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Is AI good or bad for the environment?

Disclaimer: This is not only about GenerativeAI e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini. AI is used in many industries from farming to construction to medicine.
This post also does not cover the numerous social impacts.

Sources:
Hosseini et al (2025) A social-environmental impact perspective of generative artificial intelligence. Environmental Science and Ecotechnology. doi.org/10.1016/j.ese.2024.100520
Goldman Sachs. AI poised to drive 160% increase in data center power demand. Available at: www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/AI-poised-t…
Moravec et al. (2025) Environmental footprint of GenAI - Changing technological future or planet climate?. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge. doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2025.100691
UNEP (2024) AI has an environmental problem. Here’s what the world can do about that. Available at: www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/ai-has-environ…
Olawade et al. (2024) Artificial intelligence in environmental monitoring: Advancements, challenges, and future directions. Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances. doi.org/10.1016/j.heha.2024.100114
Tao et al (2025) Global data center expansion and human health: A call for empirical research. Eco-Environment & Health. doi.org/10.1016/j.eehl.2025.100157

#Environment #Sustainability #AI #EnvironmentalImpact

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Deinfluencing you at Christmas 🎄

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Gift inspo for when you’re fed up of giving material “stuff” & want to give experiences instead 🎁

#ExperienceGifts #GiftIdeas #LessWaste #Sustainability

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Deinfluencing Halloween 🎃👻

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Belongings I’ve repaired instead of buying new

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What’s happening is horrendous. The human and environmental impact will be lasting for decades. Call it what it is.

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WE’RE MARRIED!!!! 💍
I know it’s a cliche but honestly I had the best weekend of my life with the best people and best party in the woods.

Highlights include:
- Our total venue waste only producing 1 bin bag on the Saturday
- Reading personal vows in front of our friends & family
- Both of us walking down the aisle with our Dads
- Having our friends marry us
- Dancing the night away under DIY bunting
- & the most gorgeous weather - thank you universe!

You can make your wedding waste free - and it can still be EPIC.

📸 credit: ‪@Shuttergoclick‬ Ryan isn’t just an ace photographer, he’s our newest pal

#SustainableWedding #EcoWedding #Sustainability #LessWaste

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Deinfluencing wedding trends - what would you add?

#deinfluencing #sustainability #ecowedding #wedding

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If you’re looking to do a no buy year or a low buy year, these tips should really help!

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Are you doing a no buy year? Here are my top tips to reduce what you buy in 2025!
Let me know if you have any top tips to share ☺️

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