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September 11, 2024
Google’s four tools to help ASEAN countries address climate change
Technology plays a crucial role in combating climate change, especially with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). Digital transformation, supported by AI, is considered key to the sustainable development of ASEAN countries.
September 11, 2024Southeast Asia’s highly anticipated environmental rights declaration ‘watered down’, say critics
From 2012 to 2021, 318 land and environmental defenders were killed across Southeast Asia, representing 18% of the global total. The Philippines ranks as Asia’s most lethal country for such activists, with 281 recorded deaths since 2012.
September 10, 2024Actis invests $602 million for 40% stake in world's largest solar project
To build the world’s largest solar power project, Terra Solar, the Philippines' largest distribution company, Manila Electric Company (Meralco), established a strategic partnership with Actis of the UK on Sept. 6.
September 10, 2024How far has Apple reduced carbon emissions in its latest products?
The carbon reduction progress for the new Apple Watch and iPhone models is quite limited, highlighting that corporate decarbonization cannot make significant strides in a short period, even for the world's most valuable brands.
September 10, 2024US election 2024: How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump differ starkly on energy and climate
On 5 November, US voters will elect either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as their next president. The election will be highly significant for climate politics both in the US and around the world.
September 09, 2024Experts address opportunities and challenges for Vietnam’s emerging carbon market
Vietnam is expected to start piloting its carbon trading market in 2025, with carbon emission control and trading measures for high-emission sectors such as cement, steel, and transportation also set to take effect that year.
September 09, 2024Malaysia launches aviation decarbonization blueprint, highlights SAF adoption
The Malaysian government announced its first aviation industry carbon reduction plan, which proposes four major carbon reduction measures for airlines.
September 05, 2024Q&A: The global ‘trade war’ over China’s booming EV industry
China’s “new energy vehicles” (NEVs) have been the centre of media and geopolitical attention in recent months. This Q&A looks at the Chinese EV industry, the history of its rapid growth as well as the support it received from the government.
September 04, 2024PurismEV’s innovative AI system increases EV efficiency by over 40%
PurismEV, a startup that's setting its sights on energy efficiency. Its product, AI energy efficiency system, addresses EV range anxiety by increasing vehicle range by 40% and extending lifetime by 2.3 times.
September 02, 2024Custos teams up with Systex to empower ESG in a novel, engaging way using Carbon Handprints
Custos is spearheading efforts to make businesses more environmentally friendly, teaming up with Systex to lead the charge. You've probably heard about carbon footprints, but have you ever thought about carbon handprints?