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AI and the Environment: Balancing Demands, Challenges, and Opportunities

Data centers supporting artificial intelligence consume staggering amounts of electricity, with their energy demands projected to potentially account for up to 10% of total U.S. electricity consumption by 2030—posing both challenges and opportunities for clean energy goals. In th ... Show more

. 49min 55sec

Environmental Justice: The State-Level Perspective

More than 35 states have introduced or drafted environmental justice laws as of 2023, and 14 of those states have implemented at least 21 new laws focused on environmental justice. In this episode of People Places Planet, ELI's Environmental Justice Law Clerk, Juliette Stanley, j ... Show more

. 18min 49sec

ELI Intern Minisode: The 30x30 Initiative in California and Environmental Justice in the Farm Bill

At the Environmental Law Institute, interns have the opportunity to develop independent research projects based off their interests. In this episode of the People Places Planet Podcast, ELI’s summer interns, Sarah Cheung and Aneeza Ahmad, join host Dara Albrecht to share more abo ... Show more

. 16min 0sec

Here's To New Adventures: Farewell to Our 2022 Research Associates

In this week’s episode of People Places Planet Podcast, three of ELI's four outgoing Research Associates (Sarah Backer, Ella Stack, and Tori Rickman) sit down with host Dara Albrecht to reflect on their experiences as Research Associates. The three share who they are, what brough ... Show more

. 18min 55sec

Planted! How Local Governments are Increasing the Availability of Plant-Based Proteins to Reduce Emissions from Food

Many municipal buildings, schools, hospitals, restaurants, and workplace cafeterias do not offer plant-based entrees. Making plant-based meals the default or even simply offering a plant-based option can help to reduce food-related emissions. In this episode, hosts Sarah Backer a ... Show more

. 36min 54sec