<p><span class="p-body"><i>The article was published on July 25, 2024</i></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Associate Dean and Clinical Professor at the Center for Global Affairs, Dr. Carolyn Kissane writes for Barron's on energy security and climate goals in the time of AI</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Highlights from the pices include:&nbsp;</span></p> <ul class="p-list"> <li><span class="p-body">AI and Climate Tension: how the global race for AI is impacting emissions goals and what this means for the energy transition.</span></li> <li><span class="p-body">BP’s Energy Outlook 2024 highlighted that we’re in the energy addition phase, but need to shift to substitution. Despite record solar and wind deployments, fossil fuel reliance and emissions are rising.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span class="p-body">&nbsp;Tech Giants' Paradox: Companies like Google and Microsoft face increased emissions despite net-zero pledges, driven by surging AI compute demands. Getting the balance right is imperative - these companies are also in positions to push innovative solutions and technologies - it's a fascinating space to watch.</span></li> <li><span class="p-body">Energy Security and Innovation: Balancing energy security with climate goals is crucial. Explore the push for diverse energy strategies and innovations to support a renewable-powered digital economy.</span></li> </ul> <p><span class="p-body"><a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/energy-security-climate-goals-ai-google-tech-microsoft-9d4c619f" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>.</span></p>