Technology
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
Google, Meta and Nvidia join initiative to address data center power dilemma
By 2030, data centers could consume 5 percent to 10 percent of U.S. electricity, double today’s appetite. Read More
The Meta dilemma: Invest billions in AI but find ways to cut emissions too
The social networking giant sees AI as important, but also wants to use it for energy and water management, materials design. Read More
See how this Chicago recycling plant uses AI and robots to recover aluminum
As the aluminum industry seeks to ratchet up recycling, Trellis toured a recycling facility that uses an AI-enabled robot on the “last chance” line, an investment that paid for itself in less than a year. Read More
