The United States announced it would leave several major international climate agreements and scientific organizations. This includes pulling out of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), reducing involvement with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and ending participation in dozens of other international groups. This is one of the biggest changes […]
Advanced nuclear energy is moving from concept to execution in the United States. Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO), a next-generation nuclear technology company, has reached a major milestone after signing an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The agreement supports the design, construction, and operation of a radioisotope pilot plant under […]
Duke Energy Florida has launched a new clean energy system that is the first of its kind in the United States. The system can produce, store, and burn 100% green hydrogen fuel at a commercial power plant. The project is called the DeBary Hydrogen Production Storage System. It uses solar power to make hydrogen, stores […]
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced a series of major nuclear energy agreements. The deals will secure up to 6.6 gigawatts (GW) of power. This will support the fast growth of its artificial intelligence (AI) operations and data centers. This amount of capacity could power the equivalent of about […]
European electricity markets saw a sharp rise in negative power prices in 2025. In many parts of the continent, wholesale electricity prices fell below zero for many hours. In these periods, power generators effectively paid buyers to take electricity because supply far exceeded demand. This trend hit record levels in 2025 and highlighted key shifts […]
Carbon credits are becoming a major part of how the world fights climate change. A carbon credit represents the removal or reduction of one ton of carbon dioxide or equivalent greenhouse gas. Companies use these credits to meet emissions targets or to help reach climate goals. By 2026, analysts predict that carbon markets will be […]
The 2026 Global Data Center Outlook from JLL highlights a major shift in the data center industry. Global capacity is expected to nearly double, from 103 gigawatts in 2025 to 200 gigawatts by 2030, driven by growing artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. This rapid growth comes amid power constraints, rising energy costs, and stricter environmental rules, […]
The global carbon credit market is moving beyond stability and into a phase of structural transformation. While headline numbers suggest a market that has stayed flat in recent years, the underlying dynamics tell a very different story. Quality is now reshaping demand, prices are diverging sharply, and long-term growth signals are strengthening. According to market […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer a niche technology story. By 2026, it will become a defining force for energy systems, emissions pathways, and long-term climate strategy. BlackRock’s 2026 Global Outlook makes this clear: AI is now deeply tied to sustainability outcomes. The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is changing how electricity is produced, where capital […]