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March 04, 2025
EU to offer extended compliance period for car manufacturers
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that this month, the Commission will propose amendments to the carbon emission reduction rules for European car manufacturers.
February 24, 2025Germany's new chancellor faces coalition challenges affecting climate goals
Germany's election results nearly settled, with the Christian Democratic Union / Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), leading the race, as expected.
February 24, 2025Can Germany lead unified EU green strategy as Trump reshapes global politics?
As the new U.S. administration under president Donald Trump upends decades of transatlantic relations and the wider geopolitical order, Germany faces the challenging task of resetting relations with its neighbours to ensure a strong EU role in the world.
February 21, 2025Indonesia, U.S. weaken climate goals, jeopardizing early coal phase-out
Indonesia’s climate envoy has cast doubt on the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, calling coal plant closures “economic suicide,” threatening the $20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
February 20, 2025TikTok bets on carbon capture to curb its soaring emissions
Short video platforms are booming globally, but their environmental impact is not to be overlooked. TikTok is not only building green data centers but also investing in carbon removal technologies as part of its long-term decarbonization plan.
February 20, 2025Fossil fuel, plastic, and agrichemical companies coordinate social media on climate change, study finds
A recent study reveals a strong connection between three fossil fuel-based industries — oil and gas, plastics, and agrichemicals — and their use of social media to deny climate change and delay climate action.
February 20, 2025China replaces fixed pricing with market-driven rates for renewable energy
China will end its fixed pricing mechanism for renewable energy and require electricity generated from such sources to be sold at market-determined rates. The new policy was announced via a government notice issued on Feb. 9.
February 19, 2025TotalEnergies partners Air Liquide to expand green hydrogen production
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide announced on Feb. 18 that they will invest €600 million (about USD 627 million) to produce green hydrogen in the Netherlands using offshore wind energy.
February 19, 2025Indonesia’s sovereign fund Danantara draws UAE interest for green energy projects
Indonesia’s newly established national investment institution, "Danantara," is set to officially launch on Feb. 24. Even before its official start, it has already received promising news.
February 19, 2025Carbon Forward Asia 2025 set for Singapore, exploring latest carbon market trends
Asia-Pacific’s leading annual carbon market event, Carbon Forward Asia 2025, will be held in Singapore from March 4 to 5, bringing together experts from across the region to discuss ASEAN’s carbon markets, emerging opportunities.