Technology
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
How Big Tech can move the needle on water stewardship
Technology advances come with big water demands. Can companies’ water strategies keep pace? Read More
AI is being embraced by sustainability teams despite energy concerns
L'Oreal, Philips, Salesforce and Tesla are just a few of the companies using AI to automate data gathering and decision-making. Read More
Amazon’s plan to restore 1.85 billion gallons of water highlights AI’s soaring demand for water
A vast majority of data centers use water to keep servers and networking gear from overheating. Read More
25 Climate Tech Startups to Watch 2024: Last day to apply
The competition has started for Trellis’ annual 25 Climate Tech Startups to Watch list and pitch competition. Read More
Sustainability execs grapple with AI dilemma, survey finds
Almost 60 percent believe AI's benefits will outweigh the climate risks. Read More
NYC is a leader in supporting diverse climate tech founders
New York City is supporting underrepresented climate tech founders by improving access to capital and networks. Read More
