June 2026

Forty mayors from around the world have signed onto a pact to try to shape how urban data centers are built and operated. It’s their vision for how urban data center development can be done sustainably—and not at the expense of their cities’ natural resources, energy prices or climate targets. C40 Cities, an alliance of nearly 100 cities seeking to impact climate change, launched it during London Climate Action Week.

Congress has failed to address the work force disruption that artificial intelligence could generate. The White House, excited about the upside for stocks and investment, has downplayed the potential for widespread job losses.