In a disheartening trajectory, the latest industry data from Ericsson suggests a slowdown in the adoption of renewables for the ICT sector. In a boom time for new AI data center deals and in the wake of a disappointing global climate conference, Ericsson’s research points to a dangerous outlook. The latest 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) failed to find common ground among its delegates. The main outcome of the meeting in Brazil was a sense that the group is becoming less relevant. The EU was heckled in its attempts to tax high-carbon imported goods, such as steel and cement. COP30 failed to agree on a plan to phase out fossil fuels, even though more than 80 countries wanted to…