AI boom reshaped the climate tech investment landscape in 2024

Four of the 10 biggest deals in 2024 were for companies linked to the development of more sustainable data centers. Read More

Female founders shortchanged by climate tech investors again in 2024

Studies find female-led companies are more profitable than their male counterparts despite not having received anywhere near the level of investment that those led by men, or by men and women together, do. Read More

7 climate policy topics to track in 2025

From a flailing U.S. grid to the future of nuclear power production, here's a guide to the issues you will need to keep front and center in 2025. Read More

H&M, Levi’s, Puma among early backers of next-gen clothing materials

The future of clothing depends upon new materials. Innovators and brands are working on these potential replacements. Read More

The data center boom threatens climate goals. How to fight back

Amazon, Google and Microsoft aren’t the only companies that should worry about the massive increase in electricity required for artificial intelligence. Read More

This Aussie startup backed by Lululemon has grand plans for the plastics used in fashion

Samsara Eco says it's the first to infinitely recycle nylon 6 using enzymes, a move toward its ambition to erase the need for virgin fossil fuels in plastics and fashion. Read More

Climeworks’ recipe for winning over local skeptics includes breakfast and BBQ

The carbon removal company wants to build a megaton facility in tiny Vinton, Louisiana. How it's navigating local concerns offers up important lessons. Read More

Microsoft and Digital Realty offer 2 unique approaches to data center water use

Cloud computing companies are talking up approaches to reduce the strain of data centers on local watersheds. Read More

Elon Musk’s Tesla got a crucial loan from this federal clean energy finance program: Now he may DOGE it

The DOE is working to speed up the application process for clean energy companies seeking funding before Trump 2.0. Read More

China bans certain rare earth minerals sales to the U.S.: The upshot

China's export ban on critical minerals to the US foreshadows trade disputes to come. Read More