The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a sweeping rollback of key emissions rules for fossil fuel power plants. On March 12, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to repeal Biden-era regulations aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions, including the updated Clean Power Plan and stricter Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). This […]
Governments around the world are turning to carbon pricing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise money for climate and development efforts. Carbon pricing tools—such as carbon taxes and emissions trading systems (ETSs)—now cover nearly a third of the world’s carbon pollution and generate billions in public revenue. This article looks at recent trends in […]
Hanwha Qcells has launched a solar panel recycling program called EcoRecycle. The company aims to recycle up to 250 megawatts (MW) of solar panels each year. This effort will reduce waste and promote sustainable energy in the U.S. It meets the growing need for solar panel recycling as the industry expands. Why Qcells Chose Georgia? […]
Governments and businesses are investing heavily in carbon capture and storage (CCS) to meet climate goals and decarbonize heavy industries. With nearly $80 billion in investment expected to flow into the sector in the coming years, carbon capture is becoming a central part of global climate strategies. Reports say global CCS capacity might grow four […]
Fervo Energy, a U.S.-based startup focused on next-generation geothermal power, recently announced a $206 million fundraising round to progress its Cape Station project in southwest Utah. This financing includes venture capital and energy investors. It adds to Fervo’s earlier $556 million in equity and $220 million in debt. Now, their total capital is almost $1 billion. […]
Silver is emerging as one of the most critical metals in the global shift toward green energy and high-tech innovation. While traditionally seen as a precious metal, silver now plays a central role in multiple industries—from solar energy and electric vehicles to medical devices and water purification. Silver Goes Green: The Metal Powering a Sustainable […]
The U.S. Air Force chose Oklo Inc., a nuclear energy startup based in California, as the preferred contractor to build a microreactor at its Eielson Base in Alaska. This step shows increasing military confidence in nuclear microreactor technology. It can provide off-grid power and heat in tough environments. Oklo Nuclear: Powering the Future with Microreactors […]
Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Adam Schiff have introduced the Wildfire Reduction and Carbon Removal Act of 2025. Known as S.1842, the bill offers tax credits to support biomass carbon removal—a method that reduces wildfire risk and cuts carbon emissions at the same time. Lawmakers hope it will encourage private investment and improve forest management. This […]
Disseminated on behalf of West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. In early 2023, when gold hovered around US$1,970 per ounce and market momentum was weak, most investors played it safe. But West Red Lake Gold Mines Inc. (WRLG) didn’t. Instead, they took a bold, contrarian bet by acquiring the Madsen Mine—a once-prominent gold producer in […]