Rio Tinto has announced it will purchase carbon credits from a newly launched Australian platform, marking a major step in its decarbonization journey. The initiative shows how big companies are using high-integrity carbon markets in their sustainability plans. At the same time, the deal highlights how Australia is positioning itself as a leader in nature-based […]
On September 9, 2025, the gold price set a new all-time high with an intraday peak of $3,671.38 per ounce. The rally shows strong investor demand. It also reflects rising geopolitical tensions and record central bank purchases. At the same time, the gold industry is undergoing a transformation. Mining companies are committing to renewable energy, carbon […]
Puro.earth, a global platform for engineered carbon removal, has secured €11 million in Series B funding. Nasdaq led the round, with support from Fortum Innovation and Venturing. The investment marks a significant milestone for the company and the broader carbon removal market, which is expected to expand rapidly over the next decade. The funds will […]
A major new funding initiative promises a breakthrough for climate-tech startups. A group of top venture capital and private equity firms, called “All Aboard Coalition”, managing $60 billion in assets, has started a $300 million fund. This fund will help climate-tech companies grow from pilot stages to commercial operations. This is the time when many […]
Plastic pollution is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the world today. As per Verra, every year, more than 430 million tons of plastic are produced, and nearly two-thirds of this ends up as waste—dumped, burned, or abandoned in open spaces, rivers, and oceans. Without significant intervention, global plastic waste is projected to triple […]
Frontier has taken another major stride in scaling up high-quality carbon removal. The coalition has signed a $31.3 million offtake agreement this August with Planetary Technologies, a company that uses ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reduce ocean acidification. Planetary and Frontier Push OAE Toward Large-Scale Deployment Planetary’s journey […]
A new analysis of jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD+) in Brazil’s Amazon reveals a big chance. The potential credit sales could reach $10–$20 billion this decade. However, the market faces delays, integrity issues, and a drop in voluntary demand. The report from the Earth Innovation Institute (EII) outlines the numbers and assumptions. It also offers a roadmap […]
The global carbon credit market is on a steep growth path as governments enforce stricter climate rules and businesses accelerate their net-zero commitments. A research report showed that, in 2024, the market was valued at USD 669.37 billion, and it is projected to rise from USD 933.23 billion in 2025 to nearly USD 16.37 trillion […]
The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has begun, and excitement is already building. FIFA has announced that ticket sales will officially start next week, with entry-level tickets priced at $60. This is the start of a wave of global interest in the first World Cup hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, […]