AI Technology Is Revolutionizing Climate Change Mitigation: An Overview
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Climate change is a global problem that has a significant impact on human health and economic well-being. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been shown to have great potential in reducing the effects of climate change. This article tries to provide a basic overview of the relationship between AI and mitigating climate change, highlighting AI's revolutionary potential in combating this pressing global issue. In particular, this article looks at how big data is essential to the success of climate action programs and how AI technologies may use these enormous databases to help develop more efficient mitigation measures for climate change and adapt to them. We have investigated novel methods for comprehending climate dynamics, maximizing renewable energy systems, enhancing climate resilience, and improving environmental justice via the use of AI technology.
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