The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has entered a new phase. It is no longer just about innovation or market dominance. Instead, it is now deeply tied to energy demand, emissions, and capital discipline. As a result, the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is pushing Big Tech into an uncomfortable position—balancing climate commitments with rising environmental […]
India’s clean energy transition is entering a new phase. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has signed a long-term green ammonia supply agreement with Samsung C&T Corporation. The deal, worth over $3 billion, will run for 15 years starting in the second half of FY2029. This agreement reflects a structural shift in global energy markets. India is […]
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) lets companies buy carbon credits to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. AlliedOffsets, a data and technology firm for carbon offsetting, tracks this market closely. Their database covers more than 36,000 projects, over 28,000 buyers, and billions of tons of carbon that have been issued or retired. The VCM is growing […]
Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals Inc. March 17, 2026: West Vancouver, BC; Surge Battery Metals Inc. (the “Company” or “Surge”) (TSXV: NILI, OTC: NILIF, FRA: DJ5C) is pleased to announce that former Berkshire Hathaway Energy executive, Mr. Richard Weech, has joined the Board of the Company as an Independent Director. Mr. Weech is […]
Disseminated on behalf of Alaska Energy Metals Corporation. On the surface, the global nickel market looks comfortable. Supply appears ample. Prices remain under pressure. Inventories continue to climb. However, this apparent balance hides a deeper problem. The world’s nickel supply has become heavily concentrated in one country, creating long-term risks that today’s surplus does not […]
Energy giant Shell reported around 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions in 2025. Most of these emissions come from the use of the fuels the company sells, known as Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions occur when customers burn oil, gas, and other fuels produced by energy companies. For Shell, these […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a major funding initiative aimed at strengthening domestic battery supply chains and reducing reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals. The department introduced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) worth up to $500 million to expand U.S. capabilities in mineral processing, battery materials manufacturing, and recycling. Significantly, […]
Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals Inc. The lithium market is experiencing a major rebound due to rising demand and tightening supply. Battery-grade lithium carbonate spot prices have jumped to about $24,086 per metric ton, based on data from Shanghai Metals Market (SMM). This marks a sharp increase from earlier lows in 2025, after […]
Carbon markets continue to grow as countries and companies work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Many firms now set net-zero targets. To reach those goals, they must cut emissions and offset the emissions they cannot eliminate. Carbon credit exchanges play an important role in this process by providing platforms where verified carbon credits are bought […]