The extreme heat in large parts of the world during 2024 contributed significantly to a jump in global energy demand, an authoritative new report says.
Why it matters: The findings on extreme weather's ties to energy demand — particularly more polluting power sources such as coal — illustrate the ramifications of increased needs for cooling access.
The CO2 removal startup Eion just landed $33 million of purchase agreements brokered via Frontier, the group of corporate giants trying to jumpstart the young industry.
The big picture: It's among the startups pursuing "enhanced rock weathering" — that is, using minerals in ways that speed up their natural CO2 absorption.
The Trump administration is expected to soon announce the most aggressive pivot in U.S. trade policy in decades. For a change so big, businesses know surprisingly little about what's coming in mere days.
Why it matters: The fallout might be a scramble to adjust to the new trade normal that could jolt the global economy.
The field ofAI-driven weather modeling is advancing at a rapid pace, as illustrated by a new model that has critical advantages over other approaches.
Why it matters: Applying artificial intelligence to weather prediction holds the promise of significantly advancing forecast precision, reliability and delivery to the developing world.
