A data center firm backed by Oaktree Capital Management is planning to sell carbon credits directly to hyperscale cloud companies. These are large tech firms that run massive cloud and AI infrastructure. The plan, reported by Bloomberg, reflects a new shift in how data centers approach climate action. Some firms are not just cutting emissions […]
Waymo has started giving riders access to its newest robotaxi, called the Ojai. The all-electric vehicle is now offering free rides to select users in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco as the company prepares for a bigger rollout later this year. The Ojai is based on a modified Zeekr electric minivan, but Waymo redesigned […]
Artificial intelligence is growing quickly, and so is the need for data centers. These facilities power AI tools, cloud computing, and daily online services. However, they also use large amounts of electricity, water, and materials. A new initiative aims to make data centers more sustainable and help climate-focused startups grow. Elemental Impact, a nonprofit investor […]
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) has long struggled with one major problem: pricing transparency. Most carbon credit trades still happen through private negotiations, broker quotes, or fragmented exchanges. Buyers often lack clear data on how prices may change over time. This makes it harder for companies to plan long-term carbon credit purchases or evaluate project […]
Disseminated on behalf of Alaska Energy Metals Corporation Alaska Energy Metals Corporation (AEMC) is starting to draw serious attention from investors. The reason is simple: it offers exposure to nickel, a key metal for electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy, at a very early stage and a low valuation. At the center of this story […]
Global aluminum markets have entered a sharp upward cycle in 2026 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt supply chains and push energy-linked costs higher. On May 27, 2026, Reuters reported a sharp rise in aluminum prices, which followed disruptions due to conflict in the Gulf region. These issues raised worries about tighter supply […]
Global trade in clean energy products grew again in 2025 despite tariffs, political tensions, and unstable energy markets. According to BloombergNEF (BNEF), global clean-energy trade reached $479 billion in 2025, rising 1% from the previous year. The recovery came after a decline in 2024. The growth is important because it happened during a difficult period […]
Compliance carbon markets in Asia are entering a new stage. They are expanding in size and changing in design. At the same time, new finance tools are being tested for coal transition and nature-based projects. Two recent developments show this shift clearly. First, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says compliance carbon markets could become the […]
The global transition to electric vehicles is gaining momentum faster than expected. According to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2026, electric cars are projected to make up nearly 30% of worldwide vehicle sales this year, with total EV sales expected to hit 23 million units. Oil Shock Makes EVs the Smarter Choice for […]