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Microsoft and Iberdrola Power AI with 150 MW Wind PPA in Spain

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 […]

Top 4 Clean Tech Companies to Watch in 2026

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 […]

Big Bet, Bigger Stakes: Korea Zinc’s $7.4 Billion Smelter Reshapes U.S. Critical Minerals Supply

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 […]

Microsoft Backs InPlanet’s Enhanced Rock Weathering Push to Remove 28,500 Tons of CO₂ in Brazil

Microsoft (MSFT Stock) has signed a new agreement with InPlanet to remove more than 28,500 tonnes of CO₂ between 2026 and 2028. It marks another major step forward for both tropical Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) and corporate-backed climate solutions. InPlanet is pushing the boundaries of nature-based climate innovation. The company aims to remove gigatons of […]

DHL Signs Major SAF Deal with Neste Ahead of New EU Rules

On December 16, 2025, DHL Express confirmed a new fuel agreement. The company signed a binding offtake contract with the renewable fuels producer Neste. Under this deal, DHL will receive 50 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for deliveries in 2026. The fuel will be used in DHL’s air cargo flights to help reduce […]