Space data centers may enhance the speed and sustainability of cloud computing services.
The highly advanced computer chips essential for today’s artificial intelligence are set to leave Earth soon. NVIDIA’s H100 GPUs, used for training sophisticated AI models, are making their way aboard Starcloud satellites. StarCloud, a startup located in Redmond, Washington, is looking to determine if we can move data centers into space. These centers, which power […]
Trump’s Opposition to the Sustainability Transition Creates a ‘Distortion Field’ in the U.S.
Gore on Renewable Energy and Political Challenges Former Vice President Al Gore noted that while there is a growing global momentum for renewable energy, the political landscape in America has been skewed by resistance to former President Donald Trump’s climate policies, which Gore referred to as creating a “distorted field.” In a recent interview with […]
How the WM Phoenix Open has become the gold standard of environmental sustainability
Scottsdale, Ariz. – At 5am in TPC Scottsdale, approximately 120 WM employees arrived at Sustainability Headquarters on call hours. It's cold and dark, and the golf course is invisible. But everyone here wears a smile on their face and is ready to work on another day to keep WM Phoenix Zero Wast Event open. After […]
Jinko Solar: Leading Sustainability in Florida
Ranked 5th most sustainable state forbesFlorida has become a fast-growing sustainability leader in recent years, significantly expanding its energy potential and installing a record 3.2 gigawatts of new solar capacity in 2023. It continues to be supported by powerhouse companies like Jinko Solar. It provides a blueprint for sustainable leadership with eco-friendly products and practices. […]
Why the climate and sustainability economy will thrive in a Trump presidency
James Carville, former President Clinton's legendary strategist, summed up his electoral and governing success with the following slogan and observation: “It's the economy, idiot.” like him these days I wrote“Many Americans don't give a rat's tail about this.” [President-elect Donald] Trump's indictment, even if justified, is about his anti-democratic impulses and social problems when he […]
Bezos ex MacKenzie Scott’s massive charity gifts ‘don’t provide long-term sustainability’: report
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife Mackenzie Scott is one of America's most generous philanthropists, but a report says her large donations provide little long-term support for charities. The billionaire, who promised to give away half of his $35 billion fortune after his divorce from the Amazon founder was finalized in 2019, sent large unrestricted gifts to a […]
Sustainable Development: Sustainability
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes The World Economic Forum (WEF) held its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 16–20 of this year. It is difficult to overestimate the WEF’s influence on the Western world. Attendees included political leaders such as Justin Trudeau, Emanuel Macron, Biden Administration “Climate Czar” John Kerry, Current U.S. Director of […]
New York files ‘greenwashing’ lawsuit against beef producer, claiming it ‘falsely’ advertised sustainability commitments
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) has filed a lawsuit against JBS USA, the world’s largest beef producer, alleging that the company engages in “false advertising.”[d]“Sustainability initiatives to increase sales. February 28th press release James’ office accused JBS USA of “greenwashing and misleading statements that capitalize on consumers’ growing desire to make environmentally friendly […]