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Amazon replacing workers with automation

Amazon is a major employer in the US. As of June 30, 2025, Amazon employs approximately 1,546,000 people. This number reflects a slight decrease from the previous year, indicating ongoing adjustments in their workforce. stockanalysis.com GeekWire It will now employ 30,000 less: … Continue reading

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Data Centres Energy and Water Consumption: Do we ask too much of our planet?

There is a website which provides information for 9752 data centres across the world. https://www.datacentermap.com/datacenters/ Why are data centres and data transmission networks important? Demand for digital services is growing rapidly. Since 2010, the number of internet users worldwide has … Continue reading

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Deforestation and Mining, last gasp of the planet

Countries that benefit from profits from mining and agricultural produce grown in the deforested Amazon should be prosecuted for Ecocide. But the momentum of destruction goes on to provide a short lived benefit of maintaining quality living standards for those … Continue reading

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