TED Radio Hour
Our Tech has a Climate Problem: Here's how we solve it
May 10, 2024
AI researchers and climate researchers discuss the environmental impact of AI models, mining for essential minerals, reimagining transportation for sustainability, battery recycling, and using satellites and AI to monitor greenhouse gas emissions. They also explore the challenges of space debris collisions and harnessing AI for wind energy and electricity supply forecasting to mitigate climate change.
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- AI aids wind energy forecasting for reliable renewable energy transition.
- Challenges in space management highlight need for sustainable satellite deployment and debris cleanup.
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Using AI to Improve Wind Energy Forecasting
Artificial intelligence is being used to enhance wind energy forecasting, a key component in transitioning to renewable energy sources. By training AI on weather data and turbine power production, it can predict future wind availability more accurately. Collaborating with organizations like Google and Open Climate Fix, AI systems have shown a 20% improvement in accuracy, aiding in managing electricity supply forecasts and reducing reliance on carbon-intensive backup generation.
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