Energy Top Stories

Europe can’t compete as a hub for green hydrogen, Fortescue says

The company will likely make final investment decisions on green hydrogen initiatives in northeastern Brazil and Norway this year.

Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 10:11 am

Global clean energy spending surges to $1.8 trillion. It’s not enough

Total spending surged 17% last year to $1.8 trillion in…

Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 7:19 am

AI helps capture more CO2 with less energy

With the help of AI, researchers capture 16.7% more carbon…

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 6:06 am

Wind, solar to overtake coal in China’s power mix this year

Wind and solar power connected to the grid will account…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2024 | 5:47 am

Barrick sings Kibali praises: Africa’s largest gold mine is among greenest

Electricity for Kibali comes from three hydroelectric stations and the…

Staff Writer | January 29, 2024 | 11:59 am

Major German coal miner to invest $1.6 billion in green energy

LEAG will develop 7 gigawatts of wind and solar by 2030 at the Boxberg opencast mine, with the first gigawatt of generating capacity commissioned in four years time.

Bloomberg News | June 15, 2023 | 1:35 pm

NexGen, Metis Nations sign IBA for Rook 1 uranium project in Saskatchewan

The IBA defines the environmental, cultural, economic, employment, and other benefits to be provided and to confirm consent and support.

Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 10:25 am

Norsk Hydro produces world’s first aluminum using green hydrogen

The Norwegian producer replaced natural gas with green hydrogen during a test at its extrusion plant in Navarra, Spain.

Bloomberg News | June 15, 2023 | 7:26 am

BlackRock fund targets greening of materials sector

Investors are increasingly focused on what actions companies in industries such as metals and mining, cement, and construction, are taking to decarbonize.

Reuters | June 13, 2023 | 8:19 am

CanAlaska to start drilling at Geikie uranium project

The company, which has a 60% stake in the project, will be focused on testing shallow, high-priority targets.

Staff Writer | June 13, 2023 | 8:04 am

Almost a quarter of Canada’s GDP exposed to climate risk – study

Study by the University of Waterloo found that as carbon costs rise, assets of $256 billion are at risk of being lost in Canada.

Staff Writer | June 13, 2023 | 5:05 am

Rio Tinto, China’s Baowu seek to use low-grade ores for cleaner steel

Steel production generates up to 9% of global emissions.

Reuters | June 12, 2023 | 7:43 am

How much selenium, arsenic escapes ash from coal-fired power plants still TBD

The amount of toxic selenium and arsenic able to escape from coal ash depends largely on their nanoscale structures.

Staff Writer | June 12, 2023 | 6:06 am

Greenpeace Mexico launches campaign against deep-sea mining

The international NGO says article 20 of Mexico’s new Mining Law forbids deep-sea mining in Mexican waters and that the country should push for a global moratorium.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 11, 2023 | 8:30 am

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