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Environment
fromEarth911
13 hours ago

The Price Tag on a Ton of Carbon: What It Is, Why It Keeps Changing, and What It Means for Your Future

The social cost of carbon estimates the long-term economic impact of carbon emissions, costing society about $25,000 for one long-haul flight annually over a decade.
#climate-tech
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open | TechCrunch

Public markets are increasingly receptive to climate tech startups, with recent IPOs from X-energy and Fervo signaling a shift in investor sentiment.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Venture

This venture capital firm believes investing in climate is 'Obvious'-and just raised another $360 million to prove it

Obvious Ventures continues to invest aggressively in 'world positive' climate, health, and resilience startups, raising a $360,360,360 fifth fund despite anti-climate political headwinds.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open | TechCrunch

Public markets are increasingly receptive to climate tech startups, with recent IPOs from X-energy and Fervo signaling a shift in investor sentiment.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Venture

This venture capital firm believes investing in climate is 'Obvious'-and just raised another $360 million to prove it

Left-wing politics
fromAxios
15 hours ago

How carbon removal tech is adapting to Trump's energy agenda

Carbon removal is poised to become a competitive American industry, supported by recent approvals from Trump's Energy Department.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
9 hours ago

Meta seeking energy from space for earth-bound datacenters

Meta is pursuing innovative energy solutions, including solar power from space, to meet its growing AI energy demands.
Canada news
fromFortune
9 hours ago

Shell reverses course in Canada and buys ARC Resources for $14 billion, doubling down on oil and gas | Fortune

Shell is acquiring ARC Resources for nearly $14 billion, emphasizing a shift towards cleaner natural gas production in Canada.
fromTNW | Meta
12 hours ago
Science

Meta signs a deal to beam solar energy from space to its AI data centres

Overview's satellites will beam solar energy to Earth, extending solar farm output through the night without new infrastructure.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Some startups are tokenmaxxing. Others tell us it's a 'stupid' trend that will die out.

Kavitta Ghai encourages her engineers to increase AI token spending, seeing it as essential for success and innovation at Nectir.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The 1 Energy Stock You Should Be Buying for the $700 Billion AI Spending Spree

AI's growth is heavily dependent on energy infrastructure, creating a significant opportunity for companies like GE Vernova.
#x-energy
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO | TechCrunch

X-energy raised $1 billion in its IPO, selling shares at $23 each, and is developing small modular reactors for electricity and industrial heat.
Venture
fromTNW | Amazon
3 days ago

Amazon-backed nuclear startup X-Energy raises $1.02 billion in IPO

X-Energy raised $1.02 billion in its IPO, pricing shares at $23, significantly above the initial range, reflecting strong investor interest in nuclear energy.
Venture
fromTNW | Amazon
3 days ago

X-Energy raises $1.02B in record nuclear IPO as Amazon-backed reactor developer surges 31% on Nasdaq debut

X-Energy raised $1.02 billion in the largest nuclear IPO, with shares surging 31% on opening, reflecting increased demand for power.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO | TechCrunch

X-energy raised $1 billion in its IPO, selling shares at $23 each, and is developing small modular reactors for electricity and industrial heat.
Venture
fromTNW | Amazon
3 days ago

Amazon-backed nuclear startup X-Energy raises $1.02 billion in IPO

X-Energy raised $1.02 billion in its IPO, pricing shares at $23, significantly above the initial range, reflecting strong investor interest in nuclear energy.
Venture
fromTNW | Amazon
3 days ago

X-Energy raises $1.02B in record nuclear IPO as Amazon-backed reactor developer surges 31% on Nasdaq debut

X-Energy raised $1.02 billion in the largest nuclear IPO, with shares surging 31% on opening, reflecting increased demand for power.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Gross vs. Net Revenue Trap That Can Sink Your Business

Net revenue is crucial for assessing business health, as it reflects actual profit after expenses, unlike gross revenue which can be misleading.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The damage is done': global oil crisis has changed fossil fuel industry for ever, IEA chief says

The oil crisis from the Iran war has permanently altered the fossil fuel industry, pushing countries towards renewables and nuclear energy.
Europe politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

War in the Middle East is stressing Europe's hard-learned lessons about fossil fuel dependency from 2022 | Fortune

Europe faces a severe energy crisis due to reliance on imports amid geopolitical tensions, necessitating a shift to homegrown energy sources.
#fossil-fuels
fromTruthout
3 days ago
World politics

The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too

World politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too

The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran exacerbates fossil fuel dependency and environmental crises, necessitating urgent global action to transition away from fossil fuels.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

How frustration at Cop stalemates has inspired first global talks to ditch fossil fuels

A coalition of 54 countries aims to transition away from fossil fuels at the first conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, from April 24 to 29.
SF politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Spirit Airlines is the Canary in Trump's Fossil Fuel Mine - emptywheel

Debate exists over a potential bailout for Spirit Airlines, weighing job preservation against political and economic implications.
#climate-change
Mental health
fromFortune
4 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Amid fuel crisis, a bold move to leave oil and gas behind

Cristian Retamal hopes the Colombia conference will initiate a global movement to transition away from fossil fuels and reduce dependence on them.
Environment
fromJezebel
5 days ago

The 'Age of Electricity' Brings Good Climate Change News for Once

The world is entering the Age of Electricity, with significant advancements in renewable energy despite ongoing climate challenges.
Mental health
fromFortune
4 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Amid fuel crisis, a bold move to leave oil and gas behind

Cristian Retamal hopes the Colombia conference will initiate a global movement to transition away from fossil fuels and reduce dependence on them.
Environment
fromJezebel
5 days ago

The 'Age of Electricity' Brings Good Climate Change News for Once

The world is entering the Age of Electricity, with significant advancements in renewable energy despite ongoing climate challenges.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

BP board suffers triple climate rebellion from shareholders

BP's board faced significant shareholder dissent over climate reporting and leadership decisions at its annual general meeting.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Tokenized Assets Near $30 Billion as Institutions Expand On-Chain Capital Markets Activity

Tokenized real-world assets are rapidly becoming essential for institutional portfolios, surpassing retail adoption rates and reshaping capital markets.
Marketing
fromThedrum
4 days ago

Key steps you can take to avoid asset wastage

Adopting a one-world, many-mindsets approach enhances localization, saving costs and preventing asset wastage in global marketing campaigns.
#sustainability
fromWWD
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Is Earth Day Marketing Losing Impact as Sustainability Scrutiny Grows?

Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
E-Commerce
fromEarth911
4 days ago

7 Retailers With Impressive Recycling Programs

Retailers are implementing effective end-of-life product systems to combat plastic waste and promote recycling.
Dining
fromElite Traveler
5 days ago

The Sustainable Changemakers Making Waves in the Luxury Market

Sustainable practices are increasingly integral to luxury dining, reshaping traditional models and emphasizing local ingredients and minimal waste.
Business
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Marketing
fromWWD
2 weeks ago

Is Earth Day Marketing Losing Impact as Sustainability Scrutiny Grows?

Sustainability marketing must be rooted in measurable goals to build consumer trust, especially during events like Earth Day.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Higher education
fromNature
5 days ago

What 6,000 researchers think about the future of science

Research success is influenced by interests, funding, institutional expectations, and societal attitudes, with research impact varying among leading scientists.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

The Biggest Sustainability Trends in Travel for 2026

Travel is shifting towards a regenerative mindset, focusing on improving communities and restoring nature rather than just minimizing harm.
#clean-energy
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

iShares, First Trust, and Invesco: Which Clean Energy ETF Fits Your 2026 Portfolio

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF is the largest clean energy fund with $2.2 billion in assets and a diverse global portfolio.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

2025 marked a turning point for coal and gas power as low-emissions sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

iShares, First Trust, and Invesco: Which Clean Energy ETF Fits Your 2026 Portfolio

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF is the largest clean energy fund with $2.2 billion in assets and a diverse global portfolio.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

2025 marked a turning point for coal and gas power as low-emissions sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
6 days ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
5 days ago

Sustainability charity Gallery Climate Coalition launches new consultancy to support climate action

"The idea for a dedicated consultancy arm actually predates GCC's launch in 2020. Right from the beginning, it was clear that while shared standards, tools and advocacy are essential, many organisations would require hands-on, tailored support to implement meaningful change."
Arts
#jet-fuel
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis

EU transport commissioner states there are no actual shortages of jet fuel, but preparations are underway due to pressure on stocks.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis

EU transport commissioner states there are no current jet fuel shortages, but preparations for potential supply issues are underway.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
6 days ago

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis

EU transport commissioner states there are no actual shortages of jet fuel, but preparations for potential supply issues are underway.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis

EU transport commissioner states there are no actual shortages of jet fuel, but preparations are underway due to pressure on stocks.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis

EU transport commissioner states there are no current jet fuel shortages, but preparations for potential supply issues are underway.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
6 days ago

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis

EU transport commissioner states there are no actual shortages of jet fuel, but preparations for potential supply issues are underway.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The carbon cost of our clicks

The digital ecosystem significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with each user generating 229 kilograms of CO2 annually.
#electric-vehicles
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
6 days ago

How the Iran energy crisis is supercharging Southeast Asia's EV transition | Fortune

Southeast Asia's motorists are turning to electric vehicles as fuel prices soar due to the ongoing Iran energy crisis.
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago
Snowboarding

The Number Of Electric Snowcats Is Growing, But Can They Replace Diesel Snowcats? - SnowBrains

Alternative transportation
fromFortune
6 days ago

How the Iran energy crisis is supercharging Southeast Asia's EV transition | Fortune

Southeast Asia's motorists are turning to electric vehicles as fuel prices soar due to the ongoing Iran energy crisis.
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago
Snowboarding

The Number Of Electric Snowcats Is Growing, But Can They Replace Diesel Snowcats? - SnowBrains

Venture
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

Why VCs keep changing their mind about what's hot and not

Venture capital funds frequently change their investment theses in response to political and technological shifts, often adopting new buzzwords to remain relevant.
#circular-economy
London startup
fromresund Startups
1 week ago

Investor Dialogue: building circular portfolio with Nordic ecosystems

Investors are focusing on funding and scaling circular economy solutions to ensure sustainable industrial growth.
London startup
fromresund Startups
1 week ago

Investor Dialogue: building circular portfolio with Nordic ecosystems

Investors are focusing on funding and scaling circular economy solutions to ensure sustainable industrial growth.
#cloud-sustainability
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago
DevOps

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
Business intelligence

Sustainability accounting can be difficult, but can differentiate | Computer Weekly

Public cloud platforms offer sustainability benefits, but challenges in data transparency hinder accurate assessment of their environmental impact for enterprises.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Sustainability accounting can be difficult, but can differentiate | Computer Weekly

Public cloud platforms offer sustainability benefits, but challenges in data transparency hinder accurate assessment of their environmental impact for enterprises.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

If Your Business Still Chases Hype, You're Already Falling Behind

Entrepreneurs are shifting focus from rapid growth to stability, recognizing its role in enhancing efficiency and reducing operational risks.
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

Former Aspen, CO, Employees Are Burning Fossil Fuels In The Name Of Sustainability - SnowBrains

Methane is a much more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and has contributed as much as 30% of the current warming of the planet.
Snowboarding
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

QuantumScape Jumps 14%: Pre-Earnings Excitement Collides With Revenue Skepticism

QuantumScape shares rose 14% amid pre-earnings speculation, despite being down 21% year-to-date.
Marketing
fromThedrum
4 days ago

Why small is the new big

Small businesses represent a significant market opportunity, but brands struggle to connect effectively with them.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
Science
NYC startup
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Allbirds is dumping its environmental mission as it pivots to AI

Allbirds is pivoting from sustainable footwear to AI infrastructure, abandoning its environmental focus and rebranding as NewBird AI.
#microsoft
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Microsoft hit pause on carbon removal purchases. Now what?

Microsoft's potential pause on carbon removal purchases has significant implications for the carbon removal industry.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Can Microsoft really meet its carbon-negative goal by 2030?

Microsoft claims to match its electricity consumption with renewable energy, but critics argue this is greenwashing due to rising carbon emissions.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Microsoft hit pause on carbon removal purchases. Now what?

Microsoft's potential pause on carbon removal purchases has significant implications for the carbon removal industry.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Can Microsoft really meet its carbon-negative goal by 2030?

Microsoft claims to match its electricity consumption with renewable energy, but critics argue this is greenwashing due to rising carbon emissions.
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

Why Planes Flying Like Geese Could Cut Back on Aviation Emissions

The unmistakable V-formation geese adopt in flight is more than a cool aerial trick. The entire flock benefits from upward air flowing off the lead bird's wings, whose fellow fliers then get to save energy, especially on long journeys.
Alternative transportation
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

3 Fintech Stocks To Own For Years of Passive Income

Passive income from dividend-paying stocks offers stability amid market volatility, ensuring consistent cash flow without the need for market timing or predictions.
Science
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Earth Day Came Early This Year

The Overview Effect transforms humanity's perspective on Earth, fostering unity and inspiring environmental action through space exploration.
Environment
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Just 11 AI Data Centers Could Belch More Fumes Than Entire Countries

Eleven gas-powered data centers in the US could emit more greenhouse gases than entire countries with millions of residents.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Navigating the opaque fog of public cloud carbon footprints | Computer Weekly

The environmental benefits of public cloud services are increasingly questioned due to inconsistent sustainability metrics and reporting among major providers.
Venture
fromwww.alleywatch.com
6 days ago

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026

March 2026 saw significant startup funding, particularly in AI infrastructure, defense autonomy, and robotics, with top rounds exceeding $3.8B.
Environment
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Apple, Amazon join push for looser greenhouse emissions reporting

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is considering stricter emissions reporting rules, facing pushback from major tech companies advocating for optional guidelines.
Environment
fromFortune
4 days ago

The world has entered a 'global water bankruptcy,' but markets are mispricing water as drought costs rise to $307 billion annually, analysts warn | Fortune

Global water resources are critically depleted, leading to economic risks that markets are failing to adequately address.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
Environment
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Climate risk threatens REIT revenue, First Street report finds

Severe weather events could lead to significant revenue losses for REITs, with many facing over 20% declines in extreme scenarios.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
#data-centers
fromWIRED
5 days ago
Environment

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

fromFortune
6 days ago
Environment

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America's data center boom | Fortune

Environment
fromWIRED
5 days ago

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

Natural gas projects for data centers linked to major tech companies could emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas

Data centers' energy demands are straining U.S. power grids, leading to reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
Environment
fromFortune
6 days ago

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America's data center boom | Fortune

Data centers impose a hidden health cost of $25 billion on local communities, primarily due to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Why the cloud still runs on coal and gas

Data centers in the U.S. are straining energy grids, leading to increased reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Aditya Lolla, managing director of Ember, stated: 'We have firmly entered the era of clean growth. Clean energy is now scaling fast enough to absorb rising global electricity demand, keeping fossil generation flat before its inevitable decline.'
Environment
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 month ago

Homaio raises 3.6M to bring carbon allowance investing to retail

The market was the backbone of Europe's climate policy, running at close to a trillion euros in annual trading volume, and it was almost entirely closed to anyone who wasn't an industrial company or an institutional fund. Lautier founded Homaio in 2023 to change that.
European startups
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

How To Deliver on ESG Initiatives in Emerging Market

Multinational firms are under rising pressure-from investors, regulators, and employees-to demonstrate positive societal impact in the places where they do business. With ESG-focused institutional investments projected to reach nearly $34 trillion this year and roughly 90% of large U.S. companies now disclosing ESG reports, these pressures are now a central part of corporate strategy.
Business
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The ESG US Equity ETF That's Proving Responsible Investing Doesn't Mean Lower Returns

ESGU demonstrates that ESG-focused investing can match broad market returns without sacrificing performance through strategic index construction that maintains sector alignment.
Environment
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Energy transition investing in family portfolios - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Clean energy investment spans generation, grids, storage, electrification, and critical minerals, requiring investors to balance public and private exposures, infrastructure scale, geopolitics, and execution risks.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Economic growth is still heating the planet. Is there any way out?

Economic growth is increasingly linked to rising emissions, prompting post-growth economists to advocate replacing GDP with wellbeing-centered measures to reduce environmental harm.
Environment
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Clean Energy ETF Bundles 38 Stocks Into One High Growth Bet

ACES is a thematic growth ETF providing broad North American clean energy exposure across solar, batteries, EVs, hydrogen, and lithium, delivering 38.2% annual returns but requiring patient, long-term investment commitment.
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