During an otherwise impressive presentation at the COP[1], Al Gore criticized carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, calling them "mechanical vacuuming machines" and claiming they are "captured by Big Oil interests." He emphasized that, as of 2024, CCS accounts for only 0.086% of all
The British Empire managed to span all continents by abolishing distance through the steam engine. Similarly, the information revolution has allowed us to transmit any volume of information between two places at a modest cost in materials and infrastructure. How are these expectations going to evolve in the coming decades?
Creating a successful tech company committed to nature-based solutions is challenging. Such a company must rely on three pillars: * deep technology expertise (e.g., AI or drones) * genuine commitment to sustainability * a sound business model After studying and conversing with many companies, I have concluded that, currently, you can only
Gilles Babinet’s book, Green IA[1], explores the intersection of sustainability and artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting both their potential and limitations. AI's impact and usage are growing rapidly, but so is its resource consumption. Meanwhile, sustainability seeks to address the overuse of our finite resources. These two
I recently attended a petit-déjeuner débat, a distinctly French event where people gather for breakfast with a speaker, enjoying a croissant while engaging in debate. It’s a blend of nourishment for both the mind and body. Jean-Marc Jancovici (JMJ), a prominent figure of climate change in France, was the
The semi-annual Climate Change AI workshop took place last week at ICLR in Vienna, featuring a packed schedule of engaging talks and poster sessions. It was my first meeting in person and I was glad to finally meet all the actors of this vibrant community face to face. My discussions
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