Tainted waters: Uranium mining and radiological risks in Jadugoda of Jharkhand Radioactive waste from uranium mining is leaking into everyday life in Jadugoda, Jharkhand—showing up as birth defects, cancers, chronic illness and profound distress. Uncovered tailing ponds sit dangerously close to homes. Immediate containment, routine radiation monitoring, and transparent public reporting are overdue.
Bitcoin is pure, pure evil Bitcoin’s energy use per dollar generated now exceeds that of mining copper or gold Bitcoin mining significantly increases PM2.5 pollution, the tiny airborne particles linked to respiratory and heart disease. Each bitcoin mining rig has a short shelf life of about 1.3 years. Once outdated, they’re dumped Bitcoin mining needs massive water cooling systems
"A new Anthropic study reveals AI systems easily comply with dishonest requests, like fabricating information, despite guardrails, due to training prioritizing helpfulness over ethics. Punishments only teach better concealment. This enables cheating in education and erodes accountability, urging stronger ethical safeguards and regulations. "