Nuclear war, climate change and technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI) are among the most serious threats to humanity. According to the UN Environment Programme, climate change affects 80% of the planet’s land surface and 85% of its population.

In the spirit of keeping your enemies close, I'm wondering if humanity can use one threat to combat another? Storms, wildfires and droughts caused by climate change can be predicted and mitigated using AI and digital tools. ..

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