Rolls-Royce Achieves World First with 100% Methanol Marine Engine Test

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the world’s first high-speed marine engine powered entirely by methanol, marking a major milestone in the global transition toward cleaner shipping fuels. The breakthrough, announced on 27 October 2025, positions methanol as a viable alternative to conventional marine fuels and underscores the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable propulsion technologies. The test […]

Minister O’Brien Unveils €27 Million Investment to Empower Community Climate Action Across Ireland

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien TD has announced a new €27 million funding package under the Climate Action Fund (CAF) to support local authorities in building low-carbon communities nationwide. The funding, launched on 29 October 2025, marks the beginning of Phase 2 of Strand 1 of the Community Climate Action Programme […]

Nissan Partners with BYD to Meet EU CO₂ Emission Targets for 2025

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Japanese automaker Nissan has confirmed its decision to join a carbon emissions pooling agreement with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD, in a strategic move to meet the European Union’s fleet-wide CO₂ targets for the 2025 calendar year. The partnership allows Nissan to offset its higher emissions from internal combustion engine vehicles by leveraging BYD’s […]

The critical role of plant phenology in the biomass production of alpine plants under climate change

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025curtislubbeLeave a Comment

Miaojun Ma, Gansu Gannan Grassland Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-ecosystems, College of Ecology, Lanzhou University, discusses his article: Asynchronous phenological responses to warming affect biomass production contrastingly in flowering functional groups Background Plant phenology and productivity changes represent two of the most critical climate-induced changes […]

Mirova Energy Transition Fund Reaches $1.3B in Second Close as Investor Demand Grows

October 28, 2025October 25, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

PARIS, Oct. 23, 2025 — Sustainable investment manager Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, announced that its Mirova Energy Transition 6 (MET6) Fund has reached €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in commitments at its second close. The milestone brings the fund more than halfway to its €2 billion target, reflecting robust demand from institutional investors […]

$6B Masdar-EWEC Historic Project to Provide 1 GW of Round-the-Clock Green Power

October 27, 2025October 26, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) have broken ground on what is being hailed as the world’s first gigawatt-scale solar-plus-storage project designed to provide round-the-clock renewable baseload power. The $6 billion development, unveiled on October 24, 2025, represents a landmark in the global energy transition. The project will […]

Hydrogen-Powered Flight Takes Off in Canada: A 2025 Milestone for Zero-Emission Aviation

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

✈️ Summary Canada’s push toward zero-emission aviation has gained momentum in 2025, with the Aviation Research Council and national consortium H2CanFly conducting successful hydrogen flight demonstrations across multiple provinces. These efforts mark a turning point in the country’s clean aviation strategy, positioning Canada as a global leader in hydrogen propulsion technologies. 🧪 Demonstration Highlights 🌍 […]

STACK Infrastructure Secures $260M Green Financing for Tokyo Data Center Expansion

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

TOKYO, Oct. 23, 2025 — Global data center developer STACK Infrastructure has closed a ¥39.7 billion ($260 million) green financing package to advance the expansion of its flagship 36-megawatt TKY01 campus in Inzai, Greater Tokyo. The financing was fully underwritten by Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking and Société Générale, which also acted as green loan […]

When plants gain (or lose) ground in the French Alps |

October 23, 2025curtislubbeLeave a Comment

Romain Goury, University of Grenoble Alpes in France, discusses his article: Recent vegetation shifts in the French Alps with winners outnumbering losers, in both English and French. When we walk through the mountains, it is often easy to notice plants that have not been there before. But spotting those that are quietly disappearing is a […]

India Launches $77B Hydropower Strategy to Strengthen Energy Security and Counter China’s Upstream Dam Project

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

NEW DELHI, India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has announced a sweeping ₹6.4 trillion ($77 billion) transmission and hydropower development plan targeting the Brahmaputra River basin, a region rich in hydroelectric potential but geopolitically sensitive due to its proximity to China’s upstream dam projects. The initiative, detailed in a CEA report released earlier this month, outlines […]

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