SUMMARY of the Article “AI and climate” by Hafsa Azam, Dawn [Published on December 28th, 2023]
The article discusses the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in addressing climate change and its related challenges. Climate change, driven by human activities, results in severe consequences such as greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, and various climatic disasters. AI emerges as a key player in enhancing adaptation capabilities and developing sustainable solutions to combat these issues. From precision agriculture to disaster prediction, AI-driven innovations are reshaping climate-related strategies. The year 2023 witnessed a surge in climate change-induced disasters globally, including hurricanes, cyclones, floods, and wildfires. AI’s role in providing accurate weather forecasts and early warning mechanisms is highlighted, leveraging extensive data from sources like satellite imagery and social media to predict disasters. The US and Japan exemplify successful integration of AI in weather predictions, disaster-response coordination, and emergency announcement systems using automated drones. The article emphasizes the need for Pakistan to adopt AI in meteorological operations, considering its vulnerability to climate change. Despite being among the top 10 countries most affected by climate change, Pakistan lacks AI-based measures for » Read More…