Energy demands around the world are rising, and with the increasing impacts of climate change and the declining efficiency of existing infrastructure, the situation is likely to worsen.

That was the premise outlined by Newsweek's Environmental and Sustainability Editor Jeffery Young during the "Pillars of the Green Transition" conference at Newsweek's headquarters in New York City on September 24, 2025.

Wednesday brought together industry leaders to discuss investing in sustainable strategies that help meet their climate goals. Panels focused on energy storage and improved grid resilience, sustainability in food systems and how bioenergy is becoming the cornerstone of decarbonization.

The event comes during Climate Week NYC, a week when world leaders and environmental activists gath

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