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Covers:  robotics, science, environment, astronomy, deep ocean, disasters, tornadoes, risk, meteorlogy, hurricanes, animal cognition, climate change, human spaceflight
Doesn't Cover: business changes, book reviews, celebrities
Associated Press science writer Seth Borenstein, covering climate change; email: sborenstein@ap.org Bluesky: Borenbears; Teach @ NYU/DC @NewsMediaGuild

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Cover science on national and international basis reporting to New York headquarters. Write enterprise and breaking science stories, responsible for coverage of three science journals. Cover climate change, disasters, BP oil spill, NASA, NOAA, astronomy, Earth sciences, archeology, psychology, meteorology, physics, science policy, science ethics, basic research and putting latest science news in larger context. Numerous awards, some big.
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Seth Borenstein’s Journalist Portfolio

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94 in Alaska? Weather extremes tied to jet stream

94 in Alaska? Weather extremes tied to jet stream

WASHINGTON (AP) - Lately, the jet stream isn't playing by the rules. Scientists say that big river of air hig…

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What holds energy tech back? The infernal battery

What holds energy tech back? The infernal battery

WASHINGTON (AP) - As 21st century technology strains to become ever faster, cleaner and cheaper, an invention…

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Climate contradiction: Less snow, more blizzards

Climate contradiction: Less snow, more blizzards

Cars are buried by snow near Hamden, Conn., on Sunday, in the aftermath of the winter storm that buried New E…

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Experts: Global warming means more Antarctic ice

Experts: Global warming means more Antarctic ice

WASHINGTON (AP) - The ice goes on seemingly forever in a white pancake-flat landscape, stretching farther tha…

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Predicting presidents, storms and life by computer

Predicting presidents, storms and life by computer

WASHINGTON (AP) - Forget political pundits, gut instincts, and psychics. The mightier-than-ever silicon chip …

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Electoral College math: Not all votes are equal

Electoral College math: Not all votes are equal

WASHINGTON (AP) - When it comes to electing the president, not all votes are created equal. And chances are y…

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Articles

AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that

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By Seth Borenstein Verified
| Columbia Missourian Verified
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem. Artificial intelligence and the data centers they require use growing amounts of energy and are water hogs — and AI companies aren't transparent about how much of those resources they use, experts said. So each time you turn to the internet and seek an AI-fueled response, it's gobbling up precious resources.
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AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that

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By Seth Borenstein Verified
| ET Enterprise AI
There are a few ways climate conscious individuals aren't completely powerless, said several experts in water use, artificial intelligence, data center placement and environmental sustainability. As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem.
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Why experts want you to think twice before using AI for everyday tasks

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By Seth Borenstein Verified
| MSN UK Verified
As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem. Artificial intelligence and the data centers they require use growing amounts of energy and are water hogs — and AI companies aren't transparent about how much of those resources they use, experts said. So each time you turn to the internet and seek an AI-fueled response, it's gobbling up precious resources.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

The now defunction Belmont Citizen

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes; I'm old enough

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Brian Keyes from Tourist Season
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