Germany has launched a new climate action plan aimed at cutting emissions and reducing fossil fuel use. The program includes 67 measures across energy, transport, industry, buildings, and agriculture, backed by €8 billion ($9.3 billion) in funding over the next four years. The goal is clear. Germany wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 65% […]
Nasdaq has backed one of the first carbon removal credit deals licensed under European Union rules. The project is based in Stockholm and is designed to generate high-quality carbon removal credits under a formal EU framework. This marks a key shift. For years, carbon markets have relied on voluntary standards with mixed credibility. Now, the […]
The nuclear energy industry is entering a new phase of transformation. This shift is no longer just about building reactors—it is about building them faster, smarter, and more efficiently. A recent breakthrough led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with Idaho National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Everstar, and Aalo Atomics, […]
Climate change is not only a physical threat, but it also affects the world’s economy. A major new study published in the journal Nature on March 25, 2026, puts a clear number on this impact. It finds that carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from the United States caused about $10.2 trillion in total economic damage worldwide […]
Verra is moving closer to launching its long-awaited Scope 3 Standard (S3S) Program, with version 1.0 phase 1 now scheduled for Q3 2026. This first release will allow companies to list project pipelines using an initial set of S3S-adapted methodologies. Although the timeline is slightly later than expected, the delay reflects a deeper push to […]
Rising global oil prices are driving up demand for electric vehicles (EVs), with Chinese brands emerging as key beneficiaries. Recent spikes in crude prices are driven by heightened tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route. These factors have pushed Brent crude above $100 per barrel […]
The U.S. is witnessing a surge in utility-scale solar development, driven by growing corporate demand for clean energy. Major tech companies like Meta and Google are securing long-term deals in Texas, combining renewable energy growth with economic and grid benefits. This trend highlights how corporate commitments are shaping the future of the clean energy transition. […]
A major transaction in the methane market is drawing attention across the energy sector. Xpansiv and MiQ announced the settlement of 3.5 million methane certificates on the Xpansiv CBL exchange. This is one of the largest trades of its kind to date. The deal involved a European energy buyer and a large integrated energy producer. […]
The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $1 billion to the French energy company TotalEnergies to cancel major offshore wind projects planned on the East Coast. The deal was announced by the Department of the Interior and represents a major shift in federal energy policy. TotalEnergies will give up its lease holdings and invest in […]