Climate Week

The AI boom splits climate tech's inner circle, and the rift is widening

The divide over AI is no longer theoretical. It's splitting climate tech's inner circle, and the rift is widening as data centers demand more power. Some founders and investors see opportunity; others see a distraction from the real work. We think that tension is worth watching closely. For more on how this pressure is reshaping priorities, our piece on Crusoe pausing Boom turbine deployment offers a useful example. The conversation isn't just about energy. It's about what the movement stands for.