Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has agreed to buy Intersect, a U.S. clean energy developer, in a deal valued at $4.75 billion in cash plus assumed debt. The transaction was announced in December 2025 and is expected to close in the first half of 2026. The acquisition helps Alphabet gain more strength for its […]
The European Union has completed a review of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) after a two‑year transition period. The European Commission said that the policy has motivated more countries to adopt carbon pricing systems beyond Europe. The review also found that when CBAM begins to charge a carbon fee, it will have minimal impact […]
The forests of Panay Island, a major Philippine island in the Western Visayas, have been heavily degraded over decades of logging, mining, and slash-and-burn agriculture. Nationwide, only about 3% of old-growth forests remain. Tree cover loss has hurt biodiversity. It has also weakened local water systems, raised landslide risks, and added to carbon emissions. Addressing […]
Canada is preparing to launch a sustainable investment taxonomy in 2026. The federal government announced it will develop a national system to classify economic activities that are environmentally and climate-aligned. This system will serve as a guide for investors, lenders, and companies to identify what counts as “green” and “transition” activity. The taxonomy is part […]
The U.S. offshore wind sector has been thrown into uncertainty after the Trump administration announced an immediate pause on all large-scale offshore wind projects already under construction. The Interior Department said the decision stems from “national security risks” flagged by recently completed classified reports from the Department of War. Officials argue the pause gives time […]
Chile has just entered a new phase of its lithium journey. State-owned Codelco and global lithium producer SQM have formed NovaAndino Litio SpA, a significant public-private joint venture that will oversee lithium development in the Salar de Atacama through 2060. This move strengthens Chile’s control over one of the world’s richest lithium resources. At the […]
Microsoft and the Spanish energy company Iberdrola have announced a new long-term deal. Under this agreement, Microsoft will buy clean wind power in Spain. It will also work with Iberdrola on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies across the energy group’s operations. This is the first renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) the two companies […]
Clean technology is changing how the world makes and uses energy. It is helping reduce pollution and fight climate change. More companies are building tools and systems that produce energy without burning carbon fuels. These companies attract investors who want growth and a positive environmental impact. In this article, we look at the top 4 […]
Korea Zinc is taking a major step to reshape the global critical minerals market. The world’s largest non-ferrous metal smelter will build a state-of-the-art facility in Clarksville, Tennessee, in partnership with the U.S. Department of War and the U.S. Department of Commerce. The project known as the “U.S. Smelter” will require $6.6 billion in capital […]