Global Scans · CleanTech · Weekly Summary

• [New] The world will need to invest $4.5 trillion annually in clean energy technologies by 2030 to stay on track for net-zero emissions. Seneca ESG
• [New] Respondents planning to boost EHS spending will most likely focus on attaining sustainability goals, promoting employee health and wellbeing, and achieving technological advancements. CFO Dive
• [New] On the technology side, MIT is testing an AI tool that can predict floods before storms strike, while UC Berkeley is developing a material to trap carbon pollution from factories, which was once thought to be too hot to capture. Yahoo News
• [New] 80% of enterprises will use cloud-native technologies by 2023, and by 2025, 97% of large enterprises will use AI to improve production and operation efficiency, and all enterprises will use cloud technologies. Huawei Cloud
• [New] Application Potential: REEs are vital for clean energy, electronics, electric vehicles, and other advanced technologies, boosting India's industrial competitiveness. PracticeMock
• [New] With global water demand projected to surge in the coming decades, experts stressed the importance of leveraging advanced technologies, promoting regional cooperation, and investing in research to ensure sustainability. The National
• [New] Recent export restrictions by China on materials essential for advanced technologies have highlighted vulnerabilities in global supply chains. Discovery Alert
• [New] More than 1,000 use cases in fields like 5G/6G, AI, IoT, quantum computing, clean tech, semiconductors, and smart mobility will be showcased at IMC 2025. PendulumEdu
• [New] AI-driven mining tech in 2025 is projected to increase gold extraction efficiency by up to 20%. Farmonaut
• [New] Rolling back the Inflation Reduction Act, which allocated US$ 500 billion to clean energy, risks curbing U.S. renewable energy growth and reducing global investments in low-carbon technologies. Frontiers
• [New] Geopolitical tensions escalate (e.g., in the Taiwan Strait), leading to immediate disruption of critical mineral and clean tech supply chains. Future of Energy
• [New] BIG's 3D-printed habitat, constructed using lavacrete - a concrete-like substance - demonstrates technology that could be used on Mars itself, utilising local dust and rock rather than transporting construction materials from Earth. Globetrender
• [New] By 2025, over 60% of mining companies plan to invest in water recycling technologies for sustainability. Farmonaut
• [New] Continued policy support, technological innovation, and growing corporate sustainability commitments are expected to make 2025 a record-breaking year for commercial solar. / USA Sol-Ark
• Global investment in clean energy technologies and infrastructure is expected to hit $2.5 trillion in 2025 and grow. TradingView
• By 2025, North America is expected to maintain its lead, bolstered by public-private infrastructure investments, clean-water technology incentives, and advancements in digital monitoring and energy-efficient systems, solidifying its position as a global benchmark for process water treatment. Market.us News
• With further advances in scaling up production, enhancing power efficiency, integrating multi-sensor arrays, and developing compatible neuromorphic hardware, we anticipate transformative applications in healthcare technology, robotics, and environmental monitoring within the next decade. New Atlas
• Dependence on Earth for certain high-tech materials could pose a bottleneck. Franetic | Marketing and Digital Transformation Agency
• The future of manufacturing is brimming with opportunity, with emerging energy technologies and advanced materials unlocking an estimated $130 trillion in economic potential. TechDay
• Success will require balancing efficiency with resilience, embracing technology and innovation, and building strong partnerships across the global trade ecosystem. Advanced Logistics Solutions
• A novel carbon membrane created by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has the potential to transform proton treatment for cancer patients and enhance medical and other technologies, including energy devices and flexible electronics. Azonano
• The US Department of Energy intends to offer funding opportunities totaling $1 billion to advance and scale mining, processing, and manufacturing technologies across key stages of the critical minerals and materials supply chains. Global Player
• As hydrogen production scales up to meet global demand, continued research into catalyst development, system efficiency improvements, and cost reduction strategies will be essential for enabling the widespread deployment of water electrolysis technologies. SpringerLink

Last updated: 14 September 2025