Sustainability

Machine learning can drive climate action initiatives, but its widespread use could have negative implications, according to Climate Change AI’s Priya Donti.

Climate policy expert Christopher Knittel handicaps the likelihood of tariffs, cuts to IRA subsidies, and a carbon tax under the new administration.

AI workloads have sent data center emissions skyrocketing. An MIT expert details ways to reduce energy use and promote sustainable AI.

Indirect emissions that occur along a company’s value chain account for 75% of the organization’s overall emissions, on average. They remain difficult to track.

From liquid green fuels to air-cooled nuclear batteries, here are new technologies that aim to reduce carbon emissions and transform heavy industry.

IKEA chief Jesper Brodin says sustainability isn’t just good for the environment — it’s a smart business practice, too.

A Republican sweep could reverse the Biden administration’s signature 2022 climate law. MIT Sloan economist Catherine Wolfram analyzes four potential outcomes.

Economist Kate Raworth offers a framework to guide global development, government policy, and corporate strategy in the 21st century.

Voluntary climate commitments by financial institutions aren’t having a positive impact, research finds. But banks do have time to reverse course and make progress.

Earth4All calls for a reconfiguration of economies, energy, and food systems to increase societal resilience and avoid the worst climate change impacts.