NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have signed an agreement to accelerate the development of nuclear power and propulsion technologies for future space missions. The partnership aims to help spacecraft travel farther, operate longer, and support a sustained human presence on the Moon. The agreement, announced on October 8, 2026, establishes a framework […]
LEGO is turning to a renewable chemical to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The toy maker has started using e-methanol to help produce more than 90 types of plastic elements, including connectors, steering wheels, cross axles, and the hands of its famous minifigures. The move marks a new step in LEGO’s effort to use […]
South Korea has unveiled a 1,000 trillion won ($747 billion) green investment plan to cut emissions, expand clean energy, and help its industries compete in a lower-carbon economy. The Korean Green Transformation Strategy, known as K-GX, will run from 2026 to 2035. Announced on October 7, 2026, it aims to support cleaner manufacturing, renewable energy, […]
The United Nations has introduced a new safeguard for clean cooking carbon credits. Projects under its Paris Agreement carbon market must now set aside some credits to cover the risk of forest carbon losses. Approved by the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body in October 2026, the rules apply to projects that help households burn less firewood […]
Tesla is turning to the Arizona desert for a major new source of clean electricity. The project shows how the company is expanding beyond electric vehicles and growing its energy business. The project, called Sterling, is being built in Mohave County, Arizona. It will combine a large solar farm with a battery storage system. Energy […]
Disseminated on behalf of Sierra Madre Gold & Silver Ltd. Silver has posted five consecutive annual market deficits, but the bigger challenge may be how slowly mine supply can respond. With most silver produced as a byproduct of other metals, new primary production is difficult to bring online quickly. Sierra Madre Gold & Silver is […]
Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc or EnergyX, has signed a 10-year lithium supply agreement with global commodities trader Trafigura, securing a long-term buyer for products from its planned lithium projects in Chile and the United States. The binding agreement covers 100,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium products. Based on current lithium prices of approximately $20,000 per […]
South Korean airlines are stepping up purchases of carbon credits as they face a growing compliance obligation under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, or CORSIA. The first compliance period covers 2024 through 2026, but airlines must secure and cancel the required eligible emissions units by the […]
Thorizon and Urenco have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation on nuclear fuel for advanced molten salt reactors. The companies will assess how Urenco could supply enriched uranium and whether Thorizon’s future reactors could use depleted uranium, a by-product of the enrichment process. The agreement could help Thorizon secure fuel for its […]