The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’
These zones are places where human and ecological well-being are traded away for technological breakthroughs.
Tag: clean energy
Federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely worse
Clean energy developments that might have shielded households from price shocks have been politicized and curtailed.
Florida climate advocate: Trump’s environmental cuts further marginalize vulnerable communities
A Q&A with Yoca Arditi-Rocha of the CLEO Institute, a Florida nonprofit dedicated to climate education and advocacy.
US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
The US economy is less oil-intensive, producing more economic value with far less oil use today than in the past.
Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
AI is already helping to make businesses more efficient in agriculture, aviation, data centers and other areas.
There is no such thing as a fail-safe nuclear power plant
Corporations are gambling with new reactors to supercharge artificial intelligence (and profits).
Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty as he moves to dismantle America’s climate protections
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change had been ratified and signed by the US in 1992.
Why Florida’s next wave of growth depends on sustainability policies
Decisions in energy, water, transportation and land-use planning will determine whether Florida thrives or struggles.
Belém marks a turning point for global climate action
The COP30 summit in Brazil left no room for excuses and set the world on a path to meaningful action
Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells
Geothermal energy could provide as much as 15% of the world’s electricity needs by 2050.