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AI this Earth Day: Top opportunities to advance sustainability initiatives

IBM Big Data Hub

With 2024 on track to be the hottest year on record , data and AI can be applied to many areas to help supercharge sustainability efforts. This technology facilitates working with intermittent energy sources such as renewables, interfacing with existing building management platforms.

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How one IBMer is creating a more sustainable future for the island where he grew up

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Through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator , a pro-bono social impact program, IBM volunteers donate their time, energy and expertise to help create lasting impact in communities around the world. The community relies on external sources for most of its energy supply, which could result in an increased costs to residents.

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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

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For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. 3 While the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources is already underway, accelerating this transition could help further limit emissions, even amid rising global energy needs.

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5 Major Cybersecurity Trends to Know for 2024

eSecurity Planet

Various forms of AI, such as machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLM), already dominated headlines throughout 2023 and will continue to present both overhyped possibilities and realized potential in 2024. In 2024, AI poisoning attacks will become the new software supply chain attacks.

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The future of renewable energy

IBM Big Data Hub

Renewable energy is energy produced from Earth’s natural resources, those that can be replenished faster than they are consumed. Shifting to these renewable energy sources is key to the fight against climate change. For example, flow battery technology is being improved to support grid-scale energy storage.

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The future of renewable energy

IBM Big Data Hub

Renewable energy is energy produced from Earth’s natural resources, those that can be replenished faster than they are consumed. Shifting to these renewable energy sources is key to the fight against climate change. For example, flow battery technology is being improved to support grid-scale energy storage.

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How Indigenous perspectives can guide climate innovation for a just transition: IBM teams up with Net Zero Atlantic in Canada

IBM Big Data Hub

In recent years, Nova Scotia has become a promising site for the clean energy transition, with some of the world’s fastest offshore wind speeds and potential for hydrogen development. Around the world, many vulnerable communities need support to participate in the energy transition. How does it help them make informed decisions?’”