Releaf Earth has launched Nigeria’s first large-scale biochar facility, using palm kernel waste to cut emissions and improve farm yields—while laying a scalable model for Africa’s carbon removal strategy.

The U.S. Department of Energy proposes cutting 47 regulations to reduce costs and boost energy production, sparking praise from fossil fuel sectors and criticism from environmental and equity advocates.

Holtec’s Palisades SMR-300 project aims to become the first SMR operating in the U.S. by 2030, leveraging regulatory progress, workforce development, and strong state support.

New lithium recovery results from Nevada suggest major cost savings. The process could help scale U.S. supply for EV and battery markets.

Invenergy’s $1.7B Grain Belt Express aims to modernize U.S. energy infrastructure but faces strong local opposition over land rights and project benefits.