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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
China's Green Energy Surge Has Caused CO2 Emissions to Fall for the First Time
As countries like the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom appear to be backpedaling on climate pledges, China is showing some massive results on its quest to reverse carbon emissions. The latest analysis of China's annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions found that they slid by 1.6 percent nationwide compared to the same quarter last year. Year-to-date emissions were down one percent compared to the same date in 2024. Analysis by Carbon Brief, a UK-based climate publication, attributed the decline in CO2 output to green energy sources like wind, solar, and nuclear infrastructure, cutting the need for coal-powered energy. It notes that the drop in CO2 output came despite a nationwide surge in energy demand. While previous drops in China's noxious exhaust coincided with lower energy use overall, this is the first time the country could directly credit its green energy strategy for a fall in CO2 output — a huge win. The report further found that China's clean power generation has grown faster than the current and long-term growth in electricity demand, as power-sector emissions — separate from the rest of the nation — fell two percent from March 2024 to 2025. While that's a positive sign in the short term, it could be the start of the massive structural change in China's emission trends that Carbon Brief predicted back in 2023. That said, the publication noted the current CO2 emissions were only one percent lower than China's latest peak, which may imply that a short-term increase in energy use could offset the decline. Even if that happens, it won't erase the fact that green energy is starting to have a noticeable impact on the fast-growing nation. China has invested gobs of cash into green energy in recent years, as part of its 14th five-year national plan, which kicked off in 2021. By 2024, green energy infrastructure made up over 10 percent of China's total GDP, surpassing even the country's real estate market. Now nearing the end of the five-year plan, sustainability forecasting indicates that China could command more than half of all renewable energy in the world by 2030. Though The People's Republic of China as we know it today still has a ways to go on breaking its massive dependence on coal, it's come remarkably far on energy since its inception in 1949 — growing from a semi-feudal collection of fiefdoms to a world-leader in a fraction of the time it's taken countries like the United States. China is already the global frontrunner in electric cars, solar infrastructure, and robotics production. They're working on a world-first Thorium-powered nuclear reactor, which, when up and running, would all but eliminate the threat of a nuclear meltdown. All this while Chinese citizens are set to become the largest consumer base on the planet — throwing a bit of a wrench into the Western stereotype of sweatshops and poverty. More on China: All AI-Generated Material Must Be Labeled Online, China Announces
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Internet stunned as Trump teases ‘very big announcement' coming soon, hints 'it's going to be a truly earth-shattering'
Donald Trump made a shocking announcement on Tuesday, stating that he will be making a 'earth-shattering' revelation in the next few days. His enigmatic remarks ignited uproar on social media, with many people wondering what the US President might be planning. Trump made the 'earth-shattering" statement inside the Oval office during his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.(Bloomberg) Trump made the statement inside the Oval office during his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. 'We have a very big announcement to make,' the POTUS declared, clarifying that it is not about trade. 'It's about something else, but it's going to be a truly earth-shattering and positive development for this country and for the people of this country. And that will take place some time within the next few days,' he said. Sources close to the Trump administration told the New York Post they weren't even sure what he was talking about. Trump's remark sparks concerns on social media Meanwhile, his statement sparked buzz on social media, with one X user writing: ''Trump says an 'earth shattering' announcement is coming and it's not about trade. So... aliens?' 'Earth shattering to me means worldly … but he said positive for our country , so I guess that's good. I'm just confused at this statement,' another commented. 'Iran nuclear weapons program ended?' a third user asked. 'Maybe Greenland,' the fourth one guessed, while one more said, 'Joe is going to be arrested.' Also Read: Trump defends his AI-Generated Pope photo amid massive backlash, claims 'I had nothing to do with it' Another X user asked others to cast their votes on whether the announcement would be about a 'new memecoin' or the repeal of the federal income tax. The 'new memecoin' was leading 51.5 percent to 48.5 percent at midnight on the East Coast. The statement may also be related to Trump's forthcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, Daily Mail reported, citing a source. In the meantime, Trump intends to change the Persian Gulf's name to the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia, according to an Associated Press story the previous evening.
Al Bawaba
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Celine Dion speaks out against AI-Generated music using her voice
ALBAWABA - Celine Dion condemns AI-generated music using her voice without permission. Also Read Trump's response to Taylor Swift AI-Generated images sparks debate Celine Dion has expressed her disapproval of music that was produced by artificial intelligence and in which her voice was allegedly taken advantage of without her permission. Taking to her official Instagram account on Friday, March 7, the singer, who is well known for her single "Heart Will Go On," addressed the issue of her voice being used online by an artificial intelligence without her permission. "It has come to our attention that unsanctioned, AI-generated music purporting to contain Celine Dion's musical performances and name and likeness is currently circulating online and across various digital service providers," she stated at the beginning. "Please be advised that these recordings are fake and not approved, and that they are not songs from her official discography," the five-time Grammy winner continued. "Please be aware of this." LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 28: Celine Dion (Photo by BRUCE BENNETT / Getty Images via AFP) Dion's tweet coincided with the growing anxiety among creative individuals, particularly musicians, regarding the possibility of artificial intelligence (AI) creating music without the permission of the artist and reaping profits from it. In the year 2024, well over two hundred musicians have signed an open letter that condemns "AI music generation technology." This letter was drafted with the assistance of the Artists Rights Alliance. The petition specifically states, "We, the undersigned members of the artist and songwriting communities, call on AI developers, technology companies, platforms, and digital music services to cease the use of artificial intelligence to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists." Billie Eilish, Zayn Malik, Jon Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, and a great number of other well-known musicians were among the artists who signed the petition. According to the official statement, we believe that, when used responsibly, AI has enormous potential to advance human creativity in a manner that enables the development and growth of new and exciting experiences for music fans everywhere.
