Climate action infiltrates CES clamor, but electronics industry must do more

Lots of big tech companies talk about emissions reductions programs, but the truth is the industry as a whole still isn’t doing that much.

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Climate action infiltrates CES clamor, but electronics industry must do more

Offshore wind is gearing up for liftoff

The source of electricity has enormous potential that has yet to be tapped in the U.S.

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Offshore wind is gearing up for liftoff

Welcome to the roaring 2020s, the artificial intelligence decade

The applications being made possible by breakthroughs in machine learning, image recognition, analytics and sensors are profoundly practical.

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Welcome to the roaring 2020s, the artificial intelligence decade

Welcome to the roaring 2020s, the artificial intelligence decade

The applications being made possible by breakthroughs in machine learning, image recognition, analytics and sensors are profoundly practical.

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Welcome to the roaring 2020s, the artificial intelligence decade

No more heavy metals? New IBM battery chemistry research could address mineral sourcing concerns

The design is free of cobalt, an increasingly controversial material. Plus, Mercedes-Benz is involved in the next phase of testing.

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How blockchain could help put the Paris Agreement on course, from the bottom up

Digital technologies can make climate accounting faster, more transparent and more accessible to a wide set of stakeholders

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SAP’s simple, sensible contribution to sustainability

Often, the best technology innovations are the ones that are virtually invisible.

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What US utility customers can learn from the PG&E ownership battle

There’s a battle raging over the ownership of PG&E Corp., one of the nation’s largest utilities, with cities, hedge fund managers and even customers all in the running.

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Grid-interactive, energy-efficient buildings offer major innovation opportunities

They’re a win-win for building owners, utilities and society at large. Plus, there are ways for everyone to get involved.

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How Salesforce, Google, others use tech as a ‘force multiplier’ in sustainability innovation

There is no shortage of technology companies in Silicon Valley and beyond claiming to be “making the world a better place,” but too few are doing enough to address the world’s pressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges. Yet, it’s encouraging to see a growing number of firms recognizing the business opportunity for developing and delivering tools that could help realize a more sustainable economy.

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