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Google’s Wild AI Strategy: 500 MW Solar Deal and Potential SpaceX Orbital Data Centers

Google’s parent, Alphabet Inc., is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure strategy on two fronts: securing massive renewable energy supplies on Earth and exploring future data centers in space. The company just signed a 500-megawatt (MW) solar power deal in Texas with Linea Energy. This will help meet the rising electricity needs of its U.S. […]

Meta Platforms and D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments Expand 2.5 GW Renewable Partnership Across Nine U.S. States

Meta Platforms and US-based D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) signed new renewable energy agreements totaling 850 megawatts (MW) in 2026. The deals include 500 MW in Oklahoma, 200 MW in Texas, and 150 MW in Mississippi. These agreements are part of Meta’s broader effort to power its growing data center and AI operations with […]

Oklo (OKLO) Reports Q1 Financial Results: Stock Climbs as It Expands AI-Nuclear Push With NVIDIA and Advances Reactor Licensing

Oklo reported its first-quarter 2026 financial results along with several major business and regulatory updates. The company is still pre-revenue and posted wider losses during the quarter. However, investors focused more on Oklo’s growing reactor pipeline, faster regulatory progress, and new partnerships linked to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Oklo is becoming part of two major […]

15 Billion Pounds of Nickel: Nikolai Emerges as a Strategic U.S. Critical Minerals Giant

Disseminated on behalf of Alaska Energy Metals Corporation The global race for critical minerals is entering a decisive phase. As countries accelerate clean energy adoption and strengthen defense readiness, the need for secure and domestic supply chains has become urgent. The United States, in particular, is working to reduce its dependence on foreign sources for […]

WULF Stock Climbs on $31 Target as TeraWulf Bets Big on Low-Carbon, Nuclear-Powered Bitcoin Mining

TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ: WULF) has received a new $31 price target from Cantor Fitzgerald, reflecting rising investor interest in its low-carbon bitcoin mining strategy. The analyst note points out that TeraWulf uses low-emission energy, which includes nuclear and hydro power at its main facilities in the United States. These include the Lake Mariner site in […]

China and Europe Build Carbon Pricing Alliance as US Takes a Different Energy Path

China and the European Union have formed a new alliance aimed at strengthening cooperation on carbon pricing systems, according to Bloomberg reporting. The move shows a widening gap in global climate policy. China and Europe are aligning their carbon markets, while the United States continues to back fossil fuel expansion. The coalition was announced in […]

Battery Storage Boom Is Accelerating Faster Than EVs, Redefining Lithium Demand

Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals. The story of lithium demand is changing. For many years, electric vehicles (EVs) were the main driver of demand for lithium. Today, that is no longer the full picture. Battery storage is growing quickly. In 2025, global battery energy storage system (BESS) installations exceeded about 315 gigawatt‑hours (GWh), […]

Boeing Buys 20,000 Tonnes of Permanent Carbon Removal as Aviation Faces Net-Zero Pressure

Boeing has secured 20,000 tonnes of permanent carbon dioxide removal (CDR) through a new agreement with Supercritical. This deal shows a broader shift toward higher-quality carbon credits in the voluntary carbon market (VCM). The deal focuses on durable carbon removal technologies rather than traditional avoided-emissions offsets. Boeing screened more than 200 projects globally before selecting […]