Global electricity demand is entering a decisive growth phase. IEA’s 2026 electricity report forecasts that over the next five years, power consumption is set to rise faster than at any time in recent decades, marking a structural shift in how the world uses energy. This trend reflects the rapid electrification of industries, transport, buildings, and […]
A new report from MSCI shows that many listed companies are still not aligned with the world’s most ambitious climate goal. The findings suggest that progress is uneven. Some companies are moving in the right direction. Many are not yet cutting emissions fast enough. According to MSCI’s latest Transition Finance Tracker, about 38% of companies […]
newcleo, a European nuclear technology company, announced that it has raised €75 million (about USD $88 million) in a new funding round. The cash will help the company build and develop advanced small nuclear reactors powered by recycled nuclear waste. The financing is a sign of growing investor interest in clean and low-carbon energy solutions. […]
TotalEnergies has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google to deliver 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar capacity in Texas. Over 15 years, the projects are expected to generate around 28 terawatt-hours (TWh) of renewable electricity. The deal reflects a deeper shift in how the tech sector secures power for artificial intelligence, cloud services, […]
Nigeria is planning a large clean cooking program that aims to distribute 80 million efficient cookstoves to households. Project backers say the rollout could help reduce smoke from cooking, cut pressure on forests, and create a new stream of carbon credits. Recent reporting in Nigeria says the project is also tied to a revenue target. […]
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) published new decisions under its Core Carbon Principles (CCP) program. The update covers three carbon credit methodologies, also called “categories” in ICVCM’s system. One methodology received full approval, and two received conditional approval. ICVCM’s CCP label is meant to help buyers spot carbon credits that meet […]
China’s CHANGAN Automobile and battery giant CATL have unveiled the world’s first mass-production passenger vehicle powered by sodium-ion batteries. The launch event took place in Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia, and the vehicle is scheduled to reach the market by mid-2026. The press release explains that this milestone marks a shift from laboratory research and pilot projects […]
Japan’s largest polluters are rushing to buy carbon credits ahead of the launch of the country’s mandatory emissions trading system. Trading activity on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) has surged as companies prepare for tighter climate rules and try to meet their corporate sustainability targets before the fiscal year ends. According to Bloomberg, major Japanese […]
Amazon has signed a new long-term clean energy purchase agreement with RWE, one of Europe’s largest renewable energy developers. The deal is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 110 megawatts (MW) of power. This electricity comes from RWE’s Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. RWE and Amazon stated that the contracted […]