Focus on Infrastructure
UAE considers a second nuclear power plant
The UAE is considering building a second nuclear power plant to meet growing demand for electricity in the oil-rich Gulf state
TC Energy’s US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal
TC Energy launched the claim in 2021 under rules tied to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Soros’ Open Society Foundations say their restructuring is complete and pledges $400M for green growth
New CEO Binaifer Nowrojee wants to promote clean energy and sustainable jobs.
UK’s new coal mine sent ‘adverse international signal’, campaigners say
Campaigners have gone to the High Court to challenge the decision for a new coal mine in Cumbria.
AI supercharges data center energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
Ayse Coskun, Boston University The artificial intelligence boom has had such a profound effect on big tech companies that their energy consumption, and...
Green loans for green buildings: guidelines for sustainable finance in the real estate sector
The variety of classifications and certifications for what makes a "green building" around the world has been a barrier to accessing sustainable financing...
Bolivia govt announces natural gas “mega field” in biggest discovery since 2005
Bolivia announces a 1.7 TCF natural gas reserve discovery near La Paz, vital amidst declining production and fuel shortages, marking its largest find...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa urges green energy to avoid carbon border tax
He said the economy would suffer unless the country reduces its dependency on coal.
Japan, S. Korea refiners join China in buying Canadian TMX oil
The Trans Mountain pipeline, owned by the Canadian government, was expanded in May.
Vietnam to buy excess rooftop solar power from homes and offices
The authorities are proposing a price of 671 dong ($0.0264) per kWh for the excess power from rooftop solar panels.
