The world needs clean energy that is reliable and easy to build, without producing too much carbon. Nuclear energy is gaining fresh attention in this effort, but not the kind we’re used to. A new type of reactor, called a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), could make nuclear power safer, cheaper, and faster to install. SMR […]
Google has taken another big step in clean energy by signing the first corporate geothermal power deal in Taiwan. This deal is part of Google’s global plan to power its offices and data centers with 24/7 carbon-free energy. It also shows how geothermal energy can be a strong and reliable source of clean electricity, especially […]
Verra has registered the first-ever project using a carbon credit methodology that meets the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market’s (ICVCM) Core Carbon Principles (CCPs). This marks a major step forward in raising the bar for high-integrity climate action. The project, called Tond Tenga, is based in Burkina Faso, West Africa. It’s part of […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has canceled a $3 billion program that was made to help farmers use climate-friendly methods. This program, called the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, started during President Biden’s time. It was part of a larger plan to fight climate change by helping farmers lower their greenhouse gas emissions. The decision […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly, transforming how people work, live, and use technology. But behind this digital revolution is a hidden cost—energy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), powering AI systems requires huge amounts of electricity, mainly through data centers that train and run AI models. These centers are starting to consume as […]
Countries from around the world agreed on a new international plan to cut pollution from ships. The deal was announced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)—the United Nations agency that regulates global shipping. The plan is called the IMO Net-Zero Framework, and it aims to help the shipping industry reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]
Gevo and Dublin-based Future Energy Global (FEG) have signed a breakthrough offtake agreement that supports airlines and other companies in slashing their carbon footprints. Under this multi-year deal, FEG will buy Scope 1 and Scope 3 carbon abatement credits tied to 10 million gallons per year of Gevo’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from its upcoming […]
Microsoft has made a major move to address climate change by partnering with CO280, a company focused on large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The tech giant made a big announcement to buy 3.7 million metric tons of carbon removal credits from CO280. This deal is one of the largest for carbon capture so far. The […]
Patch, a climate finance platform, and Varaha, a carbon project developer, have announced a new multimillion-dollar deal. This partnership focuses on supporting carbon removal projects that help small farmers and protect the environment. Together, they aim to remove carbon from the air while creating jobs and improving communities in Asia. Their partnership is already showing […]