The direct air capture (DAC) industry has reached an important turning point in North America. Deep Sky, a Canadian carbon removal developer, has issued the continent’s first certified DAC carbon credits. This shows that a leading climate technology is advancing from pilot projects to commercial use. Deep Sky Alpha in Alberta generated the first credits, […]
China is ramping up its clean energy efforts with a new roadmap under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) released the plan, which aims to create a cleaner, low-carbon, and efficient energy system by the decade’s end. To achieve this, Beijing plans to […]
Groundwork BioAg has issued its first verified carbon credits. This is a big step for soil-based carbon removal in the United States under its Rootella Carbon® program. The company issued 19,568 Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) after independent verification by SCS Global Services. The process used Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the VM0042 Improved Agricultural […]
Amazon is boosting its clean energy investments by focusing on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The company has invested in Brazil-based biotechnology firm GranBio. This partnership aims to speed up the development of technology that turns forestry waste and construction debris into low-carbon aviation fuel. Global airlines face a challenge: the supply of SAF is limited. […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often discussed in terms of innovation, productivity, and economic growth. But a new United Nations University (UNU) report warns that its physical footprint is becoming comparable to that of entire countries. The report, “Environmental Cost of AI’s Energy Use: Carbon, Water and Land Footprints”, finds that global data centers powering AI […]
Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home are joining forces to build one of the largest virtual power plant (VPP) networks in the United States. The partnership plans to link millions of home batteries, solar panels, smart thermostats, and electric vehicles. This will create a flexible energy network that can provide over 16 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. […]
Danish renewable energy company Ørsted, the world’s largest developer and operator of offshore wind, has achieved one of the biggest emissions reductions in the global power sector. Since 2006, the company has reduced emissions from its power generation and operations by 98%. This change has turned it from one of Europe’s most coal-heavy utilities into […]
Companies around the world are spending billions to cut their carbon emissions. But even as they work toward net-zero goals, they continue to release large amounts of greenhouse gases every year. A new report from Gold Standard, Pinwheel, and ClimatePartner says these “ongoing emissions” could become a major source of climate funding. If companies track […]
Microsoft has hit a significant sustainability goal by becoming water positive in fiscal year 2025, five years early. The company replenished more water than it used in its global operations. This achievement is impressive, especially with the growing demand for cloud computing and AI. In a blog post, Judy Priest, Corporate VP and Chief Technology […]