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AI Workloads Drive Significant Increase in Corporate IT Energy Consumption, Doubling Emissions for Major Cloud Companies

AI Workloads Drive Significant Increase in Corporate IT Energy Consumption, Doubling Emissions for Major Cloud Companies

AI Workloads Drive Significant Increase in Corporate IT Energy Consumption, Doubling Emissions for Major Cloud Companies
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Tech Industry Retreats from ESG Investments Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Political Pressure

Tech Industry Retreats from ESG Investments Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Political Pressure

Tech Industry Retreats from ESG Investments Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Political Pressure
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SAP Extends Support for Older Business Software ECC Until 2035 for Large Customers, Mandates Cloud Migration by 2030

SAP Extends Support for Older Business Software ECC Until 2035 for Large Customers, Mandates Cloud Migration by 2030

SAP Extends Support for Older Business Software ECC Until 2035 for Large Customers, Mandates Cloud Migration by 2030
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COP31 to Address Verifiability of Green Finance and Climate Action

COP31 to Address Verifiability of Green Finance and Climate Action

COP31, specifically on Finance and Trade Day in Antalya, is set to focus on scaling up climate finance, with a significant emphasis on ensuring the verifiability of 'green' labels in financial instruments. Research highlights that while signals like ESG ratings and green bonds are useful, a 'green label' is a claim, not proof, and its strength varies due to voluntary principles and lack of mandatory independent review. To address this, three simple checks are proposed: looking for numbers over adjectives to identify real action, following the money to track where funds are allocated and their reported results, and comparing multiple sources to identify discrepancies in ratings. These checks aim to help investors and companies distinguish genuine green action from mere labeling. The discussion at COP31 will explore ways to make these checks easier and more effective.
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U.S. Public Opinion Shows Strong Support for Nuclear Energy as Affordable Clean Power Source

U.S. Public Opinion Shows Strong Support for Nuclear Energy as Affordable Clean Power Source

A 2026 survey by ecoAmerica, the American Climate Perspectives Survey, Volume II, reveals significant public support for nuclear energy in the United States. The survey indicates that 81% of Americans believe using nuclear energy alongside wind and solar is crucial for affordable electricity, with 79% agreeing on its importance for reliability. This transpartisan consensus is evident across Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. Furthermore, 74% of Americans acknowledge that nuclear plants reliably generate a substantial amount of electricity, and 73% view nuclear energy as beneficial for economic growth and pollution reduction. Support for keeping existing nuclear plants operational as long as they are cost-effective or until lower-cost renewable energy is available stands at 72%. The survey also notes a record high in support for research and development (R&D) of next-generation nuclear energy, with 62% of Americans advocating for increased spending, marking a 4-point rise from 2025 and a 6-point incr...
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Ann Arbor SPARK Seeks AI-Assisted Software for Green Business Challenge 2.0 to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Goals

Ann Arbor SPARK Seeks AI-Assisted Software for Green Business Challenge 2.0 to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Goals

Ann Arbor SPARK is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for a Sustainability Project Management Workflow Software solution to support its Green Business Challenge 2.0. The City of Ann Arbor aims to achieve community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030 through its A2ZERO plan. The requested software must include AI-assisted capabilities for project recommendations, tailoring sustainability projects to user requirements, and developing project plans. It should also provide comprehensive reporting and analytics on sustainability impacts, including emissions, energy, water, and waste reduction, as well as cost savings and revenue increases. The solution needs to support multi-stakeholder collaboration among local businesses, Ann Arbor SPARK, City staff, and third-party service providers, ensuring data confidentiality. The initial contract is for 12 months, starting January 2027, with onboarding in December 2026.
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Taiwan Establishes Physical Internet Alliance to Standardize Logistics and Promote Low-Carbon Supply Chains

Taiwan Establishes Physical Internet Alliance to Standardize Logistics and Promote Low-Carbon Supply Chains

Taiwan Establishes Physical Internet Alliance to Standardize Logistics and Promote Low-Carbon Supply Chains
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GSLC Facilitates Multilateral Dialogue at 2026 China International Public Procurement Forum

GSLC Facilitates Multilateral Dialogue at 2026 China International Public Procurement Forum

GSLC Facilitates Multilateral Dialogue at 2026 China International Public Procurement Forum
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Local Voters Reject AI Data Centers in 40 Out of 41 Elections, Threatening $1 Trillion Boom

Local Voters Reject AI Data Centers in 40 Out of 41 Elections, Threatening $1 Trillion Boom

Local Voters Reject AI Data Centers in 40 Out of 41 Elections, Threatening $1 Trillion Boom
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Goldman Sachs Asset Management Oversees Over $3 Trillion in Assets, Specializing in Alternative Investments

Goldman Sachs Asset Management Oversees Over $3 Trillion in Assets, Specializing in Alternative Investments

Goldman Sachs Asset Management Oversees Over $3 Trillion in Assets, Specializing in Alternative Investments
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Electric School Buses Offer Significant Cost Savings for Districts Amid Rising Diesel Prices

Electric School Buses Offer Significant Cost Savings for Districts Amid Rising Diesel Prices

School districts across the U.S. are experiencing substantial cost savings by transitioning to electric school buses, particularly as diesel prices have surged. The national average cost to fuel a diesel school bus increased by 67.7% from September 2025 to September 2026, reaching $13,292 annually. In contrast, the cost to fuel an electric school bus rose by only 10.8% during the same period, to $3,860 per year. This disparity has led to significant budget relief for districts. For example, Shawnee Public Schools in Oklahoma saved approximately $40,900 in fuel costs during the 2024-2025 school year after integrating eight electric buses. Additionally, some districts are leveraging vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, allowing electric buses to send power back to the grid and earn electricity credits, further offsetting utility bills.
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Amazon Launches Accelerator Program to Advance Sustainable Solutions Across its Ecosystem

Amazon Launches Accelerator Program to Advance Sustainable Solutions Across its Ecosystem

Amazon Launches Accelerator Program to Advance Sustainable Solutions Across its Ecosystem