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Issue 21 · August 8, 2026 · Saturday

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Environmental Impact of Amazon's Power Plant

AI | The Verge

Amazon's new gas-burning power plant in Pecos County, Texas, is set to become one of the largest greenhouse gas producers in the U.S., potentially contradicting the company's net-zero emissions goal by 2040. With a capacity of 7.65 gigawatts, this facility could emit 33 million tons of CO2, sparking public opposition and concerns about its environmental impact.

Denmark Requires Oral Defenses for Students' Written Work to Counter AI Cheating

Hacker News: Front Page

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Wikipedia's founder on his life's work: 'A propaganda tool'
Hacker News: Front Page
Advancements in AI Forecasting
An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country
AI | The Verge

Environmental Impact of Amazon's Power Plant

Denmark Requires Oral Defenses for Students' Written Work to Counter AI Cheating

Wikipedia's founder on his life's work: 'A propaganda tool'

Advancements in AI Forecasting

An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country