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Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled "Our Changing Planet" to show and explain the effects of climate change. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment page.Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Thursday.This week: How effective a climate solution is removing CO2 from the atmosphere? Cruise ships: Do we really need a bigger boat? AI is being used to fight climate change, but it has its own emissions problem…

Just a few days ago, disturbing Taylor Swift deep fakes flooded the social media feeds of her fans. “X” marked the spot for ground zero. Shocking, I know, because Elon Musk cares so much about “safety,” even as apologist-in-chief Linda Yaccarino tries to woo back advertisers. A few days earlier, before the New Hampshire primary, fake President Joe Biden robocalls flooded the phones of voters, urging them not to vote. And now, a deep fake George Carlin “performs” a new comedy special on YouTube, although no one from…

A Simple Solution for Managing Cloud-Based ML-Training — Part 2Photo by Vlad D on UnsplashThis is a sequel to a recent post on the topic of building custom, cloud-based solutions for machine learning (ML) model development using low-level instance provisioning services. Our focus in this post will be on Amazon EC2.Cloud service providers (CSPs) typically offer fully managed solutions for training ML models in the cloud. Amazon SageMaker, for example, Amazon’s managed service offering for ML development, simplifies the…

If you’re looking to save money by transitioning to solar energy and ensure your home is prepared for grid outages and extreme weather, BLUETTI has you covered. BLUETTI, one of the most trusted names in energy storage solutions, has announced the exciting launch of the BLUETTI Solar+ Program for Texas homeowners. The program encompasses a wide range of flexible solar and battery home power solutions designed to not only slash your energy bills but also propel your home into an era of clean and resilient…

Researchers from Oregon State University have introduced a “restorative” pathway to mitigate climate change impacts, emphasizing a holistic approach that combines social and economic justice with environmental sustainability. This novel strategy contrasts with current models by focusing on reducing resource consumption and advocating for societal changes to address global warming and socio-economic disparities.An international team of scientists led by Oregon State University researchers has used a novel 500-year dataset…

Wordle 944 answer for January 19: Wordle is a daily word game developed by Josh Wardle and published by the New York Times. In the game, players face a 5x6 grid of empty boxes that need to be filled with the right letters to form a meaningful word. Players need to guess 5 letters correctly in 6 attempts. If they guess the letter correctly and in the correct place, the box turns green. Unlike crosswords, Wordle does not provide any hints and clues to players, making the guessing game a bit tricky. In fact, the game's…

You'd be hard-pressed to find a better humidifier at this price point. Jack Wallen/ZDNETWhat's the winter deal? Amazon is currently selling the Dreo Smart 5L Humidifier.This humidifier is easy to use, includes a demineralization filter, works with Alexa, allows you to add essential oils, adds both sleep and auto modes, and packs plenty of other features to help it rise above the rest.The only downside of the Dreo Smart 5L Humidifier is that it doesn't offer a warm mist option.Along with being a writer, I've been an…

My computer screen lights up as Rose Désauguste, cofounder of breathing.ai, provides me with a breathing exercise from its latest feature which is in beta until May. It’s a Wednesday at 3 p.m. and my routine neck pain has begun again so, for me, it’s perfect timing. Mini white dots, and masses of friendly purple, mustard yellow, and pale blue align the corners of my face. My BPM appears on the screen, rising from 92 to 98 during the practice. After doing the exercise for a second time, my BPM fell. I am advised to “browse…

The 1TB iPhone 16 could be exchanging the iPhone 15’s SSD for a cheaper one, suggesting the phone itself could be made more affordable, but there’s a bit of a catch. As reported by DigiTimes, Apple is looking into adopting Quad-Level Cell (QLC) NAND storage in models of the iPhone that go above 1TB, instead of the Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND we have seen in previous high-capacity iPhones.This is a cheaper way of building storage that crams more into the same space internally but can come with its own complications like…

Wordle 940 answer for January 15: Another day, another easy answer! That has been the case since the start of 2024, and it is the same today. In the last few days, Wordle players have come across words such as LUNGE, AGING, BRIEF, and TWIRL, all of which can be guessed without too much difficulty. Today is another such instance where the Wordle 940 answer can be guessed without too much fuss! That said, new players can find it a bit difficult to guess it in the limited number of attempts, especially without hints. But…