacking tasks and potentially reducing reliance on animal testing in medicine. Space exploration advances with Blue Origin's successful New Glenn rocket launch, deploying NASA satellites and m...
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Google Earth's New AI Helps Map the Climate Crisis
Google has developed an AI-powered mapping tool that visualizes environmental changes and predicts future climate risks, making complex planetary data accessible through simple queries. The system, built on the AlphaEarth Foundations AI model, processes satellite imagery to create actionable info...
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