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EV Batteries Need Nickel: Why Class 1 Supply Is Becoming Critical Amid Global Conflict

Disseminated on behalf of Alaska Energy Metals Corporation. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is unfolding at full speed. EV sales, battery factories, and electrification plans are all increasing rapidly across the world. But behind this clean‑energy success story lies a growing risk that few people fully grasp: the supply of high‑purity nickel — known as […]

Apple’s 2026 Environmental Report: 30% Recycled Materials Shows a Milestone in Circular Manufacturing

Apple’s latest Environmental Progress Report shows a clear shift in how the company is approaching sustainability. It shows that 30 percent of materials across all products shipped in 2025 came from recycled content, up from the previous year. This represents a steady year-on-year increase of around 6% points, showing consistent progress rather than one-time gains. […]

Amazon Nears 1GW Clean Energy in Australia, with AI Data Centers Triggering Power Boom

Amazon has expanded its renewable energy portfolio in Australia to 990 MW across 20 projects. This marks a major jump from about 430 megawatts (MW) previously, driven by new agreements with multiple solar, wind, and battery projects. These include large-scale developments such as the Golden Plains wind farm and hybrid solar-battery installations built on former […]

SBTi Hits 10,000 Companies with Validated Targets in 2026: Asia Fuels the Net-Zero Momentum

Corporate climate action is no longer a niche effort. It is now a core business strategy. Fresh data from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) confirms this shift. By January 2026, nearly 10,000 companies had validated science-based targets. Even more striking, over 12,000 firms had either set or committed to setting these goals by the […]

Carbon Credit Rush: Mining Giants Rio Tinto and Woodside Turn to Offsets Under Australia’s Climate Rules

Australia’s reformed Safeguard Mechanism is reshaping how large industrial emitters manage carbon. The policy, updated in 2023, sets declining emissions limits for the country’s biggest facilities, including mining and energy operations. Companies that exceed their baselines must either cut emissions or purchase carbon credits. This has triggered a sharp rise in demand for Australian Carbon […]

CATL Profit Jumps 49% as It Launches $4.4B Mining Unit to Secure EV Supply Chain

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, reported a net profit of 20.74 billion yuan ($3.04 billion) in the first quarter of 2026. This marks a 48.52% increase year-on-year, supported by strong global demand for EV batteries. Revenue also rose sharply. CATL generated 129.13 billion yuan ($17.9 billion) […]