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Trump’s Paris Agreement Exit: A Risky Bet for Global Stability

Once again, former President Donald Trump has pulled the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement, a move that has sparked concern among global leaders, financial markets, and environmental advocates. This decision not only weakens international climate efforts but also threatens America’s economic standing in a rapidly shifting energy landscape.A Step Back with Economic ConsequencesTrump originally withdrew from the accord in 2017, branding it an “unfair deal.” Now, he is reaffirming hi...

ChatGPT: Quenching its thirst at the planet’s expense

ChatGPT — efficient, quick, and can answer almost every question under the sun. While it’s amazing, it’s also a massive water guzzler. Did you know that ChatGPT uses 500ml of water to generate 5–50 responses or uses up to ten times the electricity of a Google search? As users, we are probably generating thousands of responses a day, unaware of the significant amount of energy and water consumption it takes.The vast server farms powering ChatGPT need substantial cooling to prevent overheating, co...

Turning a New Page: My Unexpected Journey into Running

I’ll admit, I have never been a runner. Throughout the years, I have made sporadic attempts to embrace this activity, but it always felt like a distant and unattainable goal. The narrative that echoed in my mind was a familiar one — running is monotonous, exhausting, and not something I could consistently commit to. That is, until January of this year.Shortly after obtaining my bachelor’s degree in December 2021, I embarked on a new chapter by moving to Australia with my family. After enrolling...

The economic impact on the dental industry and the rise of environmental concerns due to disposable…

The global healthcare industry wasn’t prepared for the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) once the pandemic hit in March 2020. The healthcare industry and its leaders, administrators and workers were forced to prepare full speed ahead due to the overwhelming positive COVID-19 cases and struggled to protect themselves and their patients due to the shortage of PPE, including gloves, face shields, aprons, gowns, goggles and N95 masks.The dental industry faced its own set of challenges, inc...