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Is Trump’s Coal Comeback Derailing America’s Climate Commitments?

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reviving the coal industry. This move comes as U.S. electricity demand rises for the first time in 20 years, driven by AI data centers, electric vehicles, and cryptocurrency mining. As per U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), coal once powered half the nation’s electricity, but today, […]

Trump’s New EO Sparks A New Battle Over States’ Climate Power

On April 8, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order called “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach.” The order directs the federal government to stop states from enforcing laws related to climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies. This move could change how states fight climate change […]

Microsoft and IAG Extend SAF Deal to Slash 113,000 Tonnes of Scope 3 Emissions

Microsoft and International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus, LEVEL, IAG Loyalty, and IAG Cargo, have extended their groundbreaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deal by five more years. It aims to support Microsoft’s goal to reduce Scope 3 lifecycle emissions from business travel and air freight. Explaining further, […]

Top 4 Carbon Removal Stocks Set to Suck Up and Cash In

More companies and governments are investing in carbon removal technologies to help them reach net-zero emissions. With stricter climate rules and companies feeling pressure to reduce carbon footprints, carbon removal stocks are becoming appealing investment options. Why Carbon Removal Stocks Are Gaining Traction in 2025 Carbon removal companies work to take carbon dioxide (CO₂) from […]

China’s First-Ever Sovereign Green Bond Hits Global Market: Will It Power Its Net Zero Ambitions?

China’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued its first sovereign green bond, denominated in Chinese currency to the value of USD824m, on the London Stock Exchange. This is China’s first green sovereign bond and also its first sovereign bond issued overseas. The move shows China’s rising role in global green finance. This plan started taking shape […]