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Tracking that intensifying nexus of climate issues, solutions, tech, and policies with public and private finance with independent journalists, climate and finance experts and entrepreneurs.
A look back at #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In May, Ma Jun spoke with C&C’s @petermckillop.bsky.social on how global climate progress can continue even if the US government steps back from #ClimateFinance.
In May, Ma Jun spoke with C&C’s @petermckillop.bsky.social on how global climate progress can continue even if the US government steps back from #ClimateFinance.
Moving forward on climate without America - Climate and Capital Media
China’s Ma Jun sees a new path to Net Zero
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January 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
A look back at #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In May, Ma Jun spoke with C&C’s @petermckillop.bsky.social on how global climate progress can continue even if the US government steps back from #ClimateFinance.
In May, Ma Jun spoke with C&C’s @petermckillop.bsky.social on how global climate progress can continue even if the US government steps back from #ClimateFinance.
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In July, we reported that Musk’s xAI facility in Memphis installed 35 gas turbines without permits in 2024 — raising concerns over #AirPollution & unregulated emissions.
In July, we reported that Musk’s xAI facility in Memphis installed 35 gas turbines without permits in 2024 — raising concerns over #AirPollution & unregulated emissions.
35 gas turbines, no permits: Elon Musk’s dirty xAI secret - Climate and Capital Media
In Memphis, AI’s environmental impact is invisible, until you turn on the camera
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January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In July, we reported that Musk’s xAI facility in Memphis installed 35 gas turbines without permits in 2024 — raising concerns over #AirPollution & unregulated emissions.
In July, we reported that Musk’s xAI facility in Memphis installed 35 gas turbines without permits in 2024 — raising concerns over #AirPollution & unregulated emissions.
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In February, @hlovins.bsky.social announced COPx, a new people‑powered climate network designed as an alternative to traditional #COP summits to mobilise grassroots #ClimateAction.
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In February, @hlovins.bsky.social announced COPx, a new people‑powered climate network designed as an alternative to traditional #COP summits to mobilise grassroots #ClimateAction.
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Announcing COPx: the people’s climate network - Climate and Capital Media
See Hunter Lovins on a new people's climate network and its mission to help people confront the climate crisis and protect the planet
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January 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In February, @hlovins.bsky.social announced COPx, a new people‑powered climate network designed as an alternative to traditional #COP summits to mobilise grassroots #ClimateAction.
Read more 👇
In February, @hlovins.bsky.social announced COPx, a new people‑powered climate network designed as an alternative to traditional #COP summits to mobilise grassroots #ClimateAction.
Read more 👇
Another look at the #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In April we reported that Asia’s trajectory will shape global climate outcomes — making the region’s #GreenTransition central to solving the #ClimateCrisis.
In April we reported that Asia’s trajectory will shape global climate outcomes — making the region’s #GreenTransition central to solving the #ClimateCrisis.
The climate crisis will be won or lost in Asia - Climate and Capital Media
Asia's trajectory will shape global climate outcomes
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January 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Another look at the #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In April we reported that Asia’s trajectory will shape global climate outcomes — making the region’s #GreenTransition central to solving the #ClimateCrisis.
In April we reported that Asia’s trajectory will shape global climate outcomes — making the region’s #GreenTransition central to solving the #ClimateCrisis.
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C
In May, Danny Kennedy argued that Asia’s rooftop solar revolution is gaining momentum — with China leading a regional shift toward massive distributed solar and a #CleanEnergy future
In May, Danny Kennedy argued that Asia’s rooftop solar revolution is gaining momentum — with China leading a regional shift toward massive distributed solar and a #CleanEnergy future
After America: Asia’s rooftop revolution cometh - Climate and Capital Media
Nations once dependent on fossil fuel imports are starting to trade in technologies that make them energy-independent
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December 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C
In May, Danny Kennedy argued that Asia’s rooftop solar revolution is gaining momentum — with China leading a regional shift toward massive distributed solar and a #CleanEnergy future
In May, Danny Kennedy argued that Asia’s rooftop solar revolution is gaining momentum — with China leading a regional shift toward massive distributed solar and a #CleanEnergy future
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In June, nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen explained why #SMRs won’t save nuclear — saying industry hype overlooks risks, costs & limits as a #ClimateSolution
In June, nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen explained why #SMRs won’t save nuclear — saying industry hype overlooks risks, costs & limits as a #ClimateSolution
The nuclear mirage: why small modular reactors won’t save nuclear power - Climate and Capital Media
Don’t believe the hype, says a 50-year industry veteran
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December 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In June, nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen explained why #SMRs won’t save nuclear — saying industry hype overlooks risks, costs & limits as a #ClimateSolution
In June, nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen explained why #SMRs won’t save nuclear — saying industry hype overlooks risks, costs & limits as a #ClimateSolution
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In March, BlackRock played a key role in the Panama Canal ports deal with President Trump — a rare political win that raised questions about energy priorities.
In March, BlackRock played a key role in the Panama Canal ports deal with President Trump — a rare political win that raised questions about energy priorities.
Larry Fink and Donald Trump: An unexpected partnership - Climate and Capital Media
The intriguing relationship between Larry Fink and Donald Trump and how Fink brokered a crucial deal for the administration.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In March, BlackRock played a key role in the Panama Canal ports deal with President Trump — a rare political win that raised questions about energy priorities.
In March, BlackRock played a key role in the Panama Canal ports deal with President Trump — a rare political win that raised questions about energy priorities.
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant clean energy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
December 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant clean energy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
🇮🇩 Also in September, coal-heavy Indonesia’s Bank Indonesia stood out in the region with a clear climate mandate, earning high marks in @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social & @greencb.bsky.social’s scorecard.
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🇮🇩 Also in September, coal-heavy Indonesia’s Bank Indonesia stood out in the region with a clear climate mandate, earning high marks in @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social & @greencb.bsky.social’s scorecard.
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Central bank in coal-heavy Indonesia has clear marching orders on climate
The country’s transition is a zigzag, but this key institution gets high marks in the region
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December 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
#TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
🇮🇩 Also in September, coal-heavy Indonesia’s Bank Indonesia stood out in the region with a clear climate mandate, earning high marks in @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social & @greencb.bsky.social’s scorecard.
Read more 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/central-bank...
🇮🇩 Also in September, coal-heavy Indonesia’s Bank Indonesia stood out in the region with a clear climate mandate, earning high marks in @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social & @greencb.bsky.social’s scorecard.
Read more 👇
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📚Here Comes the Sun by @billmckibben.bsky.social — an optimistic read — traces the arrival renewables despite effort of the fossil fuel industry to hold this new power at bay.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
📚Here Comes the Sun by @billmckibben.bsky.social — an optimistic read — traces the arrival renewables despite effort of the fossil fuel industry to hold this new power at bay.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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📚Here Comes the Sun by @billmckibben.bsky.social — an optimistic read — traces the arrival renewables despite effort of the fossil fuel industry to hold this new power at bay.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
📚Here Comes the Sun by @billmckibben.bsky.social — an optimistic read — traces the arrival renewables despite effort of the fossil fuel industry to hold this new power at bay.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
We take a look back at the #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In September, @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social's East & Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard ranked China first in the region for its climate & #GreenFinance policies.
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In September, @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social's East & Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard ranked China first in the region for its climate & #GreenFinance policies.
Read more 👇
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In crucial climate role, China’s central bank ranks first in Asia
Analysis of green financial regulation and monetary policy puts People’s Bank of China above ASEAN, Japan, and Korea
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December 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
We take a look back at the #TopStories of #2025 from C&C.
In September, @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social's East & Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard ranked China first in the region for its climate & #GreenFinance policies.
Read more 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/in-crucial-c...
In September, @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social's East & Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard ranked China first in the region for its climate & #GreenFinance policies.
Read more 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/in-crucial-c...
#CCMHolidayReading
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant #CleanEnergy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant #CleanEnergy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
December 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#CCMHolidayReading
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant #CleanEnergy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
📚 Stellar by James Arbib & @tonyseba.bsky.social lays out a bold vision: a world powered by superabundant #CleanEnergy — enough to restore what fossil fuels destroyed.
One of our top climate reads of 2025.
🇨🇳China is the world's largest emitter but also a leader in the #CleanEnergy shift.💡
We examine how China is driving change & why it's where the fight against #ClimateChange will be won or lost 🧵👇
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We examine how China is driving change & why it's where the fight against #ClimateChange will be won or lost 🧵👇
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The climate crisis will be won or lost in Asia
Asia's trajectory will shape global climate outcomes
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December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🇨🇳China is the world's largest emitter but also a leader in the #CleanEnergy shift.💡
We examine how China is driving change & why it's where the fight against #ClimateChange will be won or lost 🧵👇
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We examine how China is driving change & why it's where the fight against #ClimateChange will be won or lost 🧵👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/the-climate-...
🇨🇳 Will China’s 15th Five-Year Plan restore its 2030 climate trajectory?
The plan must meet binding targets, tackle coal, prevent emissions rebounds, and shape #CleanEnergy growth, writes @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social of @creacleanair.bsky.social. 👇
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The plan must meet binding targets, tackle coal, prevent emissions rebounds, and shape #CleanEnergy growth, writes @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social of @creacleanair.bsky.social. 👇
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Decoding China’s five-year plan for climate
The tensions and targets behind the renewables superpower’s roadmap
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December 22, 2025 at 6:16 AM
🇨🇳 Will China’s 15th Five-Year Plan restore its 2030 climate trajectory?
The plan must meet binding targets, tackle coal, prevent emissions rebounds, and shape #CleanEnergy growth, writes @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social of @creacleanair.bsky.social. 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/decoding-chi...
The plan must meet binding targets, tackle coal, prevent emissions rebounds, and shape #CleanEnergy growth, writes @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social of @creacleanair.bsky.social. 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/decoding-chi...
#CCMHolidayReading
📚 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy — highlights the impossible choices we may be making to protect those we love as our world grows more perilous.
One of our top climate reads for 2025.
📚 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy — highlights the impossible choices we may be making to protect those we love as our world grows more perilous.
One of our top climate reads for 2025.
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#CCMHolidayReading
📚 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy — highlights the impossible choices we may be making to protect those we love as our world grows more perilous.
One of our top climate reads for 2025.
📚 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy — highlights the impossible choices we may be making to protect those we love as our world grows more perilous.
One of our top climate reads for 2025.
From 🇵🇰 Pakistan’s solar surge to 🇦🇺 Australia’s rejection of nuclear & 🇨🇳 China’s export momentum, 2025 was transformative — with batteries as the breakout star, even amid 1,891 U.S. power project cancellations. 🔋🌍👇
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How Asia became the center of the 2025 energy transition
Pakistan’s surprise rise, Australia’s vote on the future, China’s momentum and… the really big deal
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December 18, 2025 at 11:35 AM
From 🇵🇰 Pakistan’s solar surge to 🇦🇺 Australia’s rejection of nuclear & 🇨🇳 China’s export momentum, 2025 was transformative — with batteries as the breakout star, even amid 1,891 U.S. power project cancellations. 🔋🌍👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/how-asia-bec...
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/how-asia-bec...
New York is entering a moment when two political forces are hurtling toward each other.
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
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With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/as-affordabi...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New York is entering a moment when two political forces are hurtling toward each other.
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/as-affordabi...
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
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#CCMHolidayReading
📚 Saving Us by @katharinehayhoe.com — blends science, faith & personal stories into a hopeful, practical guide for climate conversations rooted in empathy.
One of our top picks for 2025.
📚 Saving Us by @katharinehayhoe.com — blends science, faith & personal stories into a hopeful, practical guide for climate conversations rooted in empathy.
One of our top picks for 2025.
December 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#CCMHolidayReading
📚 Saving Us by @katharinehayhoe.com — blends science, faith & personal stories into a hopeful, practical guide for climate conversations rooted in empathy.
One of our top picks for 2025.
📚 Saving Us by @katharinehayhoe.com — blends science, faith & personal stories into a hopeful, practical guide for climate conversations rooted in empathy.
One of our top picks for 2025.
Elon Musk’s xAI Colossus 2 will burn enough gas to power nearly half of Memphis daily & pump 2,000+ tons of NOx into the air, according to @selc.bsky.social.
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time👇
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#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time👇
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#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
Musk mugs Memphis again, with xAI’s Colossus 2 data center
World’s largest AI facilities give Boxtown headaches with tons of air pollution, huge water usage, and massive energy demand
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December 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Elon Musk’s xAI Colossus 2 will burn enough gas to power nearly half of Memphis daily & pump 2,000+ tons of NOx into the air, according to @selc.bsky.social.
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/musk-mugs-me...
#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/musk-mugs-me...
#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
This week in Climate & Capital:
⚡ AI data centres & backlash to xAI’s Colossus in Memphis
🏙️ Climate trade-offs facing New York’s leaders
📊 What Patagonia vs BlackRock tells us about sustainability choices
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⚡ AI data centres & backlash to xAI’s Colossus in Memphis
🏙️ Climate trade-offs facing New York’s leaders
📊 What Patagonia vs BlackRock tells us about sustainability choices
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December 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This week in Climate & Capital:
⚡ AI data centres & backlash to xAI’s Colossus in Memphis
🏙️ Climate trade-offs facing New York’s leaders
📊 What Patagonia vs BlackRock tells us about sustainability choices
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⚡ AI data centres & backlash to xAI’s Colossus in Memphis
🏙️ Climate trade-offs facing New York’s leaders
📊 What Patagonia vs BlackRock tells us about sustainability choices
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New York is entering a moment when two political forces are hurtling toward each other.
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/as-affordabi...
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/as-affordabi...
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
New York is entering a moment when two political forces are hurtling toward each other.
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/as-affordabi...
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/as-affordabi...
Elon Musk’s xAI Colossus 2 will burn enough gas to power nearly half of Memphis daily & pump 2,000+ tons of NOx into the air, according to @selc.bsky.social.
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/musk-mugs-me...
#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/musk-mugs-me...
#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
Musk mugs Memphis again, with xAI’s Colossus 2 data center
World’s largest AI facilities give Boxtown headaches with tons of air pollution, huge water usage, and massive energy demand
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Elon Musk’s xAI Colossus 2 will burn enough gas to power nearly half of Memphis daily & pump 2,000+ tons of NOx into the air, according to @selc.bsky.social.
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/musk-mugs-me...
#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time 👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/musk-mugs-me...
#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social urges NYC pension funds to dump BlackRock for being “unable” to meet climate expectations, @patagonia.com is doubling down instead of stepping back — recently admitting, “Nothing we do is sustainable.”👇
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On the two extremes of Patagonia and BlackRock — the brave and the craven
BlackRock’s hasty backflip on climate commitments, prompted by shifting political winds, exposes the fragility of corporate promises, and true climate leadership by the brave – like Patagonia.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social urges NYC pension funds to dump BlackRock for being “unable” to meet climate expectations, @patagonia.com is doubling down instead of stepping back — recently admitting, “Nothing we do is sustainable.”👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/on-the-two-e...
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/on-the-two-e...
New York is entering a moment when two political forces are hurtling toward each other.
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/as-affordabi...
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/as-affordabi...
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
New York is entering a moment when two political forces are hurtling toward each other.
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/as-affordabi...
With rising utility costs & 2026 elections looming, Gov Kathy Hochul will have to work to prove affordability and #ClimateAction go together.
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/as-affordabi...
Elon Musk’s xAI Colossus 2 will burn enough gas to power nearly half of Memphis daily & pump 2,000+ tons of NOx into the air, according to @selc.bsky.social.
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/musk-mugs-me...
#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/musk-mugs-me...
#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
Musk mugs Memphis again, with xAI’s Colossus 2 data center
World’s largest AI facilities give Boxtown headaches with tons of air pollution, huge water usage, and massive energy demand
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Elon Musk’s xAI Colossus 2 will burn enough gas to power nearly half of Memphis daily & pump 2,000+ tons of NOx into the air, according to @selc.bsky.social.
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/musk-mugs-me...
#AI #EnvironmentalJustice
Residents call it environmental injustice in real time👇
www.climateandcapitalmedia.com/musk-mugs-me...
#AI #EnvironmentalJustice