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»   ACE 2026 Call for Abstracts are due by December 19. Submit your work and be a presenter! 

»   A&WMA Logo Merchandise now available on demand! Show your support with professional and fun products.  

»   Congratulations to John Kinsman (President-Elect) and Khalil Porter, Chris Kitchen, and Ann Teng (Directors), who have been elected to the 2026 Board of Directors!

»   Read the highlights from COP 30 in Belém from our delegates Merlyn Hough and Ram Ramanan. 

»   Recognize someone you know for the 2026 Honors & Awards!  Nominations due January 2. 

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All About ACE
  June 21–24, 2026
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   Austin, TX 

 

Get ready to energize your future at ACE 2026!
New sponsor packages available and Call for Abstracts open. Submit your abstract by December 19.

Learn more at www.awma.org/ACE2026.

Membership Matters

Member Benefit of the Month: Student Scholarships
Thanks to the fundraising and donations of our members, A&WMA is proud to offer student awards and thousands of dollars in scholarships each year. Applications are due in January, so check out the criteria and apply today.

Industry Insight

• The Growth of Artificial Intelligence and Data Centers

  Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly gone from being little more than a sci-fi movie title to becoming a mainstream tool in our everyday lives. AI brings many possibilities for societal advancements, but the demanding energy needs from the rapid expansion of data centers powering the AI boom poses environmental challenges.

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• Conclusion of COP 30 (November 22)

  The UNFCCC summarized COP30's outcome in a mix of optimism about continued multilateral cooperation and realism about ongoing challenges. 

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• Current status of COP30 on the scheduled conclusion date (November 21)

  On the final scheduled day of COP30, several issues are still unresolved as participating countries work to reach an agreement.

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