COP28 “Beginning of the End” of the Fossil Fuel Era
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COP28 “Beginning of the End” of the Fossil Fuel Era

COP 28, Climate Change Conference of the United Nations closed with an agreement that signals the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era by laying the ground for a swift, just, and equitable transition, underpinned by deep emissions cuts and scaled-up finance. In a demonstration of global solidarity, negotiators from nearly 200 Parties…

The Rise of Social Media: A Force for Bad
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The Rise of Social Media: A Force for Bad

Social media has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we communicate, connect, and consume information. However, alongside its undeniable benefits, social media has also emerged as a powerful force for bad, raising concerns about its potential impact on individuals, society, and democracy. Social Media Impact on Individuals Social media has been linked to a range of negative…

Depiction of Climate Change in Media Discourse: A Corpus-Assisted Ecological Study
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Depiction of Climate Change in Media Discourse: A Corpus-Assisted Ecological Study

A study that examines the facticity of media discourse in environmental articles from Eastern and Western newspapers. ABSTRACT Texts in newspapers have two purposes: first, they provide a description, and second, they depict that description as true, false, certain, or uncertain. This study investigates the description of climate change in the print media and examines how…

Green AI: Harnessing Technology to Protect the Environment
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Green AI: Harnessing Technology to Protect the Environment

Green AI that has been developed and used with an eye towards minimising its negative effects on the environment is referred to as “green AI,” also known as sustainable AI or environmentally friendly AI. It includes numerous tactics, procedures, and technological advancements targeted at enhancing the sustainability, resource-friendliness, and energy-efficiency of AI. A critical step…