The U.S. depends heavily on imported uranium to power its nuclear reactors, using about 50 million pounds each year while producing less than 1% at home. Boosting domestic uranium production is crucial for energy security and reducing reliance on foreign sources. In this context, Anfield Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: AEC; TSXV: AEC) is making progress with […]
Two very different headlines on solar hit the industry. In the United States, federal officials cancelled a proposed mega-solar project in Nevada that would have been among the nation’s largest. In China, state planners and companies finished a vast solar cluster on the Tibetan Plateau that will power millions of homes. These moves show how […]
The Financial Times reported that the Pentagon plans to spend up to $1 billion on critical minerals. This move aims to cut U.S. reliance on China for essential metals in defense, clean energy, and advanced tech. Led by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), this program is the largest U.S. strategic mineral acquisition since the Cold […]
JPMorgan Chase has unveiled a $1.5 trillion Security and Resiliency Initiative. This 10-year plan aims to strengthen America’s economy by financing key industries that ensure national security and competitiveness. The bank will support manufacturing, energy, and advanced technology. It plans to rebuild supply chains and drive innovation. Additionally, it includes $10 billion in direct investments […]
The United States’ push to lead in green hydrogen, once a centerpiece of its clean energy strategy, is slowing down. Recent policy changes by the Trump administration cut funding for hydrogen hubs. They also reduced tax credits for large-scale projects. Analysts say this slowdown could open the door for China to dominate the emerging market […]
China has strengthened its hold on the world’s lithium supply chain. The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) updated China’s catalogue of technologies prohibited or restricted from export. They added important battery and lithium processing technologies. This includes lithium carbonate and hydroxide preparation, along with cathode material manufacturing. The metal is essential for electric vehicles (EVs) and […]
Google just made it easier for advertisers to go green. The tech giant has launched Carbon Footprint for Google Ads—a new tool that helps marketers measure and manage the carbon emissions from their ad campaigns. After testing it with a few large advertisers earlier this year, Google has now opened it up to everyone. The […]
A new peer-reviewed study suggests that most carbon offset programs have failed to deliver real reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The study in the Annual Review of Environment and Resources (2025) finds that offsets, credits companies buy to offset their emissions, haven’t significantly slowed global warming. The authors, led by climate scientist Joseph Romm, reviewed […]
Brookfield Asset Management has raised 20 billion U.S. dollars for its second global energy transition fund. This makes it the largest private fund ever created for clean energy and decarbonization projects. The fund, called the Brookfield Global Transition Fund II (BGTF II), will invest in renewable energy, carbon capture, nuclear, and other low-carbon solutions worldwide. […]