Recent developments reflect the increasing scrutiny on the environmental impact of various industries and technologies. The owner of the Jackdaw gas field asserts that its operations will 'not materially influence' climate change, following a new assessment required by the industry regulator. This comes amid growing awareness of the significance of individual projects and their collective contribution to global environmental concerns. In South Korea, a government-backed program is set to allocate US$30 million to support 17 projects focusing on AI-powered environmental technologies. These projects aim to address diverse challenges, including energy efficiency in buildings, prediction of sinkholes, and detection of indoor air pollution and fire smoke. Meanwhile, experts from the Tyndall Centre are providing evidence to UK lawmakers on the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres. The parliamentary inquiry seeks to understand the implications of these technologies for the country's net zero ambitions, recognizing the growing energy and environmental footprints associated with AI and data centres.