Soccer, also known as football, is the world’s most popular sport, with billions of fans and a vast global reach. While football is the commonly used term in most countries, soccer is widely recognized in regions like North America. Regardless of the name, the sport’s environmental impact remains a major concern, and its carbon footprint […]
The National Bank of Canada (NBC) will increase renewable energy lending to $20 billion by 2030, as revealed in its latest sustainability report. This move strengthens its net-zero emissions strategy despite the ongoing shift in U.S. clean energy policies. In this context, NBC plans to add nearly $10 billion in new renewable loans over the […]
The Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) has officially approved its first project—a cookstove initiative in Myanmar. This marks a major milestone for the UN-backed carbon credit system, designed to ensure high-integrity offsets. But with concerns over inflated climate benefits, is this approval a win for carbon markets or a warning sign of deeper issues? Let’s […]
What’s driving investment in battery stocks? Well, the global battery industry has surged since over a decade driven mainly by lithium-powered technology. EVs are no longer a futuristic idea—they are now mainstream. Electric vehicles play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2021, plug-in EVs, including all-electric and plug-in hybrid models, prevented […]
Puro.earth, the leading carbon-crediting platform for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), has issued over 1 million CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) since 2019. This represents 1 million tonnes of verified carbon removal. The company has played a key role in expanding the carbon removal market and advancing engineered solutions for climate action. Reaching the first 500,000 CORCs […]
Google is making another major move in carbon removal by participating in Frontier’s $33 million offtake agreement with Eion Carbon. This deal plans to cut about 79,000 tons of CO₂ by 2030. It uses enhanced rock weathering (ERW), a natural way to boost carbon absorption in rocks. Reilly O’Hara, Program Manager, Carbon Removal at Google, […]
Oklo’s earnings took a hit as the company reported a net loss of $73.6 million for 2024. The majority of it came from a $52.8 million operating loss. The company’s stock dropped after the report, but analysts stressed that its long-term vision matters more than the numbers. However, the company’s nuclear endeavors continue to shine. […]
Copper prices surged on Monday as traders anticipated the outcome of potentially high U.S. import tariffs. The three-month copper price on the London Metal Exchange (LME) climbed to $9,925 per metric ton, building on last week’s gains after reaching a five-month high. As per Bloomberg, Mercuria revealed that around 500,000 tons of copper are now […]
The lithium market is undergoing significant changes as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage solutions continues to rise. This soft, silvery-white metal remains at the center of the global clean energy transition. Let’s uncover the major market trends according to experts and significant insights shared by the head of a lithium extraction company […]