“‘We are at the beginning of this AI boom,’ said Kelly Poole, climate and energy coordinator at As You Sow. "Investors see the opportunity in intervening early so that we can have conversations with companies about sustainably developing their AI infrastructure before we find ourselves further along when more infrastructure is built, where money has been spent, and it's harder to undo the environmental and social impacts.’” Read More →
Read More“‘These tech companies need to commit to ensuring that no new fossil fuels are built to meet the power demands of their data centers,’ [said Kelly Poole, climate and energy coordinator at As You Sow].” Read More →
Read More“‘While the AI boom provides exciting opportunities, there are many risks to not approaching energy needs with a deliberate and informed response that takes long term impacts into account,’ Kelly Poole, lead author of the report published this month by shareholder advocacy group As You Sow and environmental organization Sierra Club, said in a briefing with reporters.” Read More →
Read MoreSome 22% of DTE’s carbon footprint comes from its gas segment, notes Kelly Poole, climate and energy coordinator of As You Sow. Already, parts of Michigan are looking to diminish reliance on fossil fuels, which poses competitive risk and potential regulatory risk for DTE. For example, Ann Arbor plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. As You Sow also notes that more than 100 municipalities in 12 states have policies promoting building electrification. Read More →
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