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Climate Week weighs clean energy and AI demand

Real news from New York: climate talks consider growing renewable energy and the power needs of AI.

Associated Press · Published: Sep 21, 2026 · Guide checked: Sep 27, 2026 · 7 min preparation

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The context

What to know first

Climate Week takes place in New York while world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly. It brings together leaders, businesses and campaigners.

Associated Press reports a tension: renewable energy is growing, while AI data centres need more electricity and water. Read carefully to see who presents each concern and which points are forecasts.

Questions for the original

Think in English

  1. What two changes shape the Climate Week discussion?
  2. Why might AI increase energy demand?
  3. Which statements in the report describe present facts and which predict the future?

Afterward

How could a city meet growing electricity demand while reducing emissions?

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Original report: Associated Press

Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over artificial intelligence

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