climate-and-technology208.645 min readAI Power Demand and Energy Crisis Reshape 2026 Climate Week AgendaThis year's Climate Week in New York shifted focus from traditional emissions targets to the urgent challenge of powering AI data centers and navigating energy security crises. The Iran war and soaring fossil fuel costs accelerated global adoption of renewables, while AI infrastructure demands sparked debates over grid resilience and fossil fuel reliance.7 hours ago•Source: CNNView original source