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Artificial intelligence: sustainability reporting
Artificial intelligence needs a large amount of computing power, and each unit of computing power consumes significant amounts of electricity. This computing largely takes place in data centres which are rapidly being constructed around the world to keep up with the growth in AI. In addition to the energy needed for computing AI queries, data centres also consume power and water to run cooling and ventilation systems. AI is thereby increasing demand for scarce natural resources, and also putting pressure on electricity grids, which are still in-part dependent on fossil fuel plants to meet rising needs. The result: increased carbon emissions and concern about the long-term environmental impact of AI.
ClientEarth v Shell Plc: case in summary
The High Court in England has refused permission for the environmental activist group ClientEarth to proceed with a derivative action against the directors of Shell Plc.
Construction Waste and the Environment Act 2021
The Environment Act 2021 (the Act) received Royal Assent in November last year, and will have a fundamental and far reaching cross-sector impact, with its aim being to deliver long term targets to improve air quality, biodiversity, water and waste reduction, and resource efficiency. What does the Act actually say about waste and resource efficiency?
An indictment of a consumerist society? Pressure mounts on manufacturers, retailers and online marketplaces
The recent ITV News investigation into Amazon's waste removal and destruction policies claims that Amazon destroys millions of unsold products every year. Amazon is now facing increased public and political scrutiny of its environmental and waste practices.
Bond Dickinson lawyer recognised as environmental expert
Sarah Holmes, Legal Director, has received two national qualifications in recognition of her expertise in the waste, environment and sustainability sectors, becoming a Chartered Waste Manager as well as a Chartered Environmentalist.
The impact on environment and planning law after the EU referendum
The need for countries to respond to the challenges of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, resource scarcity, waste management and biodiversity depletion has developed during the UK's membership of what is now the EU.
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