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Author: Erin McNell

Blog / Cloud computing has earthly consequences: The environmental burden of AI

April 8, 2025May 5, 2025 / Erin McNell /

Did you know that every time a ChatGPT bot writes a 100-word email, it consumes an entire bottle of water?

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Blog / Now we’re cooking with gas, but is it polluting our homes?

February 26, 2024March 1, 2024 / Erin McNell /

Scientists have shown that gas stoves may emit indoor air pollutants such as benzene and nitrogen dioxide, but there are ways to reduce your exposure.

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Blog / Going Green: How neighborhood greenspace improves mental wellbeing

November 1, 2023October 30, 2023 / Erin McNell /

Spending time in nature has benefits beyond improving physical health.

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Biology environment greenspace Mental Health Nature

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