Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing at a pace few technologies have ever matched. In May 2026, ChatGPT became the fastest app in history to reach 1 billion monthly active users, as reported by Reuters. The milestone came just three years after the chatbot launched in late 2022. Soon after, OpenAI confirmed it had confidentially filed […]
A group of 45 major institutional investors, managing about €11.4 trillion in assets, has urged EU leaders to protect the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). They warn that weakening this carbon market could damage investor confidence and slow Europe’s clean-energy transition. This appeal arrives weeks before a key review of the ETS, one of the […]
As electricity demand rises and renewable energy grows in the U.S., battery storage is key. Waymo has launched a battery repurposing program to give retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries a new purpose in the power sector. Waymo is working with B2U Storage Solutions to turn used batteries from its all-electric fleet into large-scale energy storage […]
Carbon removal is moving beyond pilot projects. A new agreement between JPMorgan Chase and Charm Industrial shows how the sector is entering a new phase. The deal combines carbon removal credit purchases with financing support, helping expand future supply while reducing project risk. Under the agreement, JPMorgan will purchase 61,500 metric tons of carbon removal […]
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are moving from concept to commercial reality. A new forecast from GlobalData suggests global SMR capacity could increase nearly sixfold between 2025 and 2030. The projection reflects rising confidence in advanced nuclear technology as countries search for reliable, low-carbon electricity. This demand is being driven by electrification, artificial intelligence (AI), data […]
Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals. The lithium story at Nevada North is well understood. The project has scale, grade, and long-term production potential. What is less discussed is the presence of other critical minerals within the same system. Recent drill results show that rubidium (Rb) and cesium (Cs) occur alongside lithium mineralization at […]
The recent report from climate scientists is crystal clear: the world must act now. That means limiting global warming to 2 or 1.5 degrees Celsius. But what does this entail? Cutting a lot of emissions and reaching net zero. And this is urgent. Embracing the urgency of this matter, more and more entities are pledging […]
The global battery industry is moving fast, and China’s battery giant CATL is already looking beyond today’s technologies. At the 2026 Forum on Building China Into an Equipment Manufacturing Power, CATL Chief Scientist Wu Kai highlighted lithium-air batteries as one of the most promising technologies for the future. While the technology is still far from […]
The global aviation industry has launched a new effort to solve one of its biggest net-zero challenges. It is trying to secure enough high-quality carbon credits. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently launched the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply. It brings together airlines, governments, carbon market players, investors, and civil […]