Entries by carbonfund

2026: The Year Nuclear Power Reclaims Relevance With 15 Reactors, AI Demand, and China’s Expansion

After a challenging year, the global nuclear industry is preparing for a meaningful rebound in 2026. New reactor startups, plant restarts, and strong policy backing are reversing the slowdown seen in 2025. At the same time, rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence and data centers is giving nuclear energy a renewed role as a stable, […]

Google Signs Solar Deals with TotalEnergies and Shizen Energy in Malaysia to Power Data Centers with Clean Energy

Google has strengthened its clean energy strategy in Malaysia through two major long-term agreements. The company has signed a solar power pact with a Japanese renewables firm, Shizen Energy, and a separate 21-year clean energy deal with TotalEnergies. Together, these agreements support Google’s growing data center operations while reducing emissions linked to electricity use. The […]

Global AI Chip Race Heats Up: China’s $70B Plan and South Korea’s $518B AI Strategy

The global race for advanced computer chips is heating up. Countries are competing to lead in semiconductors, which are the core of computers, smartphones, and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Recently, China proposed a $70 billion plan to support its chip industry. At the same time, South Korea unveiled a $518 billion strategy to expand its semiconductor sector […]

Joby Aviation’s 2027 Vision: Four Electric Air Taxis per Month and Stronger Emission Cuts Amid Advanced Air Mobility Boom

Joby Aviation is moving into a new phase of growth and confidence. The company, which is developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger travel, announced major investments to double its manufacturing capacity in the United States. By 2027, Joby plans to build four aircraft per month, showing how serious it is about leading the future […]

Canada Approves Anglo–Teck Merger to Power the Clean Energy Copper Supply Chain

The long-anticipated merger between Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.A/TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) and Anglo American (LON: AAL) has taken a decisive step forward. The Government of Canada has approved the transaction under the Investment Canada Act, clearing one of the most important regulatory hurdles for the creation of Anglo Teck, a new global mining heavyweight headquartered in […]

Microsoft Invests in Louisiana-Based C2X’s BECCS Plant to Capture 3.6 Million Tons of CO₂

C2X Ltd. has secured a major vote of confidence in engineered carbon removal. Through its subsidiary, Beaver Lake Renewable Energy LLC, the company has signed a long-term agreement with Microsoft (MSFT) to supply high-quality engineered carbon removal units (CRUs). Under the deal, the Beaver Lake project in Louisiana will deliver 3.6 million CRUs over 12 […]

Mark Carney Admits Canada Will Miss 2030 and 2035 Climate Targets as Policy Rollbacks Slow Progress

Canada’s climate strategy reached a turning point this week. Prime Minister Mark Carney openly acknowledged that the country will not meet its greenhouse gas emissions targets for 2030 and 2035 under current policies. The admission marked a rare moment of candor from a government that has already rolled back several flagship climate measures since taking […]

Lithium Economics: Why Surge Battery Metals’ Nevada Project Stands Out

Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals Inc. The race for North America’s lithium supply is about more than size. It’s about efficiency and economics. In this contest, Surge Battery Metals (TSXV: NILI) shines. Its Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP) combines strong geology with solid financial metrics. This junior company could build one of the […]