McDonald’s has admitted it will likely miss one of its major climate goals, showing how difficult supply chain decarbonization has become for global food companies. The food chain giant said it no longer expects to meet its target of cutting value chain emissions by 2030. Still, McDonald’s says it remains committed to reaching net-zero emissions […]
Oklo, an advanced nuclear company, aims to turn surplus plutonium into clean electricity in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected Oklo for talks under the Surplus Plutonium Utilization Program. This program seeks to reuse excess plutonium from U.S. defense activities. Companies can convert it into fuel for advanced nuclear reactors instead of […]
Canada is entering a new phase in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. The country is now moving beyond AI research and building the large-scale infrastructure needed to power advanced computing systems. Two major announcements this month show how fast this shift is happening. HIVE Digital Technologies unveiled plans for a CAD $3.5 billion AI […]
Standard Chartered has launched its first Green Wonton Bond, raising HKD2 billion ($255 million). This is one of Hong Kong’s largest sustainable finance deals this year. It is the first public green bond in Hong Kong dollars by a Financial Institutions Group (FIG) and the bank’s largest HKD issuance, exceeding its previous record of HKD1.5 […]
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is moving from early-stage pilots into large-scale infrastructure deals. One of the latest signals comes from Eni and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), which secured more than $670 million in financing for their joint carbon capture and storage platform. The funding came from a consortium of 13 international lenders, and […]
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the energy sector. Data centers now require massive amounts of electricity, pushing technology companies to secure long-term clean power supplies at an unprecedented scale. One of the latest examples is a new partnership between Enbridge and Meta Platforms. The companies plan to build a $1.2 billion […]
The Republic of Rwanda is advancing its nuclear energy plans. It signed an agreement with Holtec International to use the SMR-300 small modular reactor. This deal shows Rwanda’s aim to lead in Africa’s nuclear technology and boost energy security while fostering economic growth. The agreement was signed at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa […]
HSBC is launching a new $4 billion financing program for China’s clean energy and low-carbon industries. The funding will support sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, battery storage, hydrogen, and advanced manufacturing. The move shows how global banks are putting more money into climate and energy transition projects. China remains the world’s biggest clean […]
Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals Inc. Surge Battery Metals has announced a major resource upgrade at its flagship Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP). This boosts the company’s position in the growing U.S. lithium supply chain race. The updated mineral resource estimate outlines 657.4 million tonnes grading 3,007 ppm lithium, containing 10.5 million tonnes […]