Entries by carbonfund

Africa’s $100B Carbon Opportunity: How Sovereign Markets Could Lead the World

Africa’s carbon markets are growing fast. Governments, companies, and global institutions are paying more attention to the continent’s carbon credit potential. Estimates from a renewable energy company’s research arm, Axina Group, show Africa’s carbon market could reach $100 billion by 2030 and grow even more over time. This growth depends on strong policies and good […]

U.S. Biofuel Market 2026: Can EPA Policies Offset War-Driven Volatility?

The U.S. biofuel industry stepped into 2026 with strong policy backing and rising demand. However, global events quickly changed the tone. A sharp escalation in the US–Israel–Iran conflict in late February sent shockwaves through energy markets. Oil prices jumped, supply chains tightened, and uncertainty spread across fuel markets. At the same time, the U.S. Environmental […]

DOE and Amazon Partner to Secure Critical Minerals Through AI-Driven Recycling

The U.S. Department of Energy is intensifying efforts to secure critical minerals as global supply risks rise. In a new collaboration, the DOE’s Ames National Laboratory and the Critical Materials Innovation Hub have joined hands with Amazon to recover high-value materials from waste. The partnership focuses on extracting battery-grade graphite and key minerals from discarded […]

Google Expands SAF Strategy with Amex GBT and Shell Aviation to Cut Aviation Emissions

Google is stepping up its climate strategy with a deeper commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In a new long-term agreement with American Express Global Business Travel and Shell Aviation, the tech giant will source SAF environmental attribute data through the Avelia registry. This move highlights a bigger trend. Corporations are no longer just offsetting […]

History Repeating Itself: Why Middle East Conflict at the Pump Should Be a Wake-Up Call for North America

Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals. Every time instability erupts in the Middle East, North Americans feel it where it hurts most—at the gas pump. It happened in 1979, when the Iranian Revolution sent shockwaves through global energy markets. Oil supplies tightened. Prices surged, and inflation followed.  Entire economies slowed under the pressure.  For […]

Texas-Based EnergyX’s Project Lonestar™ Signals a Turning Point for U.S. Lithium Supply

Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc. (EnergyX), led by CEO Teague Egan, has moved the United States closer to building a reliable domestic lithium supply chain. The company recently commissioned its Project Lonestar™ lithium demonstration facility in Texas, marking a key milestone in scaling direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies. This development comes at a time when lithium […]

Canada Doles Out Almost C$29M for CCUS and Renewables as Clean Energy Market Surges

Canada has pledged nearly C$29 million ($21.6 million) to support carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and renewable energy projects. The funding aims to back new technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make clean energy more competitive. This commitment was announced by the Canadian government in late March 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to meet […]