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Africa’s Forests Are Now Emitting Carbon Instead of Absorbing It

Africa’s forests have reached a worrying turning point. A new study shows that many forests now release more carbon dioxide than they take in. This change is mainly due to deforestation and forest degradation. It is the first time in modern records that Africa’s forests have become a net carbon source instead of a natural […]

A Recap of the Voluntary Carbon Market: Quality Over Quantity

The voluntary carbon credit market (VCM) has undergone notable changes from 2021 to 2024, according to the latest Ecosystem Marketplace (EM) report. After a trading peak, total volumes dropped. Still, demand for high-quality, high-integrity carbon credits is strong. This is especially true for those providing real carbon removals and environmental co-benefits. This shift signals a […]

Adani Pledges $5 Billion for Google’s AI Data Center in India

India is taking a major step toward becoming a global hub for digital infrastructure. The Adani Group will invest up to US$5 billion in Google’s new AI data center project in India. This investment comes through their joint venture, AdaniConneX. It also shows how fast India is growing its data center capacity. This growth supports […]

Walmart and Kellanova Partner for Regenerative Rice Farming in Arkansas

Walmart, Kellanova, and Indigo Ag formed a new partnership to help rice farmers in Arkansas. Their goal is to make farming more profitable and better for the environment. These companies plan to support farmers by giving them training, digital tools, and extra payments for using regenerative agriculture methods. Walmart has already worked with Indigo Ag […]

Vale–Glencore Sudbury Venture Aims to Unlock 880,000-Ton Copper Volume for North America

Vale Base Metals (VBM) and Glencore Canada took a major step toward expanding North America’s copper supply. The two companies signed an agreement to study a new brownfield copper project in the Sudbury Basin, one of Canada’s most important mining regions. The plan focuses on using Glencore’s Nickel Rim South Mine infrastructure to safely and efficiently […]

Lithium’s Surge: Why Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) Is Outperforming NVIDIA Stock in 2025

Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals Inc. In an unprecedented turn for 2025, the Global X Lithium Battery Tech ETF (LIT) has surged ahead as a standout performer, eclipsing even traditional tech giants like NVIDIA. With lithium increasingly seen as a foundational material driving the clean energy transition, LIT’s year-to-date returns have soared, outpacing […]