7 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
The EU has implemented a ban on the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes, forcing luxury groups and large retailers to overhaul inventory management.
A new single-reactor process can convert unsorted mixed plastic waste into 90% pure hydrogen fuel in one chemical step.
Microsoft's carbon emissions surged 25% in 2025, driven by the expansion of AI data centers and increased fossil fuel use.
Texas is leading the U.S. in proposed power plants for AI data centers, raising concerns over massive greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption.
Google's AI expansion is driving up energy consumption and emissions, challenging climate goals.
Nvidia claims a breakthrough in data center cooling that eliminates water use, sparking debate on AI's environmental impact.
SpaceX's stock tumbles after MSCI assigns it the lowest ESG rating, sparking debate on sustainability in space travel.