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ChatGPT Is Everywhere — Why Aren't We Talking About Its Environmental Costs? One estimate found that a single ChatGPT search uses 10 times the energy of a normal Google search.

I struggle with the reporting on ChatGPT in education because it often confirms society’s negative bias against young people—oh no, this generation is unsaveable!—when it’s possible to just educate people to be less credulous about it. which is why I wrote this: so teachers could print and assign it

The Impact of AI on the Environment and Circular Economy - Dr. Kamanamaikalani Beamer, Ph.D Artificial intelligence is transforming industries globally while simultaneously imposing significant environmental costs through massive energy consumption (with data centers now using over 4% of U.S...

Read the whole blog on our website! @kamanabeamer.com

AIʻs environmental footprint challenges circular economy principles. Looking to ancestral wisdom teaches us about circular living, true sustainability, and human intelligence.

We examine how recent coal-powered infrastructure policies and "planned obsolescence" reveal a concerning paradox: AI systems designed for efficiency may actually drive overproduction and waste

Our new blog post, "The Impact of AI on the Environment and Circular Economy" explores the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence–from electricity consumption to water usage.

This country is slowing climate action. Its capital city is stepping up As many federal government's slow - or reverse - climate action, Austria's capital, Vienna, wants to show how cities can take the lead.

As many federal governments slow — or reverse — climate action, Austria's capital, Vienna, wants to show how cities can take the lead.

Mahalo to our amazing contributing authors, UH Press, and everyone who made this possible. More launch events coming soon - stay tuned! Ola i ka wai!💧

Celebrated the launch of "Waiwai" at Ka Waiwai in Honolulu a few weeks ago! It was such a powerful evening that brought together water advocates, scholars, and community members to honor this collaborative work. Read more about it in our new blog at: www.kamanabeamer.com/post/thats-a...

Join us for the launch of "Waiwai: Water and the Future of Hawaiʻi"! Get your copy signed by editor @kamanabeamer.bsky.social & authors, and network with fellow kiaʻi wai. Register at bit.ly/waiwailaunch.

Happy Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day! 🌿

Today and everyday, we give gratitude, acknowledgement, and respect to the women and femmes for the gifts they provide our communities all across Turtle Island and beyond.

#Matriarchy #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay

Sunny skies for the community workday this Saturday at Kāko'o 'Ōiwi! The non-profit is restoring agricultural and ecological productivity to more than 409-acres of wetlands in He'eia. We are honored to have them as one of our community partners 💚

YouTube video by OCTO (Open Communications for the Ocean) Indigenous Roots of Circularity and How Traditional Knowledge Can Guide Water Management

Watch the webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQG4...

"This is our call to action... to wake up and listen and at the same time start to be heard." Powerful reminder that now is the time to act on environmental protection and indigenous-led solutions.

"If the women and youth get involved in this new ocean farming industry, the men will follow and we'll get our people back into our communities." - Recognizing women's leadership in building sustainable economies.

"Indigenous peoples want to get into kelp farming for three reasons: heal the ocean, grow traditional food, and build a regenerative economy." - Dune Lankard on ocean farming as environmental restoration.

"After the Exxon Valdez oil spill, I decided to become a social change artist and activist." - Dune Lankard on how environmental disaster inspired him to protect over 1 million acres of wild salmon habitat.

"For indigenous peoples, water management emphasizes cycles ... there is community involvement to maintain ecosystem health." Water as a communal responsibility, not just a resource.

The Maya developed sophisticated water management systems that filtered water naturally using aquatic plants, collected rainwater in reservoirs, and balanced water needs with agriculture.

"Indigenous peoples have always applied approaches taking only what we need from nature. We plan for future generations because we depend on nature." - Dr. Yolanda Lopez (Yucatan, Mexico), Human Ecologist and Geographer

Last week we logged on to listen to "Indigenous Roots of Circularity and How Traditional Knowledge Can Guide Water Management" hosted by the Ocean Sewage Alliance and OCTO (Open Communications for the Ocean), and will share insights from fellow indigenous leaders on water management and circularity:

A close-up of a pine needle with a clear water droplet hanging from its tip. The blurred background is cool-toned, creating a calm and reflective atmosphere. Bold white text in the lower-left reads: “WE CANNOT AFFORD TO WASTE A DROP.” The UN Environment Programme logo is in the top right corner.

When properly managed, wastewater can turn into clean water, energy, and other valuable resources, providing benefits #ForPeopleForPlanet.

The Global Wastewater Initiative works to shift the view of wastewater—from waste to a valuable asset: www.unep.org/topics/ocean...

It is Monday.
You can do this.
Be the fern.
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#mondaymotivation #mondaymood #mondayvibes #bethefern

Native people will NEVER stop fighting for our future - and yours. As long as the tree stands, as long as the fish swim, as long as the bear climbs. We are *here* protecting & fighting for each and every one of you, even with the harm your ancestors did or even you do - consciously or unconsciously.

Small island nations: How oceans offer solutions to climate change New analysis unpacks how small island developing states are leveraging the ocean for climate action, calling for more global support to accelerate the momentum.

The report highlights also how marine & coastal tourism and fisheries are priority sectors. From a food system lens - how can ancestral practices inform sustainable ocean resource management for SIDS? Read the report:

Ocean-based exports from small island nations hit $160B in 2022 - yet trade remains underutilized in climate action. This gap presents opportunities for island-focused circular economy interventions

77% of ocean-related climate actions by SIDS focus on adaptation - building resilience through infrastructure and economic systems. This shows how local knowledge should guide sustainable development.

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have proposed 600+ ocean-related climate measures. Most focus on sustainable economic development, and include marine and coastal conservation, area-based management, and ecosystem protection/restoration.

Small island nations are leading the way in ocean-based climate solutions! A new UNCTAD report shows how islands are balancing conservation with development.

How the federal funding and hiring freezes are leaving communities vulnerable to wildfire Uncertainty over funding and hiring stemming from President Trump's executive orders has limited wildfire training and postponed work to reduce flammable vegetation.

How the federal funding and hiring freezes are leaving communities vulnerable to wildfire #Climate

How the Netherlands built a thriving circular economy More than a quarter of the material resources used in the country come from recycled waste.

How the Netherlands built a thriving circular economy