Google has announced a new climate finance commitment. The company pledged $50 million by 2030 to fund projects that aim to eliminate superpollutants. These are greenhouse gases (GHGs) that heat the atmosphere much faster than carbon dioxide (CO₂) . Google said it will work alongside other corporations in a collective effort called the Superpollutant Action […]
China has released updated climate goals for the period leading to 2030, framed as part of its 15th Five‑Year Plan (2026–2030). These goals focus mainly on improving carbon efficiency, that is, lowering emissions relative to economic output, rather than capping total emissions. Under the new plan, China aims to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per […]
Three major global investors have joined forces to build a new renewable energy platform in North America. Brookfield Asset Management, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) have launched a new company, Northview Energy. Jehangir Vevaina, Chief Investment Officer for Brookfield’s Renewable Power & Transition group, remarked: “This partnership marks […]
The European Union (EU) is considering a new policy that could allow the use of international carbon credits to help meet its ambitious 2040 climate target. If implemented carefully, the plan could unlock significant climate finance for projects in developing countries, particularly initiatives that expand access to clean cooking technologies. At a recent clean cooking […]
The carbon removal industry is expanding fast, with new projects moving from the pilot stage to the commercial scale. Companies are racing to build infrastructure that can permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. One of them is a Canadian carbon management company, Svante Technologies, which announced that it acquired Carbon Alpha Corporation. This move […]
A war in the Middle East may increase demand for carbon credits if it continues for a long time. Analysts say energy supply disruptions from the conflict could push some industries back to higher‑emission fuels like coal. This, in turn, could raise emissions and force companies in regulated markets to buy more carbon credits. The […]
Disseminated on behalf of Alaska Energy Metals Corporation. nickel Price Analysis Today Nickel prices slipped 0.26% today, settling at $17,391.65/Ton globally and ¥120,116/Ton in China. This pullback was primarily driven by a strengthening US dollar and escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions, fueling broader risk-off sentiment. Surging LME inventories also capped upside momentum. However, a surprisingly […]
Europe’s carbon market is facing new political pressure. Europe’s largest business lobby group has called for reforms. At the same time, Italy has asked for a temporary suspension of the system. These calls focus on the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). The EU ETS is the world’s largest carbon market. It covers around […]
nickel Price Analysis Today Nickel prices slipped 0.28% today to $17,388.31/Ton globally and ¥120,132/Ton in China. This minor pullback is primarily driven by a strengthening US dollar and escalating Middle East tensions, which have fueled broader risk-off sentiment across industrial metals. Additionally, surging LME inventories—driven by an influx of Chinese material amid weak domestic demand—continue […]