The carbon market is entering a new phase. Governments are building compliance carbon markets. Companies are demanding better carbon credits. At the same time, international carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is starting to expand. Verra, the world’s largest carbon credit standard, is responding with a new strategy focused on stronger credit […]
Global companies are changing how they buy carbon credits. Instead of waiting for credits to become available, they are investing years in advance to help new projects get started. The latest example comes from Indonesia, where Google, McKinsey & Company, and Tencent have agreed to buy a combined 635,000 tonnes of nature-based carbon removal from […]
Canada and Saudi Arabia have entered a new phase in their bilateral relationship, signing more than C$1 billion (US$730 million) worth of commercial agreements and launching new partnerships in clean energy, mining, artificial intelligence (AI), infrastructure, and investment. The announcements came during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to Saudi Arabia—the first by a Canadian […]
Artificial intelligence is fueling Microsoft’s next phase of growth, but it is also increasing the company’s carbon footprint. Microsoft’s 2026 Environmental Sustainability Report reveals that its total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions hit almost 20.3 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (MtCO₂e) in fiscal year 2025. This is an increase from 16.2 MtCO₂e in 2024. That […]
Tesla is adding a new version of its best-selling vehicle as it works toward its broader mission of accelerating the shift to clean energy. The company has begun U.S. production of the six-seat Model Y L. This gives families a larger electric SUV and expands one of the world’s top EV models. Although many customers […]
The U.S. natural gas industry is entering another year of strong growth. Domestic production is reaching record highs, liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports continue to expand, and electricity demand is climbing as artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and electrification reshape the country’s energy needs. Natural gas remains the largest source of U.S. electricity generation, helping […]
Singapore and Indonesia have signed a new agreement to expand carbon credit trading. The deal is another step toward building a stronger carbon market in Southeast Asia. The agreement was signed during the annual leaders’ retreat between the two countries. It creates a legal framework for carbon credit projects under Article 6 of the Paris […]
Lithium prices are entering a new phase. China is strengthening its role in price discovery, sodium-ion batteries are gaining ground, and EnergyX is investing heavily in future supply. Together, these trends are reshaping the global lithium market. China Tightens Its Grip on the Global Lithium Market China has opened its lithium carbonate futures market on […]
The Philippines has launched its first national policy framework for Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The plan uses forests, mangroves, wetlands, and other natural ecosystems to help fight climate change and protect biodiversity. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led the effort. The framework gives government agencies, local governments, businesses, and investors a common guide […]