Amsterdam-based climate technology startup Brineworks has closed a €6.8 million seed round (about US$7.3 million) to accelerate commercialization of its Direct Air Capture (DAC) system and associated electrolyzer, and earlier this year the company received a €1.8 million European Innovation Council Accelerator grant to support pilot deployment. Brineworks says its core innovation is a patented, […]
Continue ReadingRuiling Liu and Wenyong Guo, East China Normal University, discuss their article: Grime’s CSR theory revisited: A whole-plant view of vascular plant functioning across contrasting environments You might think plants are quiet and slow, but their lives are full of strategy. Some race ahead, dominating fertile fields, while others hang on stubbornly in rocky cliffs […]
Continue ReadingAre you ready to step up and act on climate change? A call for new European Climate Pact Ambassadors and Partners is open until 15 October! European Climate Pact Ambassadors and Partners lead by doing – they inspire, support and spread meaningful climate action in their communities and networks. Explore the interactive Pact Map to […]
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IKEA U.S. has announced a strategic partnership with Vanguard Renewables to launch a nationwide food waste-to-energy program aimed at reducing landfill impact and advancing its sustainability goals. The initiative will convert unsold and inedible food from IKEA stores and restaurants into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion, a process that captures methane from organic waste to […]
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Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has announced a sweeping $120 billion investment plan through 2031, signaling a strategic pivot toward regulated electricity networks in the United States and United Kingdom. The move reflects the company’s long-term focus on stable, low-risk infrastructure amid global energy transition efforts. The investment will primarily target grid modernization, renewable integration, and […]
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Barclays has entered its first major carbon dioxide removal (CDR) agreement, partnering with British climate technology firm UNDO to deploy enhanced rock weathering (ERW) in Canada. The deal covers the removal of 6,538 tonnes of CO₂, marking the largest ERW contract to date led by a UK-based supplier. Enhanced rock weathering is a nature-based solution […]
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The BRB Finance Coalition has announced a landmark $4.5 billion funding package to support forest conservation and bioeconomic development in Brazil, positioning the country as a key player in global climate finance ahead of COP30. The initiative aims to accelerate sustainable investment in the Amazon and other critical biomes, while fostering innovation in green industries. […]
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In a contentious address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a “con job” and sharply criticized global efforts to combat environmental degradation. His remarks came as leaders from climate-vulnerable nations, including small island states facing rising sea levels, listened in the chamber. Trump condemned renewable energy sources, […]
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Italian energy major Eni has announced a $1 billion expansion of its strategic partnership with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a U.S.-based startup pioneering commercial fusion energy. The agreement marks one of the largest private-sector investments in fusion technology to date and underscores Eni’s long-term commitment to decarbonization and energy innovation. The funding will support the […]
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DUISBURG — Carbon2Chem®, a pioneering German initiative, is redefining industrial sustainability by transforming carbon-rich blast furnace gases from steel production into valuable chemical products. The project aims to reduce CO₂ emissions and foster a circular economy within one of the world’s most carbon-intensive sectors. Launched as a collaboration between leading industrial and research institutions—including thyssenkrupp […]
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