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“The sleep of reason produces monsters.” Francisco Goya, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. A person asleep at a desk with the phrase “el sueño de la razón produce monstruos,” or “the sleep of reason produces monsters” written on the side and monsters in the background.

Generative AI’s Other Environmental Problem

October 14, 2025 by Liza Williams Artificial Intelligence Technology

An overreliance on generative AI may threaten our collective potential to meaningfully address environmental problems by potentially slowing scientific progress and innovation, reducing the efficacy of our collaboration, and weakening support for environmental protection.

The United States Capitol building and its reflection in a pool of water.

How the Inflation Reduction Act May Take a Similar Path Through Congressional ‘Repeal’ as The Affordable Care Act

April 22, 2025 by Daniel Hogg Energy Legislation

Tariffs on U.S. produced goods are already disproportionately targeting right-leaning communities. Republican lawmakers may add to the price disruption by repealing the Inflation Reduction Act. This blog examines the political calculations currently facing Congressional Republicans as they try to undo Biden’s climate change legacy.