S1E127 - This Month in the Apocalypse: July, 2024
Live Like the World is Dying
Climate Change and AI's Rising Impact
This chapter explores the escalating costs and energy demands of air conditioning amid rising temperatures and climate change, highlighting the U.S.'s increased electricity usage. It raises concerns about the strain AI places on power infrastructure, ethical implications of its use, and how extreme heat impacts global populations. Furthermore, it discusses labor challenges related to extreme heat, legislative efforts for worker protection, and broader reflections on the intertwined nature of climate, labor, and safety.
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