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- New Release: Current and Emerging Rural Health Issues in the Southeast United States
- AI Intersections: A Question of Resilience?
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Why Businesses Should Be Aware of Extreme Heat Events
Extreme heat events are characterized by sustained periods of abnormally high temperatures, typically exceeding 95°F, relative to regional climate norms. When accompanied by elevated humidity, these conditions can increase health risks and strain infrastructure...
New Release: Current and Emerging Rural Health Issues in the Southeast United States
We are excited to announce the release of Current and Emerging Rural Health Issues in the Southeast United States, a timely and comprehensive volume by Andy Sharma, PhD, with a chapter contribution from Amanda Sharma. This book examines health challenges impacting rural communities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
Through an interdisciplinary lens, the book explores critical topics such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, highlighting how these conditions are shaped by economic, social, and geographic factors. Readers will find compelling case studies on the impact of natural disasters—floods, hurricanes, tornadoes—and a special focus on the growing threat of extreme heat events.
Whether you’re a public health professional, emergency manager, policymaker, or community advocate, this book provides actionable insights and strategies for building resilience and advancing health equity in the rural South.
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AI Intersections: A Question of Resilience?
Imagine a future where trust, AI innovation, and socioecological systems move forward together—not in conflict, but in harmony. That’s the challenge and the opportunity before us.
Critical infrastructure—power grids, water systems, transportation networks, healthcare facilities—are essential to modern life. As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in these systems, it brings efficiency but also introduces new vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity is no longer just about blocking attacks; it’s about safeguarding trust, ensuring continuity, and protecting the data that that informs operations. AI also has a physical footprint. It doesn’t run on ideas alone—it requires water to cool servers, energy to sustain massive data centers, and metals, minerals, and plastics to build hardware. These are the same resources that people and ecosystems need to thrive. So, what happens to wildlife and natural systems when demand for these resources is being diverted to support AI acceleration? This is where ideas like the Precautionary Principle come in: acting thoughtfully when risks are uncertain but potentially significant. I am reminded of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, which sparked a global conversation about unintended consequences of progress. Both are worth revisiting as we navigate this new frontier.
Personally, I value my AI powered tools and I still need to take breaks from my digital devices. One of my favorite activities when I take a break is birdwatching and tracking the migratory birds as they pass through wetlands, agriculture fields, and my backyard. Technology and nature are both of value to me, so I have a personal interest in not framing this as a series of trade-offs, and rather hope it be considered as a design challenge question - how do we innovate (AI), without compromising the foundations of life (nature)? While I have many questions, a multitude of ideas and only a few simple answers, I recognize when dealing with this level of complexity, simple answers will not do rather we need to convene stakeholders from across various disciplines and ask the following question? As AI transforms every aspect of our lives, how do we protect critical infrastructure, safeguard trust, embrace AI’s benefits, and responsibly manage the resources and ecosystems that sustain life as we know it? If you’re curious about these intersections, here are a few resources that sparked my thinking:
- Virginia Lawmakers Propose Slowing Down Data Center Growth
- Podcast: A Former Black Hat Hacker Advises on Security Weaknesses An insider’s perspective on vulnerabilities and what organizations can do to strengthen defenses.
- AI Podcast Series by Deloitte Explores how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and why responsible adoption matters for resilience and security.
- FEMA Planning Considerations for Cyber Incidents (2023) A practical guide for preparing and responding to cyber incidents, with frameworks for building resilience.
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