AI Computers and Energy Problems
AI 電腦與能源問題
Introduction
AI needs many big computers. These computers use a lot of electricity. This creates problems for the environment.
AI 需要許多大型電腦。這些電腦耗電量很大，對環境造成了問題。
Main Body
AI computers need more power than wind and sun energy can give. Now, some places use gas and coal again. Some states like Michigan and Oregon make new laws. They want clean energy by 2040.
AI 電腦所需的電力，超過了風能與太陽能所能提供的量。現在，有些地方重新開始使用天然氣與煤炭。像密西根州與奧勒岡州等州分定了新法律，希望在 2040 年前實現清潔能源。
Big companies like Google want to help. They make their own clean energy from heat in the earth and nuclear power. They share this power with the city.
像 Google 這樣的大公司也想幫忙。他們利用地熱與核能來製造自己的清潔能源，並將這些電力分享給城市。
Some computers use old diesel engines for extra power. These engines make noise and dirty air. But these computers also give a lot of tax money to local towns.
有些電腦使用舊的柴油發電機來提供額外電力。這些引擎會產生噪音並污染空氣。但這些電腦也為當地城鎮帶來了大量的稅收。
Conclusion
The world needs AI, but it also needs a clean planet. Leaders must find a way to do both.
世界需要 AI，但同時也需要一個乾淨的地球。領導者必須找到一個能兼顧兩者的方法。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ Power Words
Look at how we describe things that are 'too much' or 'not enough' in this text:
- A lot of → Use this for things we can count or measure (electricity, money).
- More... than → Use this to compare two things (AI needs more power than the sun gives).
🛠️ Action Patterns
Notice the simple way the text connects people to their goals:
They want clean energy
When you want to say a person or company has a goal, use: [Person/Group] + want + [Thing]
Example: Google want to help.