Carbon capture has entered a decisive phase. What once looked like an experimental climate solution now stands at the center of global decarbonization strategies. By 2026, governments, corporations, and investors increasingly rely on carbon capture to deal with emissions that cannot be eliminated. Three companies now dominate this space: Climeworks, Carbon Engineering, and SLB Capturi. […]
Japan is preparing to invest about US$1.3 billion to encourage companies to use clean electricity. This funding will support industries and regions that switch to decarbonized power. The plan will run over five years, starting in fiscal 2026. It is part of Japan’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and expand clean energy. […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how many industries work. It now plays a growing role in climate and energy solutions. Companies are using AI to cut emissions, reduce energy waste, and improve how clean energy systems operate. This has created a new group of firms often called “Green AI” companies. These businesses combine advanced computing […]
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has agreed to buy Intersect, a U.S. clean energy developer, in a deal valued at $4.75 billion in cash plus assumed debt. The transaction was announced in December 2025 and is expected to close in the first half of 2026. The acquisition helps Alphabet gain more strength for its […]
The European Union has completed a review of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) after a two‑year transition period. The European Commission said that the policy has motivated more countries to adopt carbon pricing systems beyond Europe. The review also found that when CBAM begins to charge a carbon fee, it will have minimal impact […]
The forests of Panay Island, a major Philippine island in the Western Visayas, have been heavily degraded over decades of logging, mining, and slash-and-burn agriculture. Nationwide, only about 3% of old-growth forests remain. Tree cover loss has hurt biodiversity. It has also weakened local water systems, raised landslide risks, and added to carbon emissions. Addressing […]
Canada is preparing to launch a sustainable investment taxonomy in 2026. The federal government announced it will develop a national system to classify economic activities that are environmentally and climate-aligned. This system will serve as a guide for investors, lenders, and companies to identify what counts as “green” and “transition” activity. The taxonomy is part […]
The U.S. offshore wind sector has been thrown into uncertainty after the Trump administration announced an immediate pause on all large-scale offshore wind projects already under construction. The Interior Department said the decision stems from “national security risks” flagged by recently completed classified reports from the Department of War. Officials argue the pause gives time […]
Chile has just entered a new phase of its lithium journey. State-owned Codelco and global lithium producer SQM have formed NovaAndino Litio SpA, a significant public-private joint venture that will oversee lithium development in the Salar de Atacama through 2060. This move strengthens Chile’s control over one of the world’s richest lithium resources. At the […]