AI / Cloud Climate Resilience
The energy required to power cloud-based companies requires massive amounts of electricity, which generates significant levels of CO2 emissions - and AI is accelerating the pace. Rising CO2 levels are fueling more frequent and more severe weather events. The cost of these severe weather events on communities is soaring. From beaches to roadways, public squares to historic sites, urgent repair is needed to preserve the communities where your employees and customers live and work. If your company is looking for a climate offset that delivers tangible results, Climate Resilience Offset donations are directed only to local projects delivering immediate impact, measurable results, and lasting benefits.
CRO is a registered 501c3 nonprofit, all donations are tax-deductible.
Climate Resilience Offsets (CRO) are NOT Carbon Offsets. They are financial offsets helping to mitigate the rapidly rising costs of severe weather on communities and property owners. The Economist projects homeowners and communities face $25 trillion in damage from severe weather in the decades ahead. But the World Bank estimates $4.2 Trillion can be saved by investing in more resilient infrastructure today.
AI and cloud hosting is causing significant increases in CO2 emissions. Microsoft, Google, NVidia, and others have all reported increases of 20% or more. Carbon Offsets and carbon reduction efforts are simply not working fast enough as CO2 levels continue to rise, rapidly, fueling more severe weather today.
In August 2024 the IMF reported that Carbon Emissions from AI and Crypto Are Surging.
This is starting to give the Cloud / AI industry a small black eye in the eyes of regulators and consumers.
But now Cloud & AI companies can offset the climate impact of their servers with a monthly donation to Climate Resilience Offsets.
And if you run an AI / Cloud Host business and see value in aligning your brand with a highly effective climate action initiative that impacts the communities where your employees and customers live and work, please Contact Us about a partnership.
Support Cloud Climate Resilience today.
Recommended Offsets:
If you use AI/Cloud to get smarter, faster: $10-25 a few times a year
If your company runs in the cloud or uses AI to deliver a SaaS: $100-500/mo.
If you are a Cloud or AI Host, please contact us about a strategic partnership
Donations are made through Climate Resilience Offsets. CRO is a registered 501c3. All donations are tax-deductible in the USA.
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Cost of Severe Weather NEWS: Hurricane Beryl may have caused $32bn losses to US
Michigan
Severe flooding has wreaked havoc across Michigan, inundating homes and businesses and crippling infrastructure. Heavy rainfall over the past week has particularly impacted the Detroit and Grand Rapids areas, prompting Governor Gretchen Whitmer to declare a state of emergency. "This flooding is unprecedented and our priority is the safety and well-being of our residents," she said.
Initial estimates suggest the economic damage could exceed $1.5 billion, a figure likely to increase as assessments continue. The flooding has highlighted the vulnerabilities of Michigan’s aging drainage systems, underscoring the need for substantial investment in climate resilience.
Insurance claims are expected to surge, with many homeowners finding their policies do not cover flood damage. Environmental experts attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of such events to climate change. As Michigan begins its recovery, the focus will be on both immediate relief and long-term infrastructural improvements to better withstand future climate impacts.
Recent wildfires in Texas have scorched vast areas, destroying homes, businesses, and natural landscapes. Fanned by strong winds and dry conditions, the fires have particularly affected the regions around Austin and Houston. Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of emergency, mobilizing state resources and urging residents to evacuate high-risk areas. "Our priority is the safety of Texans and the protection of property," he stated.
Initial estimates place the economic toll at over $2 billion, with costs expected to rise as damage assessments continue. The wildfires have disrupted local economies and strained firefighting resources.
Insurance companies are preparing for a surge in claims, many of which will involve properties in high-risk areas. Environmental experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and severity of wildfires. As Texas begins the recovery process, efforts will focus on immediate relief and long-term strategies to enhance wildfire resilience and preparedness.
Texas
Severe weather has swept through California, bringing torrential rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding. The storms have hit particularly hard in the Bay Area and Southern California, disrupting daily life and causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, stating, "The scale of this severe weather event is unprecedented, and our top priority is to ensure the safety of Californians."
Preliminary estimates suggest the economic impact could exceed $3 billion, with costs expected to climb as damage assessments progress. The storms have overwhelmed local emergency services and highlighted the vulnerabilities of California's infrastructure to extreme weather.
Insurance companies are bracing for a surge in claims, many related to flood and wind damage. Environmental scientists point to climate change as a factor in the increasing frequency and intensity of such weather events. As California begins recovery efforts, attention will focus on both immediate relief and long-term strategies to enhance resilience against future severe weather.
California
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