The AI boom needs power and rockets. Trump just exempted both from environmental law.
The AI boom needs power and rockets. Trump just exempted both from environmental law.

The Trump administration spent Tuesday clearing environmental law out of the way of the tech boom. It did so twice, on two fronts, with the same justification. The first move exempts data centres from the rules meant to stop acid rain. The second frees…

Australia’s world-first data centre rules need every state to agree. Two just said no.
Australia’s world-first data centre rules need every state to agree. Two just said no.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s proposed national environmental and energy controls for the country’s A$150 billion data centre pipeline hit their first obstacle on Tuesday, when two jurisdictions declined to back them. Federal, state and …

Extreme Heat Is Rewriting The Rules Of Youth Sports

Extreme heat is making youth sports more dangerous. Here’s how experts say kids can stay safe and prevent heat illness.

Why Soil Carbon Is The Real Fuel Behind Canada’s Wildfires

New research reveals that 76% of Canada’s wildfire emissions come from soil carbon, reshaping how we think about wildfire smoke, climate change, and forest management.

Fujifilm is raising camera prices by up to €500. The AI memory crisis has reached photography.
Fujifilm is raising camera prices by up to €500. The AI memory crisis has reached photography.

Fujifilm is raising list prices on at least five camera models from September 1, blaming the global DRAM crisis for rising production costs. The X100 VI climbs €200 to €1,999 ($2,119). The X-E5, X-T50, and X-S20 each go up €100. The steepest hike lands…

Climate Scientist Fleeing Wildfires: ‘We’re In A Race Against Time’

Professor Stefan Rahmstorf escapes out-of-control wildfires in France, and warns fossil fuel inaction is supercharging climate disasters.

This $470mn nuclear startup is racing a presidential deadline, not the AI boom
This $470mn nuclear startup is racing a presidential deadline, not the AI boom

Most of the money pouring into small nuclear reactors is chasing AI data centres. This round is chasing a date. Antares has raised $470mn, co-led by Paradigm and Caffeinated Capital, with Point72 Ventures, Shine Capital and Industrious Ventures joining…

The Hunt For Natural Hydrogen Shifts To The Philippines

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at why Tesla’s founders are backing an anti-Cybertruck and Sila’s expanding production of silicon battery anodes.

How This Hair Tie Brand Landed At Whole Foods Across The U.S.

Founders Jesse Schiller and Rachel Evans, have dealt with volatile tariffs, choosing to absorb them rather than pass them on. They’re still on track to grow the business.

The Hidden Wildlife Challenge Of The Renewable Energy Boom

While renewable energy is expanding more than ever, the infrastructure impact on key species like bats and birds, as well as sensitive habitats are often overlooked.