https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-ai-boom-took-over-climate-week-and-not-everyone-is-happy-about-itContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-ai-boom-took-over-climate-week-and-not-everyone-is-happy-about-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-ai-boom-took-over-climate-week-and-not-everyone-is-happy-about-it#u97958Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:25:05 +0000Artificial intelligence and data center power demands dominated New York Climate Week, dividing climate tech founders and investors over the technology's massive electricity usage. While organizers estimated a record turnout of more than 100,000 attendees across over 900 events from September 21 to September 27, discussions frequently centered on AI energy consumption rather than traditional topics like electric vehicles and solar milestones. The surge in power demand has intensified worries about reliance on gas-fired data center power and the potential neglect of other climate sectors.W