Green Energy

Trump Admin Loans $17.5B to Accelerate Nuclear Reactor Projects

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:10:28 -0400

The DOE said that it hopes the loans will help lower construction costs and speed up the deployment of the 10 reactors by as much as three years.

GM to Make Large Storage Batteries

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:59:54 -0400

Tesla has been in the storage battery business since 2015, and Ford said in 2025 that it would convert a factory in Kentucky to make large batteries.

Airlines Unlikely to Meet 2050 Net Zero Goal, Says IATA Chief

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:56:26 -0400

More than half of the planned decarbonization of aviation was dependent on the development of sustainable aviation fuels, which has reached only 0.8% of airline fuel needs this year.

Canada Sees Shrinking EV Manufacturing Prospects, Despite Subsidies

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Recent industry pullbacks have prompted questions from analysts and policy-makers about whether the value of Canada’s multi-billion-dollar government subsidies for the EV industry will be realized.

When Going Green Adds Green to Your Bottom Line

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The question isn’t whether supply chains will decarbonize, but whether your organization will be an early mover — or one of the laggards forced into reactive, costly change.

How Biodigesters Can De-Risk Indonesia’s Palm Oil Supply Chain

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Palm oil’s supply chain is under simultaneous pressure to lower methane, improve water stewardship, enhance smallholder livelihoods and meet tightening buyer and policy expectations.

Crack the Code: Human-Machine Collaboration for Next-Level Supply Chain Planning

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:12:57 -0400

Join us for this engaging webinar as we explore the fundamentals of Human-Machine collaboration in supply chain planning. We’ll discuss strategic considerations, practical approaches, and emerging best practices to help you unlock greater value, enhance decision-making, and build more adaptive and resilient planning processes.

Union Pacific Railroad Secures Contract for Domestic Steel Rail Production

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:02:51 -0400

The new rail mill is powered by a dedicated 1,800-acre solar farm, making it the world’s largest solar-powered steel mill.

Delta Airlines Waters Down Net-Zero Target to an ‘Aspiration’

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Delta said it still sees cleaner fuels as one of the most important ways to decarbonize, but its slow development threatens its climate ambitions.

Newbuild Tanker Gets Suction Sails

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:01 -0400

Bound4Blue says the sails have surged in popularity within the tanker segment, because they have smaller footprints than other solutions.

Report: Ferry Pollution Worse Than Cars in Many European Port Cities

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:34:29 -0500

T&E says Europe’s ageing fleet of nearly 2,000 ferries are a large but overlooked source of foul air in coastal cities.

Panama Backs Cancellation of IMO Shipping Carbon Levy

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:25:06 -0500

Many countries, including the U.K., continue to back the carbon levy, which would be the first time ships were charged for their emissions.

ATA Backs EPA Emissions Reversal

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:45:12 -0500

Trump called the decision “the single largest deregulatory action in American history, by far,” and labeled the endangerment finding “one of the greatest scams in history."

A Realistic Look at the Future of Nuclear Container Ships

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:49:20 -0500

The problems presented by nuclear energy as an alternative shipping fuel are less about the technology itself, and more about operational feasibility.

Electric Hydrofoils May Be Set to Transform Waterborne Transport

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:20:46 -0500

Once airborne, the P-12's drag drops sharply, cutting energy consumption by about 80% compared with conventional vessels.

Stellantis Plunges on €22B Charges Tied to EV Retreat

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:37:20 -0500

The manufacturer is not alone in tallying the cost of adjusting to slower-than-expected EV sales.

ROI Keeps Decarbonization Initiatives Moving in 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Long before ESG became a political flashpoint, companies invested in efficiency, waste reduction and resource optimization.

DOE Invites States to Partner on Expanding U.S. Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:55:48 -0500

The DOE is inviting states to host so-called "Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses," which would help with fuel fabrication and enrichment, as well as the reprocessing of used fuel.

Japan Restarts Huge Nuclear Power Plant

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Before the Fukushima disaster, Japan had one of the world’s most extensive nuclear programs but, since the accident, only 15 of its 33 operational reactors have restarted.

Germany’s €3 Billion EV Subsidy Will Be Open to Chinese Brands

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The program is set to benefit manufacturers such as Volkswagen AG and Stellantis NV, which are adding more affordable electric models.

GM’s EV Charges Balloon to $7.6 Billion as U.S. Demand Craters

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:33:47 -0500

The disclosure underscores the upheaval sown by President Donald Trump’s moves to eliminate federal support for EVs and Americans’ continued embrace of gasoline-powered vehicles.

IKEA’s Retailer Uses Innovative Approach to Reducing Transport Emissions

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:03:53 -0500

Ingka is investing in electric and alternative-fuel vehicles to increase the proportion of home deliveries it fulfills with zero-emissions vehicles from 40% to 90% by 2028.

Sail Freight Business Handbook Lays Groundwork for Change

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:17:54 -0500

The idea is simple: Replace trucks with short-sea shipping where sail freight offers the highest emissions-reduction potential.

Danish Developer Sues Trump Admin Over Wind Farm Work Stoppage

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:38:38 -0500

The Trump administration ordered developers for five U.S. East Coast wind farm projects to stop work on December 22.

Tesla’s Cybertruck Battery Supplier Contract Slashed to Almost Zero

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:23:03 -0500

The announcement comes as Tesla’s demand for the battery cells has experienced a “catastrophic drop."

EU to Abandon Combustion Engine Ban in Win for Carmakers

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Under the new proposal, the European Commission will lower the requirements that would have halted sales of new gasoline and diesel-fueled cars starting in 2035.

Ford Backs off All-EV Large Vehicles

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:07:59 -0500

The company predicted a $19.5 billion hit to profits as a result of the strategic shift.

U.S.-Australia Mining Deal: One Small Step Toward Weakening China’s Chokehold on Critical Minerals

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

China’s recent relaxation of export controls on rare earth metals shouldn’t cause anyone to get complacent about future access to that country’s extensive stores of critical minerals.

Louisiana and Norwegian Bodies Sign Agreement to Advance Maritime Innovation

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Partners say agreement strengthens collaboration across the blue economy, clean energy and international trade sectors.

Ford: Western Automakers Face Existential Threat from China

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:08:24 -0500

Chinese electric carmakers have risen to substantial market share, even in Europe, as manufacturers such as BYD and Chery International have produced well-reviewed electric cars.