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Global Threats Intensify as Digital Clutter and Extreme Weather Raise Concerns
Global anxieties are on the rise as evidenced by the Doomsday Clock moving to 85 seconds to midnight, fueled by nuclear proliferation, climate change, and emerging technologies, according to multiple news sources. Simultaneously, the U.S. East Coast braced for a potential bomb cyclone just days after a brutal winter storm left millions without power and dozens dead. These events underscore the growing pressures facing the planet and its inhabitants.
The impending storm is expected to form off the coast of the Carolinas on Saturday, potentially intensifying into a bomb cyclone, a rapidly strengthening storm characterized by a sudden drop in pressure, Time reported. Such storms can bring intense winter weather conditions, including blizzards, strong winds, and freezing temperatures. While this storm is not anticipated to be as widespread or intense as the previous one, its potential impact remains a concern.
Adding to environmental woes, the often-overlooked impact of digital clutter is gaining attention. Every sent message, recorded video, and voice note has an energy impact, Time noted. Digital clutter, such as old emails and photos stored in data centers, consumes substantial energy and water resources. These data centers require electricity and environmental resources, including water, to keep cool. The systems are overly redundant to prevent outages, requiring resources to store data indefinitely for everyone.
In other news, Western Sugar's decision to adopt SAP S4HANA Cloud Public Edition has unexpectedly positioned them for AI transformation, VentureBeat reported. The move to the cloud, driven by the need for standardized processes and reduced infrastructure burden, provided the clean data and workflows necessary to readily integrate SAP's new business AI capabilities across various departments.
Meanwhile, in Benin, West Africa, a new study suggests that indigenous trees might be key to climate-resilient dairy farming. According to a study by Alassan Assani Seidou published in Phys.org, livestock farming in Benin's drylands, which cover roughly 70% of the country, is under growing pressure. These landscapes sustain around six million grazing animals, including 2.5 million cattle.
Amidst these challenges, Pope Leo XIV has issued a plea for global peace, recognizing the escalating worldwide threats, multiple news sources reported. The combination of nuclear proliferation, climate change, and emerging technologies has created a precarious situation, further complicated by Europe's dependence on US military support and various political, economic, and cultural developments.
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