AI Tools Shape Efforts to Combat Air Pollution, Raise Energy Concerns

AI is reshaping efforts to tackle air pollution and climate change, offering precise tools to reduce PM2.5 and greenhouse gases, per a March 12, 2025 report. The EPA’s new 9.0 µg/m³ standard aims to save lives, but AI’s growing energy use—tripling data center emissions since 2018—poses risks. Solar panels’ efficiency evolution suggests a path forward, if AI can follow suit.