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- How to cut the environmental impact of your companys AI use
Much of the public discourse around AI centres around cybersecurity and such issues, but its environmental impact also needs to be considered While AI and the data centres it relies on use large amounts of energy and water, the technology can also be used to help tackle climate change By adopting practical strategies, there are actionable steps that organizations can take to align their AI
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The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests
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- Environmental disruption is impacting peoples mental health
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Rising sea levels caused by climate change are impacting 1 billion people worldwide 2024 saw an unexpectedly fast rising of sea levels, which are already unprecedented In the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025, 'Critical change to Earth systems', which includes sea level rise from collapsing ice sheets, is the third-biggest threat to the world in the coming decade
- How impacted is your country by the Trump tariffs?
US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly all countries The tariffs could upend international trade and have major impacts on the global economy See the interactive map below to better understand how tariffs are being applied worldwide
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