Apple has proved that climate action is more than a responsibility. It can be a powerful driver of business growth. Since 2015, the company has cut carbon emissions by over 60% while boosting revenue by more than 65%. In 2023, it reduced over 41 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. This reduction came from its […]
Microsoft has taken a major step in its efforts to reduce its impact on the environment. The tech company recently signed the biggest-ever deal to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This agreement is part of Microsoft’s plan to become carbon negative by 2030, which means it wants to remove more CO2 from the […]
Hydrostor, Canada’s leading developer of long-duration energy storage projects, is moving ahead with its $1.5 billion Willow Rock Energy Storage Center in Kern County, California. The project uses compressed air to store renewable energy and will deliver 500 MW of power for up to eight hours. It’s almost 2X that of most lithium-ion battery systems […]
The world needs clean energy that is reliable and easy to build, without producing too much carbon. Nuclear energy is gaining fresh attention in this effort, but not the kind we’re used to. A new type of reactor, called a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), could make nuclear power safer, cheaper, and faster to install. SMR […]
Google has taken another big step in clean energy by signing the first corporate geothermal power deal in Taiwan. This deal is part of Google’s global plan to power its offices and data centers with 24/7 carbon-free energy. It also shows how geothermal energy can be a strong and reliable source of clean electricity, especially […]
Verra has registered the first-ever project using a carbon credit methodology that meets the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market’s (ICVCM) Core Carbon Principles (CCPs). This marks a major step forward in raising the bar for high-integrity climate action. The project, called Tond Tenga, is based in Burkina Faso, West Africa. It’s part of […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has canceled a $3 billion program that was made to help farmers use climate-friendly methods. This program, called the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, started during President Biden’s time. It was part of a larger plan to fight climate change by helping farmers lower their greenhouse gas emissions. The decision […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly, transforming how people work, live, and use technology. But behind this digital revolution is a hidden cost—energy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), powering AI systems requires huge amounts of electricity, mainly through data centers that train and run AI models. These centers are starting to consume as […]
Countries from around the world agreed on a new international plan to cut pollution from ships. The deal was announced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)—the United Nations agency that regulates global shipping. The plan is called the IMO Net-Zero Framework, and it aims to help the shipping industry reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]