In Other News: Climate & Environment - October, 2025

Oct 2, 2025

Going Nuclear

To meet AI’s growing energy needs while reducing carbon emissions, companies are investing in advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors and fusion power. But natural gas remains the dominant energy source for data centers today, raising concerns about overreliance on fossil fuels and the need for greater transparency in energy sourcing.

Oct 2, 2025

Assessing AI’s Energy Appetite

The true environmental cost of AI is vastly underestimated, and the companies developing it remain opaque about energy use and emissions. Despite some efforts at transparency, the current pace and scale of AI deployment is unsustainable without clearer accountability and better efficiency metrics.

Oct 2, 2025