Michael Vardon

Dr Michael Vardon is an Associate Professor at the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society (ANU) where he researches and teaches environmental accounting. His knowledge of environmental accounting spans the collection of basic data, account compilation, analysis and indicators as well as applications to public policy.

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Legislation is needed to ensure we have data on AI's environmental impact
Michael Vardon

Legislation is needed to ensure we have data on AI's environmental impact

The government wants AI data centres to minimise water use and maximise energy efficiency, but those rules will mean little without public, facility-level measurement of their real impact.