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​A view of Yarlung Zangbu Grand Canyon, the world's largest and deepest canyon, in Tibet, China, on August 12, 2012.
Analysis

China’s mega-dam gambit: The $167 billion bet that could reshape Asia

On Saturday, China announced the start of one of the world’s biggest infrastructure projects: a $167 billion mega-dam in Tibet that will, when completed, be the most powerful source of hydroelectricity in history.

A pair of wolf cubs explore their surroundings in Dallas, Texas, on April 7, 2025.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: Trump explores drones over Mexico, House Dems go big, Dominican roof collapse leads to tragedy, Electricity generation crosses green threshold, South African citrus goes bad, Dire wolves are back (sort of)

Six hard numbers you need to know today.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford
What We're Watching

Canada and US to discuss renewed USMCA following tariff de-escalation

In a major development on Tuesday, Ontario, Canada, suspended its 25% surcharge on exports of electricity to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota. The announcement followed US President Donald Trump’s threat Tuesday morning that tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports would increase from 25% to 50% starting March 12. Ford’s change or heart prompted Trump to reverse course as well.

We're on path to building an intelligence grid, says Peng Xiao
World Economic Forum

We're on path to building an intelligence grid, says Peng Xiao

"We are on the right path to building, what I call, the 'intelligence grid' alongside the electricity grid," said Peng Xiao, CEO of G42 during a Global Stage livestream at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Why Africa's power partnership with the World Bank should attract investors
Crisis Recovery

Why Africa's power partnership with the World Bank should attract investors

At the World Bank Group’s Spring Meetings this week, GZERO’s Tony Maciulis spoke to Lucy Heintz, Head of Energy Infrastructure at Actis Energy Fund, a global investment company focused on sustainability. Heintz expressed optimism in the announcement and explained the reasons why it could be attractive to investors.

Ukrainians battle Putin and general Winter
GZERO World Clips

Ukrainians battle Putin and general Winter

As Ukrainian forces continue to reclaim land, Putin has targeted the country's energy infrastructure and enlisted an old Russian ally: the Winter. But even as air raid sirens wail over a blacked-out city, Iryna B, a young translator in Kyiv, tells GZERO that the Kremlin can't freeze over her country's fighting spirit.