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Svante Opens World’s First Gigafactory for Carbon Capture in Canada

Svante Technologies, a Canadian carbon capture company, has launched the world’s first commercial-scale gigafactory for carbon capture filters. This is a big step in the fight against climate change. Located in Burnaby, British Columbia, the facility officially opened in May 2025. The factory will help speed up the use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) […]

How EV Adoption is Reshaping Global Oil Demand: IEA’s 2025 Outlook and 2030 Forecast

For decades, oil was the backbone of global transport. It powered nearly every vehicle, pushing oil demand ever higher. Infrastructure significantly grew around extraction, refining, and distribution. But with mounting concerns over emissions and climate change, the search for cleaner alternatives gained momentum. Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a game changer in this shift. […]

Actis Raises $1.7 Billion to Power Clean Energy and Digital Growth

Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has raised $1.7 billion for its second Long Life Infrastructure Fund, called ALLIF2. This fund will back clean energy and electricity transmission. It will also support digital networks in fast-growing areas like Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Actis has invested nearly half of […]

UK’s 2035 Green Finance Vision: Leading the World in Carbon Credits

The UK government has rolled out new plans to strengthen voluntary carbon and nature markets. These markets help businesses reduce emissions. They do this by funding eco-friendly projects. Examples include tree planting, electric vehicles, and forest protection. The government wants to boost these markets. This will bring in private funding, boost climate efforts, and create […]

Shipping Toward Net Zero: Maritime Turns to Green Hydrogen and Ammonia

The maritime industry is entering a period of major change as global efforts intensify to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted the need for clean energy solutions—especially green hydrogen and ammonia—to help shipping cut emissions and reach climate goals. Ships now emit about 3% of global greenhouse gases (GHG). […]

Tackling Scope 3 Emissions with AI: A Smarter Path to Net Zero

Energy companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to cut Scope 3 emissions. These emissions come from their supply chain and the full lifecycle of their products. They include everything from material sourcing to product disposal. Since these indirect emissions are hard to track, reducing them is a major challenge. However, with net-zero targets approaching, […]