AI's rapid growth is driving energy demand—and climate risk. But smarter tech, efficient design, and global collaboration could make AI a key climate ally.
The critical interplay between technological advancement, sustainable production practices, and strategic regional growth
GlobalFoundries Invests $16 Billion to Strengthen U.S. Semiconductor Leadership Amid AI Boom
Pennsylvania’s General Assembly advances Governor Shapiro’s Lightning Plan, passing key clean energy incentives. The EDGE Tax Credit and Community Energy Act aim to drive billions in investment and create energy jobs.
DC microgrids are efficient and scalable—but protection challenges from fast-rising faults and weak standards pose major hurdles to wider deployment.
Data centers are fueling AI, CleanTech, and more—but rising energy use and grid strain raise urgent questions about their future sustainability and resilience.
The U.S. hits Korea with 26% tariffs, prompting Seoul to pursue talks aimed at protecting critical industries like solar, autos, and electronics.
Effective response requires alignment across sustainability, supply chain, compliance, and executive leadership.
As semiconductor manufacturers pour billions into new facilities, a parallel challenge is unfolding—the need for infrastructure to support the workforce.
Printed semiconductor technology is transforming window shades into zero-emission power sources, improving energy efficiency and supporting sustainability goals.
Researchers have developed a graphene-based process for flexible displays, promising lower costs, better performance, and scalable production.
Researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University have developed a new method to extract rare earth elements like lanthanum from mine waste, addressing environmental issues while fueling the electronics industry.
This breakthrough technology addresses a critical gap in current remediation methods and offers a cost-effective solution for industrial wastewater treatment.
The market, valued at $600 billion in 2022 and projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, has seen the U.S. share drop from 37% in 1990 to 12% today, increasing reliance on Asia, which produces 75% of the world’s semiconductors.
The initiative will connect New Yorkers with the skills they need to thrive in high-growth industries, meeting the immediate demands of advanced manufacturing and creating pathways for sustained economic success across the state.
This investment, funded by the CHIPS and Science Act, is designed to enhance America's microelectronics manufacturing capabilities, safeguard national security, and train a workforce ready for the future of technology.