Stanford University · Course
The AI, Climate, and Energy Connection (SDSS-YEEM150)
The AI, Climate, and Energy Connection (SDSS-YEEM150) is an eight-hour Stanford course offered through Coursera on AI’s climate implications, ending in an Impact Plan of practical actions for your organisation.
Who it suits
- Professionals who buy, run or plan AI and want to understand its environmental footprint.
- People in procurement, operations or strategy who can act on it.
What it covers
- The links between AI, large language models, data centres and energy and water demand.
- AI’s environmental footprint and its community impacts.
- Real-world AI applications in climate adaptation, energy transition and nature conservation.
- The business and policy landscape, and an Impact Plan for procurement, operations or strategy.
Common questions about The AI, Climate, and Energy Connection (SDSS-YEEM150)
- How long is it?
- Stanford lists 8 hours.
- Where is it taught?
- Through Coursera; Stanford says Coursera sets pricing, and some courses can be audited free, so check Coursera.
- What do I produce?
- An Impact Plan of actions you can take in your organisation.
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