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April 09, 2025
Innovators battling wildfires with AI, drones & fungi get $50k grants to scale up
To address the devastating effects of wildfires, the nonprofit Conservation X Labs (CXL) and its partners have awarded $50,000 each to 12 shortlisted teams seeking to scale up novel technologies and processes to lower wildlife risk.
April 08, 2025
EU struggles with growing internal pushback over climate policy
Pressure is mounting within the European Union to ease climate regulations, with influential lawmakers calling for a lower 2040 emissions target.
April 08, 2025
Global low-carbon electricity share tops 40%, but heatwaves drive up emissions
According to the latest Global Electricity Review from UK-based energy think tank Ember, low-carbon electricity sources accounted for more than 40% of global power generation for the first time in 2024.
April 08, 2025
EV charging leaders unite to create Europe’s largest public charging network
Leading specialized charging operators Atlante, Electra, Fastned and IONITY form Spark Alliance, a first of its kind collaboration, to simplify EV charging and accelerate EV transition.
April 07, 2025
Shipping faces crossroads with carbon pricing as global talks begin
The International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) kicked off a five-day meeting on April 7, focusing on technical regulations, energy efficiency, and pollution in the shipping industry.
April 07, 2025
Trump’s tariffs threaten Southeast Asia’s role in global clean energy supply chain
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on imported products is not only dealing a blow to Southeast Asia’s solar industry but also expected to drive up the cost of renewable energy projects within the United States.
April 07, 2025
Japan backs low-carbon industry in Malaysia with focus on energy efficiency, renewables
To support the growth of low-carbon industries in Malaysia, the Japanese government, through the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), announced at the end of March a list of 47 Japanese companies with established operations in the country.
April 02, 2025
EU reconsiders 2035 combustion engine ban as U.S. tariff threat looms
The European Commission has officially proposed extending the deadline for car manufacturers to meet emission reduction targets, granting them an additional two-year grace period.
April 02, 2025
South Korea wildfires killed at least 30 people fueled by climate change
At least 30 people were killed and more than 48,000 hectares, or 119,000 acres, of land was burned in fires that raged over the last week of March in South Korea, media reported.
April 02, 2025
Thailand accelerates SAF development with public-private collaboration
To speed up the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the Thai government is partnering with six major local companies and their affiliates to establish a waste cooking oil-based SAF feedstock supply chain.