Agnew, Duncan (2025, Nov 13). How Cities Can Make AI Infrastructure Green. Knee Deep Times.  

https://www.kneedeeptimes.org/how-cities-can-make-ai-infrastructure-green/

The article talks about how the growth of AI, which uses these data centers, requires a lot of electricity. The use of a lot of electricity, along with the use of water in the process that day centers use, is very wasteful. The article explains how cities can set regulations to ensure that these big AI companies are given rules to make AI less wasteful. The article states that AI servers can require 10 to 20 times as much energy. An example of ways cities can help create cleaner energy usage is recycling water for cooling and placing fees. The article also talks about how, in some cases, there is less water but more energy, and the other way around. A possible solution brought up in the article suggests that there are ways to reuse heat. Overall, cities play a crucial role in creating a better environment for their people, and they have the power to put in place regulations to help combat this issue. It is also important to keep these companies accountable when they are telling the public that they are committed to sustainability, when in reality, it is important that it is being upheld. 

I thought this article was super interesting because it is very current to the rapid increase in AI usage. A lot of people are unaware of the negative environmental impact of simply searching things up using AI. I think a solution would be education around this topic. I also thought it was interesting that the AI companies claim to be committed to sustainability, but this article explains how they need to put certain regulations in place for these companies.

(December 2nd, 2025), Switching to electric stoves can dramatically cut indoor air pollution, Stanford Report.

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/12/gas-propane-stoves-nitrogen-dioxide-exposure-health-risks-switching-electric

The article talks about how gas and propane stoves can raise indoor NO2. This can lead to heart and lung problems. This explains that indoor air pollution from cooking is a much bigger issue than people see on the surface. In the study, they found that switching to an electric stove can lower NO2. This would lower the exposure and intake that people are facing. This especially pertains to people who use their stove often, which is most people on a day-to-day basis, so this is a huge issue that faces humans that most would not recognize as an issue. For 22 millon Americans, the use of cooking with gas stoves led to NO2 levels that greatly surpass safe thresholds. The article talks about the steps to improve ventilation and other electric and induction options.

I like how the article talks about the steps one can personally take to reduce the impacts of this. I also think that this practical step people can take in a simple thing, such as their kitchen, shows show air pollution is something that is very individual and with changing some habits, it can be dramatically improved.

(2025 September 18th). 5 ways California can meet rising AI power demand. Stanford Report.

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/09/california-ai-power-demand

The article goes over how California’s peak power demand could rise in the next 15 years by the amount equivalent to powering 20 million additional homes using AI to power them. So, in short, California is going to need a large increase in electricity usage due to AI demand for electricity. The article goes into how, in California, it may be harder to build a grid upgrade, so they may need to build data centers in other states. This slow permitting and slow grid connection are the main barriers. The article also talks about the importance of affordability and how electricity bills are so high, and how the new demand for AI needs to not increase the cost of these bills. The main idea in the article California needs to move more quickly to meet these demands while also making sure that energy is clean. 

I think this article touches on the important issues that have currently arisen due to the recent influx of AI usage. I think it is important that the article also talks about how this cannot be an issue that just uses solar energy, but that there needs to be ways to combat this because the sun is not always out. Overall, this article brings this important issue of AI to the forefront and addresses what steps California needs to take in order to be effective and sustainable.

Agnew, Duncan (2025, Nov 13). How Cities Can Make AI Infrastructure Green. Knee Deep Times.  

https://www.kneedeeptimes.org/how-cities-can-make-ai-infrastructure-green/

The article talks about how the growth of AI, which uses these data centers, requires a lot of electricity. The use of a lot of electricity, along with the use of water in the process that day centers use, is very wasteful. The article explains how cities can set regulations to ensure that these big AI companies are given rules to make AI less wasteful. The article states that AI servers can require 10 to 20 times as much energy. An example of ways cities can help create cleaner energy usage is recycling water for cooling and placing fees. The article also talks about how, in some cases, there is less water but more energy, and the other way around. A possible solution brought up in the article suggests that there are ways to reuse heat. Overall, cities play a crucial role in creating a better environment for their people, and they have the power to put in place regulations to help combat this issue. It is also important to keep these companies accountable when they are telling the public that they are committed to sustainability, when in reality, it is important that it is being upheld. 

I thought this article was super interesting because it is very current to the rapid increase in AI usage. A lot of people are unaware of the negative environmental impact of simply searching things up using AI. I think a solution would be education around this topic. I also thought it was interesting that the AI companies claim to be committed to sustainability, but this article explains how they need to put certain regulations in place for these companies.

(December 2nd, 2025), Switching to electric stoves can dramatically cut indoor air pollution, Stanford Report.

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/12/gas-propane-stoves-nitrogen-dioxide-exposure-health-risks-switching-electric

The article talks about how gas and propane stoves can raise indoor NO2. This can lead to heart and lung problems. This explains that indoor air pollution from cooking is a much bigger issue than people see on the surface. In the study, they found that switching to an electric stove can lower NO2. This would lower the exposure and intake that people are facing. This especially pertains to people who use their stove often, which is most people on a day-to-day basis, so this is a huge issue that faces humans that most would not recognize as an issue. For 22 millon Americans, the use of cooking with gas stoves led to NO2 levels that greatly surpass safe thresholds. The article talks about the steps to improve ventilation and other electric and induction options.

I like how the article talks about the steps one can personally take to reduce the impacts of this. I also think that this practical step people can take in a simple thing, such as their kitchen, shows show air pollution is something that is very individual and with changing some habits, it can be dramatically improved. 

The article explains how California needs to build clean energy and infrastructure at a faster rate to reach a net-zero emission by 2045. With existing technologies such as electric vehicles, renewables, and batteries, there are already things in place to cut emissions. Although these existing technologies are helpful, some of the emission cuts require new technology that is still being developed to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In short, the Sanford-led modeling study that the article showed that California must double its electricity generation capacity, which accounts for half of the emission cuts. The rest would come from breakthroughs in research and changes in early-stage technologies. The main issue that is being faced is not developing these technologies, but it’s the project’s difficult processes of approval, such as permits and rules that prevent these technologies from progressing. 

I like that the article talked about how the government and policy play a huge role in putting in place the technologies that could help reduce CO2. I think that it is important to show how those roadblocks end up being a huge part of an idea, not just the invention of new technologies. I also think that the article did a good job of showing what parts of the plan were uncertain. Overall, the article was specific and showed what is slowing down California in cutting carbon emissions.

This article talks about the risks and challenges that global farmers are facing today like climate change, price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and trade inequalities. It shows that these problems not only greatly effect the farmer but also the consumer, especially in developing countries, by making food less affordable and less reliable. This article highlights the need for global polices, investments, and innovations that improve market stability, support small farmers, and strengthen food systems worldwide.

I think that this article shows how threaded together the actions between agriculture and economy are. Without a greater emphasis on supporting farmers the issue that food insecurity is will only continue to grow and evolve. Addressing these challenges is essential to ensure people everywhere have access to reliable and affordable food..

Article 5 https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/world-cop30-trump-administration-rolls-back-environmental-rules-rcna245135

Chow, D. (2025, November 24). With the rest of the world at a Climate Summit, trump administration announces major environmental rollbacks. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/world-cop30-trump-administration-rolls-back-environmental-rules-rcna245135 

Abstract: This article details many anti-environmental actions the United States has recently taken under the Trump Administration. It first notes that the United States was absent during the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference and instead began new initiatives to start oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida. This is phrased as an initiative to restore American economic dominance, jobs, and unnecessary regulations/government overreaches. This initiative received immediate bipartisan resistance. In addition, Trump has been proposing new limits to the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. For the Clean Water Act he wants to undo protection regarding pollution, runoff, and classification of “waters of the United States”. Only 19% of the United States wetlands would be protected leaving the country significantly more vulnerable to flooding. For the endangered species act, Trump intends to make removing classified endangered species easier and adding new species more difficult. He’s also intending to add a clause prioritizing “economic impacts” in weighing whether to add or remove to the list. 

Opinion: This article demonstrates the United States continued rejection of modern environmental science underneath the Trump Administration. I believe that our decision to not attend global environmental conventions while simultaneously destroying years of climate efforts is inexcusable and blatantly corrupt. Trump is continuing to prioritize business interests (as mentioned in the “revised” endangered species act) over actually maintaining the health of our nation. While this may not be seen during the course of his presidency, this lack of care towards our environment will haunt many future administrations. I feel that especially with weakening the Clean Water Act the administration has exposed its ugly, capitalistic, and unscrupulous motives. He is willing to sacrifice safe, drinkable water for his citizens in order to prioritize the financial success of his ultra-wealthy proponents. We may feel the effects of these alterations for years while he relaxes in Mar-A-Lago. 

SFGate. (January 21, 2026). The top 3 states Californians moved to, according to new Census data. https://www.sfgate.com/california/article/where-californians-moved-2024-21307446.php

This article follows the migration and immigration patterns in California. The authors explain that many people living in California are middle income families who are struggling with housing and affordability. In contrast many of the newcomers are immigrants or Highly Educated workers. These shifts are changing the state’s Workforce, housing demand, and community structure due to the change in income families coming in and out of California.

 This article made me understand that population growth isn’t just about numbers, it’s about the composition of the population. If middle class families continue to leave it could weaken the community school systems. I believe that California must focus on creating affordable living conditions so that families are not forced to relocate. this article shows how migration patterns can increase inequality if they are not addressed properly .