The transformative potential of artificial intelligence as a ‘general purpose technology’ has been compared to that of fire, the wheel and electricity. Deepmind co-founder Mutstafa Suleyman suggested that one of the best ways to mitigate the misuse of AI would be containment of the AI industry. What if the AI weather app’s output helps farmers better visualize future weather risks? …
US cities are advertising themselves as 'climate havens'. Getty Images Buffalo's mayor has encouraged Americans to move to the city to escape extreme weather elsewhere in the country Climate change is leading to more intense heatwaves and storms in many parts of the United States, so can some cities provide a refuge from extreme weather? This conversation kicked off in …
In short: The Bureau of Meteorology says a number of WA towns broke records in recent weeks, with consecutive heatwaves impacting schools around the state. The State School Teachers Union WA and parents say keeping children at home on extreme days should not be the answer and the government should fund better infrastructure as climate change heats up. Severe heatwave …
Without fail, when summer unfurls each year, I’m gripped by the urge to escape these often cloudy shores to lie in the sun. Kirsty McCabe, a meteorologist for Sky News, is clear in her assessment: if the region continues to experience these soaring temperatures, “you won’t be able to have a traditional beach holiday” – warning that the tourism industry …
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Even as people still affected by the storm described it as a “nightmare” and spoke of feeling “abandoned,” ministers …
