Blogs

UC San Diego researchers have developed Zephyrus, an innovative AI agent that bridges the gap between complex weather forecasting models and accessible climate science communication, potentially revolutionizing how scientists and students interact with meteorological data.

Canada’s latest progress report on the 2022-2026 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy reveals that while some milestones have been met in clean fuels, housing, and water systems, significant challenges remain in climate action, species protection, and equity initiatives.

Recent forecasts from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory predict AI will account for more than 50% of data center electricity consumption by 2028, transforming AI energy usage from a technical concern into a major infrastructure and policy challenge.

The USDA’s Economic Research Service projects a 3.6% increase in overall food prices for 2026, with restaurant prices rising faster than grocery costs for the sixth consecutive year. This comprehensive analysis examines the factors driving food inflation and what consumers can expect across different food categories.

Groundbreaking research from WRI and partners shows that agriculture is rapidly consuming non-forest ecosystems like grasslands, savannas and wetlands, which store up to 35 % of terrestrial carbon and support over a billion people. The study highlights the urgent need to extend conservation policies beyond forests to protect these critical but overlooked landscapes.