Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping technology and energy systems worldwide. As AI grows, it increases the need for powerful hardware, which also puts stress on electricity grids. Two major trends illustrate this change: the fast-growing data center GPU market and rising global power demand to support AI and digital infrastructure. These trends have implications for […]
Copper prices are trading at $5.94 USD per pound on Friday, January 23, marking a -0.90% decline over the last seven days. Despite a strong start to 2026 with year-to-date gains of 4.58%, the red metal has faced resistance near the psychological $6.00 level, pulling back as market participants reassess near-term consumption trends against a […]
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, also known as MOL, one of Japan’s biggest shipping companies, announced its first carbon removal results under its long-term environmental plan. This move marks a real step beyond reducing emissions. MOL aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 under its Environmental Vision 2.2. Shipping emissions are hard to cut, […]
The Middle East and North Africa are no longer on the sidelines of the energy transition. The MENA Energy Outlook 2026 by Dii Desert Energy shows the region has reached a turning point. Renewable capacity jumped 44% in 2025 to about 43.7 GW. Solar PV led the surge, accounting for 34.5 GW. The growth is […]
Canada’s climate journey is entering a more uncertain phase. Emissions are trending lower, investments continue to flow, and clean technologies remain in play. Yet momentum is clearly weakening. That is the central message of Climate Action 2026: Retreat, Reset or Renew, the third annual report from the RBC Climate Action Institute. The report paints a […]
Some of the world’s biggest tech companies and space startups are racing to build data centers in space. These orbital data centers are meant to support the massive computing needs of artificial intelligence (AI). Companies see space as a place to get abundant solar energy and natural cooling without the limits of Earth’s power grids. […]
L’Oréal, the global beauty giant, has unveiled its first cohort of startups participating in its new sustainable innovation program, L’AcceleratOR. The program chose 13 startups focused on climate, nature, and circularity. They were selected from nearly 1,000 applicants across 101 countries. It aims to find, pilot, and scale solutions that address key environmental challenges in […]
On January 15, Indigo Carbon PBC announced one of the largest soil carbon transactions to date, marking a major milestone for regenerative agriculture in the voluntary carbon market. Under a 12-year agreement, Microsoft will purchase 2.85 million soil carbon credits generated through the Carbon by Indigo program, a large-scale, U.S.-based initiative focused on delivering high-integrity […]
Rio Tinto has taken a decisive step toward reshaping the future of copper supply. The mining major announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that connects breakthrough mining technology with surging demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. Under the agreement, AWS became the first customer of Nuton® Technology following its successful industrial-scale […]