The battle between OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini is one of the most talked-about stories in technology today. These two artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots dominate the market for generative AI tools. They power smart responses, summaries, writing help, and more. As users and businesses rely on AI more, questions about market competition and environmental impacts […]
Bain & Company and Oxy’s 1PointFive announced a new agreement for direct air capture carbon removal credits. Under the deal, Bain & Company will purchase 9,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over three years. The credits will come from direct air capture (DAC) technology developed by 1PointFive at its large STRATOS facility […]
A major win for U.S. offshore wind came on January 13, 2026, when a U.S. District Court overturned a Trump-era block on Ørsted’s Revolution Wind project. The ruling allows the Danish energy giant to resume full operations immediately. Ørsted shares rose 5–5.5%, reflecting strong investor confidence in the U.S. clean energy sector. The 704 MW […]
Standard Chartered has taken a major step in sustainable finance. The UK-based multinational bank issued its first-ever green bond, raising €1 billion to fund climate-focused projects. These projects will span Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, regions where financing gaps remain severe. Although this is the bank’s fifth sustainable finance issuance, it is the first […]
Alphabet, parent company of Google, has overtaken Apple to become the world’s second‑most valuable company. Alphabet’s market value reached about $3.9 trillion, while Apple’s was around $3.85 trillion. This shift highlights Alphabet’s rapid growth in AI and technology and invites a look at how these two tech giants compare in their efforts on sustainability and climate goals. […]
Microsoft’s (MSFT) strategic partnership with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) marked a major shift in how the US power grid adapts to rising electricity demand. Announced on January 6, 2026, the collaboration brought artificial intelligence and cloud computing directly into grid operations. As per IEA, US data centers consumed about 183 terawatt-hours (TWh) of […]
The United States announced it would leave several major international climate agreements and scientific organizations. This includes pulling out of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), reducing involvement with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and ending participation in dozens of other international groups. This is one of the biggest changes […]
Advanced nuclear energy is moving from concept to execution in the United States. Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO), a next-generation nuclear technology company, has reached a major milestone after signing an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The agreement supports the design, construction, and operation of a radioisotope pilot plant under […]
Duke Energy Florida has launched a new clean energy system that is the first of its kind in the United States. The system can produce, store, and burn 100% green hydrogen fuel at a commercial power plant. The project is called the DeBary Hydrogen Production Storage System. It uses solar power to make hydrogen, stores […]