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The Unsustainable Strain Of AI’s Insatiable Power Needs

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at how electric cars could get much cheaper and Rivian’s RJ Scaringe on China’s EV price advantage

ByAlan Ohnsman,

Forbes Staff

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Beyond Smart Cities: The Rise Of Regenerative Urbanism

Regenerative urbanism is reshaping how cities grow, restoring ecosystems, rebuilding trust, and redefining long-term value for developers, investors, and policy makers.

ByFelicia Jackson,

Contributor

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How Island Nations Can Build Back Stronger After Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa exposed the urgent need for island nations to rebuild stronger through resilient infrastructure, nature-based defenses, transparency, and smart finance.

ByDianne Plummer,

Contributor

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Government Seeks Private Backers To Deploy AI To Protect Electric Grid

Government researchers are seeking to commercialize a unique use of AI to detect cyber attacks and physical problems with the electrical grid.

ByNoël Fletcher,

Contributor

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When “a few degrees” Becomes Dangerous - Living with Extreme Heat

Extreme heat is a growing global threat and our leaders need to understand the complex ways in which it impacts our people and planet, and must act urgently.

ByJamil Wyne,

Contributor

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Oslo Innovation Week Showcases Scalable Climate Solutions

From fermentation technologies to vertical farming and the electrification of tourism, Oslo Innovation Week spotlights the possibilities for scalable climate solutions.

ByAmy Nguyen,

Contributor

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U.S. Names Samarium As Most Vulnerable Critical Mineral

A rare earth metal called samarium that is used in defense and cancer treatments has been named by the U.S. as the weakest link in the critical mineral supply chain.

ByNoël Fletcher,

Contributor

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Turning Climate Ambition Into A Working Cleantech Playbook

Bridging the $4.5T clean energy gap demands more than ambition - it needs deep capital markets, industrial pragmatism, and a global playbook for scale.

ByElena Bou,

Contributor

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Gumboot Diplomacy: Aussie Shoe Firm Measures Carbon Wellyprint

"I've had advisors who tell me that this model won't scale, but I tell them, well, I'm just going to keep trying,” says Merry People founder and CEO Danielle Pierce.

ByCarlton Reid,

Senior Contributor

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Jamaica’s Strength And Climate Truth Shine After Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica faces Hurricane Melissa’s aftermath with unity and resolve, highlighting climate realities while proving the unmatched strength and resilience of its people.

ByDianne Plummer,

Contributor