AI has become a tool in the search for climate solutions

From controlled burns to detecting methane leaks and locating critical minerals — artificial intelligence is now a key tool for people working on climate solutions.

JUANA SUMMERS, HOST:

All sorts of companies and researchers have embraced artificial intelligence, and that includes people working on climate solutions. Julia Simon from NPR’s Climate Desk is here to explain how AI is being used to tackle global warming. Hi, Julia.

JULIA SIMON, BYLINE: Hello.

SUMMERS: So Julia, climate change means more wildfires, and I understand that there are some companies and researchers who think AI might be able to help out with that?

SIMON: Yes. One

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