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

Total spending surged 17% last year to $1.8 trillion in installing renewable energy, buying electric vehicles, building hydrogen production systems and deploying other technologies

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 dioxide while using 36.3% less energy from the UK National Grid.

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

World’s biggest jeweller Pandora stops using mined silver and gold

The Danish company buys around 340 tonnes of silver and one tonne of gold every year.

Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 11:10 am

Russian tycoon’s investment group sells Polymetal stake to Omani-owned consortium

Polymetal International is seeking to sell its Russian assets, which were sanctioned by the US in 2023.

Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:07 am

Nornickel forecasts further nickel, palladium output drop this year

The miner said it was hit by adverse geopolitical risks and postponed furnace repairs, following a drop in production in 2023.

Reuters | January 29, 2024 | 7:02 am

Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraft

Battery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of aviation, according to new research.

Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 7:28 am

Court rejects request to halt construction of Swedish battery plant in Quebec

Last September, Northvolt announced that it would open a $5.2 billion gigafactory.

Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 10:01 am

When air filters pollute the air, silver and copper sprays can help

Silver and copper-based sprays have proven to eliminate the growth of some of the most dangerous bacteria in air filtration systems.

Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 6:06 am

BHP diverts shipments to avoid Red Sea attacks

The world’s largest miner said most of its shipments don't go through this route, adding there have been no major disruptions so far.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2024 | 3:48 am

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Nornickel forecasts lower global nickel surplus, bigger palladium deficit

UK politicians urge Anglo to rethink fertilizer project halt

Glencore to consult investors on coal spinoff after Teck deal

BHP walks away from proposed $49bn takeover of Anglo American

Europe’s biggest pension fund sells €10 billion in fossil fuels

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