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June 25, 2025
Singapore, UK, Kenya launch first government-led alliance for voluntary carbon markets
To encourage greater corporate participation in voluntary carbon markets, the governments of Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Kenya have launched the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, the first government-led initiative of its kind.
June 24, 2025Israel-Iran conflict: Strait of Hormuz threat raises energy security concerns for Asia
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Iranian authorities have threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy trade. Roughly 80% of oil and gas exported through the strait is destined for Asia.
June 24, 2025Military has understood strategic advantages of low-carbon technology, security researcher says
The re-arming of Europe looks set to become one of the most dynamic policy areas for the EU in the foreseeable future. Hundreds of billions of euros will be invested between Portugal and Finland in the coming years to bolster national militaries.
June 23, 2025Seven things we learned at the UN Ocean Conference (and one we didn’t)
Presidents and Indigenous leaders, fishers and financiers were all on the Mediterranean coast for the UN’s big ocean meeting. These items were the talk of the town.
June 20, 2025Is BYD’s acceleration a win for Latin America?
The Chinese electric vehicle giant is bringing affordable prices, cutting-edge technology and an aggressive strategy to the region’s markets.
June 18, 2025H&M’s 9 carbon reduction strategies and Patagonia’s material-based approach to net zero
The global push for sustainability has reached the fashion industry, with Swedish fashion giant H&M leading emissions reduction rankings.
June 18, 2025How ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions U.S. energy to be more costly for consumers and climate
When it comes to energy policy, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – the official name of a massive federal tax-cut and spending bill that House Republicans passed in May 2025 – risks raising Americans’ energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
June 17, 2025Real-world return on climate adaption investments wildly underestimated, report finds
Poor, climate-vulnerable nations have made a case for wealthy nations to pay hundreds of billions for climate adaption and resilience. But while making big promises, actual funding by wealthy nations has repeatedly fallen far short of what’s needed.
June 17, 2025Investors bet record €130 million on German fusion startup Proxima
German startup Proxima Fusion has raised 130 million euros from private investors. The record funding reflects growing optimism that nuclear fusion will provide plentiful and clean energy in the not-too-distant future.
June 13, 2025Brazil’s civil society pledges tested as COP30 climate summit approaches
Hopes of real civil influence at November’s UN negotiations in Belém are being undermined by costs, bureaucracy and mixed messaging.