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LATI launches advanced thermoplastics for EV thermal control and electromagnetic shielding
Energy & Climate

LATI launches advanced thermoplastics for EV thermal control and electromagnetic shielding

Italian compounder LATI unveils new engineering thermoplastics designed to improve thermal management and EMI shielding in electric vehicles.

IEA Chief Affirms Electrification as Priority Despite AI Concerns
Energy & Climate

IEA Chief Affirms Electrification as Priority Despite AI Concerns

The head of the International Energy Agency emphasized that electrification remains the central focus for energy investments, even amid growing unease about AI risks.

US Lawmakers Demand China Maintain Human Control Over Nuclear Launch Decisions
Defense & Security

US Lawmakers Demand China Maintain Human Control Over Nuclear Launch Decisions

Two US lawmakers have called on President Trump to secure a pledge from China’s leadership that nuclear weapons decisions will not be delegated to artificial intelligence.

US House overwhelmingly approves bill requiring AI data centers to cover their own electricity costs
Energy & Climate

US House overwhelmingly approves bill requiring AI data centers to cover their own electricity costs

The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act with an overwhelming majority, mandating AI data centers to pay directly for the electricity they consume, easing the burden on public utilities.

AI Emerges as the Latest Hype in Climate Technology Amid Persistent Commercial Challenges
Energy & Climate

AI Emerges as the Latest Hype in Climate Technology Amid Persistent Commercial Challenges

Artificial intelligence is the newest buzz in climate tech, but longstanding market and deployment hurdles continue to limit real-world impact and scalability.

DeepMind Co-Founder Shane Legg Advocates Prioritizing AI Safety Amid Rapid Advances
AI & Tech Regulation

DeepMind Co-Founder Shane Legg Advocates Prioritizing AI Safety Amid Rapid Advances

Shane Legg, co-founder of Google DeepMind, urges caution in artificial intelligence development, emphasizing safety over speed as AI capabilities expand.

Global push intensifies for Big Oil to fund climate damage reparations
Energy & Climate

Global push intensifies for Big Oil to fund climate damage reparations

A United Nations report urges major fossil fuel companies to shoulder financial responsibility for the environmental destruction linked to their products.

AI Leaders Urge Caution as Calls for Government Oversight Grow at Dreamforce
AI & Tech Regulation

AI Leaders Urge Caution as Calls for Government Oversight Grow at Dreamforce

At Dreamforce in San Francisco, AI experts emphasized the need for safety measures amid rapid AI advancement while debating the role of government regulation.

House Speaker Mike Johnson Responds to Trump’s Dismissal of AI Risk Concerns
AI & Tech Regulation

House Speaker Mike Johnson Responds to Trump’s Dismissal of AI Risk Concerns

House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed former President Trump’s characterization of AI risk warnings as a “hoax,” emphasizing the need for careful technology oversight.

Trump Administration Rolls Back Carbon Emission Limits on Power Plants
Energy & Climate

Trump Administration Rolls Back Carbon Emission Limits on Power Plants

The EPA under President Trump reversed major regulations limiting carbon emissions from power plants, raising concerns about environmental impact and public health.