Microsoft has temporarily halted all new carbon removal purchases as it reviews its broader climate strategy. The move affects direct air capture, biochar, and other engineered carbon removal solutions supported by its $1 billion Climate Innovation Fund, launched in 2020. It could delay hundreds of millions of dollars in planned investments across the carbon removal […]
Radisson Hotel Group has raised its climate ambition in the hospitality sector. The group now targets 100 verified net-zero hotels by 2030 across its global portfolio. This move builds on its existing science-based net zero commitment by 2050, approved under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Radisson defines verified net-zero hotels as properties that cut […]
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to protect its coastal ecosystems. The government recently advanced its National Blue Carbon Action Partnership (NBCAP) Roadmap. This plan aims to conserve and restore mangroves, seagrass beds, and tidal marshes. It also explores biodiversity credits — a new market linked to nature conservation. Blue carbon refers to the carbon […]
The global electric vehicle (EV) market is gaining speed again. A sharp rise in oil prices, triggered by the recent U.S.–Iran conflict in early 2026, has changed how consumers think about fuel and mobility. What looked like a slow market just months ago is now showing strong signs of recovery. According to SNE Research’s latest […]
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a new challenge for global energy systems. AI data centers now require far more electricity than traditional computing facilities. This surge in demand is putting pressure on power grids and raising concerns about whether climate targets can still be met. Large AI data centers typically need […]
Japan has taken a major step in clean shipping. A consortium led by Japan Engine Corporation and Kawasaki Heavy Industries has successfully tested the world’s first hydrogen-fueled main engine for a large commercial vessel. This engine is designed for deep-sea cargo ships, not just small vessels. That makes it a key milestone. Most earlier hydrogen […]
A new analysis by Ember shows that solar energy, combined with battery storage, could meet up to 90% of India’s electricity demand at a lower cost than what most states currently pay for power. The findings highlight a major shift: clean energy is no longer just sustainable—it is becoming the most economical option. India’s solar […]
A new wave of innovation is reshaping how the mining industry approaches waste. CBC News, Canada, reported that researchers in Sudbury, northern Ontario, are developing a bacteria-based technology called bioleaching, which uses naturally occurring microbes to extract valuable metals such as nickel, cobalt, and copper from old mine tailings. Led by MIRARCO Mining Innovation, the […]
Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals. Lithium Americas (LAC) has officially broken ground at Thacker Pass, Nevada. The project is advancing toward its first production target in 2028. LAC CEO Jonathan Evans said in the company’s news release that the project should be mechanically complete by the end of 2026. Commissioning will happen through […]