Al Gore says AI data center emissions aren't what should keep people up at night. "If you look at the emissions of all of the AI data centers put together, it's only a fraction of the emissions from uncovered landfills in the world." He thinks the real driver behind data center opposition isn't carbon. It's anxiety over job losses and automation dressed up as environmental concern.

While Al Gore is known for his extensive political career, from the U.S. House to the Vice Presidency, he started as a military journalist in Vietnam. However, one of his accomplishments was earning a Nobel Peace Prize for his environmental activism. Read about his service and career that landed him on Forbes' list of America's Most Successful Living Veterans: #Forbes250# Photo: Andrew Toth via Getty Images

SHE WAS MURDERED INSIDE HER KINDERGARTEN Maya Goren, 56, was a beloved kindergarten teacher at Kibbutz Nir Oz; one of her students was Ariel Bibas. On the morning of October 7, Maya went to set up her classroom. When Hamas terrorists invaded, they came to the kindergarten and murdered her inside her own classroom. Gaza's men then kidnapped her remains and kept them in Gaza to torment her 4 children and family. Maya's remains were recovered on July 25, 2024. Maya's husband, Avner, 56, was at their home. Hamas terrorists broke into the house and murdered him after he fought until his last breath. They both spoke with their daughter Dekel, who lived on the kibbutz, and warned her not to leave the safe room. Maya and Avner dedicated their lives to raising children with love. May their memories be a blessing.