The U.S. halted oil shipments from Venezuela to Cuba in January. Later, the Trump administration threatened to impose tariffs on other countries that sent oil to the island nation. There have been reports of women cooking with charcoal amid blackouts — and of a surge in solar energy interest.
"...I think our study shows that there is a real and meaningful market segment ... who value more environmentally friendly [AI] models that create less societal disruption and mental health harm," researcher Fabian Stephany told CG. "It is important for the tech industry to recognise this demand..."
"We are effectively trading the health of our planet and communities for misogyny," Brionté McCorkle, executive director of Georgia Conservation Voters, told CG.
The Biden administration had estimated that more than 1,000 deaths and 3,700 cases of black lung could be prevented by implementing its rule in the U.S. Miners want to see its promise realized.
Researcher Cara Schulte told CG about conditions at mills in Pakistan that supply brands popular in the U.S. and Europe, highlighting experiences of women workers. "Hard to imagine someone feeling good about buying a sweater ... if they’d seen a worker vomit or faint in the heat while making it."
"Strategic investment in renewable energy and sustainable sectors can drive inclusive growth, enhance energy security, and protect vulnerable communities from environmental shocks."
