Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What does it really take to power a single AI search?
On this episode of Sustainability Matters, host Tria Case sits down with CUNY PhD candidate Hussain Bokhari to share new research on the environmental impact of AI. Unpack the hidden systems behind AI, including the water and energy required to build and power massive data centers. Learn how greater awareness, regulation, and innovation can ensure that AI develops in a more sustainable way for the sake of both local communities and the planet. Finally, on our Green to Go segment, get hacks to minimize your digital footprint - your impact on the very real resources that fuel our online worlds.
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Recording Date: 03/16/2026 First Air Date: 04/23/2026
Welcome to 'Sustainability Matters', a monthly show that explores climate change and its impact, renewable energies and sustainable practices in New York. We interview leading experts across diverse sustainability fields to showcase the latest innovations and emerging careers that will build a more sustainable future.
Watch more at https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/show/sustainabilitymatters/
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What does it really take to power a single AI search?
On this episode of Sustainability Matters, host Tria Case sits down with CUNY PhD candidate Hussain Bokhari to share new research on the environmental impact of AI. Unpack the hidden systems behind AI, including the water and energy required to build and power massive data centers. Learn how greater awareness, regulation, and innovation can ensure that AI develops in a more sustainable way for the sake of both local communities and the planet. Finally, on our Green to Go segment, get hacks to minimize your digital footprint - your impact on the very real resources that fuel our online worlds.
Follow CUNY TV:
Facebook: facebook.com/CUNYTV
Twitter: twitter.com/cunytv
Instagram: instagram.com/cuny.tv
youtube.com/@cunytv
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cunytv
Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu
Recording Date: 03/16/2026 First Air Date: 04/23/2026
Welcome to 'Sustainability Matters', a monthly show that explores climate change and its impact, renewable energies and sustainable practices in New York. We interview leading experts across diverse sustainability fields to showcase the latest innovations and emerging careers that will build a more sustainable future.
Watch more at https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/show/sustainabilitymatters/
Sustainability Matters playlist bit.ly/3TUaq4Y
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
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