United States of AI Ethical Policy - Powering the Future: AI, Climate, and the Just Energy Transition

A Civic Brief from Future in Common

Part of the series: The United States of AI: An Ethical Policy Platform for American Workers

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What This Brief Covers:

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and the planet faces climate crisis, the fight for a clean energy future is also a fight for justice. This civic brief explores how AI is influencing energy systems, infrastructure, and the green transition—and why a people-first approach matters.

It makes the case for a just transition that empowers workers, protects vulnerable communities, and ensures that technology serves sustainability, not extraction.

What You’ll Learn:

• How AI is already transforming energy use, emissions tracking, and climate response
• Where risks emerge—especially for frontline and low-income communities
• What a fair, inclusive, and AI-aware energy transition looks like
• Policy recommendations to align innovation with justice and resilience

Who It’s For:

• Climate advocates and environmental justice leaders
• Workers in energy, infrastructure, and tech sectors
• Local officials, policymakers, and educators
• Voters and students exploring the AI–climate connection

Why It Matters:

The climate crisis is urgent—and so is the need for a transition that doesn’t repeat the harms of the past. With public oversight and ethical AI use, we can build a future that’s sustainable, secure, and shared by all.

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