Taking the “training wheels” off clean energy
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Renewable power sources have seen unprecedented levels of investment in recent years. But with political uncertainty clouding the future of subsidies for green energy, these technologies must begin to compete with fossil fuels on equal footing, said participants at the 2025 MIT Energy Conference. “What these technologies need less is training wheels, and more of […]
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Heather burning on peatland: UK government proposals will introduce ban
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An extra 146,000 hectares of peatland will be protected by the proposals, says the government. The UK government introduced a plan to ban the burning of vegetation on upland areas of peatland on 31 March, ostensibly in a bid to ensure nature-rich peatland habitats are better protected, and to improve air quality for people living […]
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Latest UKWIR projects available for expression of interest
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Better health protection measures for rivers is among the topics for which proposals are being sought. Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sought by UKWIR for expert partners to develop the evidence base, insight, knowledge and recommendations to respond to a broad spectrum of opportunities and challenges across the water cycle. UKWIR, a not-for-profit organisation, […]
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Unframe Emerges from Stealth with $50M to Transform Enterprise AI Deployment
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Unframe, a next-generation enterprise AI platform, has officially emerged from stealth with a $50 million funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, alongside TLV Partners, Craft Ventures, Third Point Ventures, SentinelOne Ventures, and Cerca Partners. The funding marks a significant milestone for Unframe as it accelerates global expansion, fuels R&D, and scales delivery of its […]
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Shay Levi, CEO and Co-Founder of Unframe – Interview Series
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Shay Levi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Unframe, a company redefining enterprise AI with scalable, secure solutions. Previously, he co-founded Noname Security and led the company to its $500M acquisition by Akamai in just four years. A proven innovator in cybersecurity and technology, he specializes in building transformative solutions. Unframe is an all-in-one enterprise […]
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China Briefing 3 April 2025: Solar exports; Carbon market expansion; Leaders’ climate commitments
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe for free here. Key developments Steel, aluminium and cement on notice ETS EXPANSION: China will expand its emissions trading system (ETS) to include the steel, cement and aluminium industries, which will […]
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Solar for All Implementation in 2025
Solar for All Implementation in 2025 Following his inauguration on January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to freeze the $7 billion Solar for All (SfA) program created via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). SfA represents a massive investment in residential solar energy across the country. SfA […]
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Making sense of the system: Highlights from the Corry Review
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The Corry Review recommends a number of changes in the way environmental regulation operates in the short term, and declares itself a hiking of aspirations for both economic growth and the natural world. It’s a juggling act that successive governments have attempted to pull off. Titled Delivering Economic Growth and Nature Recovery: An Independent Review […]
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National Geothermal Month attempts to clear the fog surrounding “a vital component of the clean energy transition”
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A geothermal power plant in Salton Sea, California. April is National Geothermal Month, with trade associations supporting the seemingly vastly under-utilised1 renewable energy form undertaking a worldwide effort to highlight its transformative potential and promote unified messaging. While geothermal energy has provided a bonanza in parts of the world where such resources are highly accessible […]
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Farms vanishing around towns and cities, CPRE report reveals
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More than 1,700 farms on the outskirts of English towns and cities have disappeared since 2010, according to a groundbreaking report published by CPRE, the countryside charity. The report reveals that productive agricultural land surrounding urban areas – land that could feed local communities and provide environmental benefits – is rapidly being lost from farming. […]
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How Does Claude Think? Anthropic’s Quest to Unlock AI’s Black Box
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Large language models (LLMs) like Claude have changed the way we use technology. They power tools like chatbots, help write essays and even create poetry. But despite their amazing abilities, these models are still a mystery in many ways. People often call them a “black box” because we can see what they say but not […]
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Vana is letting users own a piece of the AI models trained on their data
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In February 2024, Reddit struck a $60 million deal with Google to let the search giant use data on the platform to train its artificial intelligence models. Notably absent from the discussions were Reddit users, whose data were being sold. The deal reflected the reality of the modern internet: Big tech companies own virtually all […]
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Lumai Raises $10M+ to Revolutionize AI Compute with Optical Processing
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In a major leap forward for the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure, Lumai, the Oxford-born startup pioneering 3D optical computing, has raised more than $10 million in a fresh funding round. The investment — led by deep tech-focused Constructor Capital and backed by notable names such as IP Group, PhotonVentures, Journey Ventures, LIFTT, Qubits Ventures, State Farm […]
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EPA’s Attacks on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and the Fate of IRA’s “Green Banks”
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), one of the most critical climate spending programs in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), has come under significant fire from the Trump administration. In the span of twenty days, EPA has blocked GGRF awardees from accessing their grant accounts, made baseless accusations of program-wide fraud, and taken the extraordinary […]
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Building up community resilience, highlighting systemic failures, and climate change impacts
Where we listen if the ground would rattle as you walked by, where the sky’s clear-blue fields lead to scorching hot days, the water’s surface shines clear with sunlight beaming through still streams. Journey with a Mexican Native from South Central Texas now navigating the wintry landscapes of Minnesota. What I have lived through As […]
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Initiative: Can AI Decide Which Federal Jobs to Cut?
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Imagine a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not only driving cars or recognizing faces but also determining which government jobs are essential and which should be cut. This concept, once considered a distant possibility, is now being proposed by one of the most influential figures in technology, Elon Musk. Through his latest venture, the […]
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AI is Rapidly Reshaping Brand Connectivity and Marketing
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Over the past three decades, the advertising and marketing industry has undergone a profound transformation, largely driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. Gone are the days of manually analyzing consumer data to crafting campaigns based on intuition; marketing has evolved into a highly sophisticated, data-driven discipline. AI has reshaped how brands connect with consumers, optimize […]
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Rodrigo Coutinho, Co-founder and AI Product Manager at OutSystems – Interview Series
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Rodrigo Coutinho is a co-founder and AI Product Manager at OutSystems. Since co-founding the company in 2001, he has had a decisive participation in the design and vision of the product, in particular, its architecture and visual language. From day one, he focused on developing innovative and pragmatic ways to increase the speed of delivery […]