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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.
April 01, 2025
Vietnam’s FIT policy overhaul triggers industry bankruptcy fears
Vietnam’s government is conducting a comprehensive review of its feed-in tariff (FIT) regulations, a move that could significantly cut revenue for some operating renewable energy projects. This has sparked concern among industry players, who have filed a
April 01, 2025
How China, Indonesia’s coal provinces can learn from each other
Coal-dependent regions have much experience to share on the energy transition, write two authors from China and Indonesia.
March 31, 2025
Mizuho joins NextGen as first Japanese bank to invest in carbon removal credits
Mizuho Financial Group has announced its entry into the NextGen platform as a carbon credit buyer, marking a first for Japan’s banking industry.
March 31, 2025
Myanmar earthquake triggers widespread power outages, fuel shortages
A devastating 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread power outages and fuel shortages. The disaster has led to panic buying of generators among residents, while rescue teams face difficulties accessing the hardest-hit areas.
March 31, 2025
German courts ban Lufthansa, Adidas’ alleged greenwashing claims
NGO Environmental Action Germany (DUH) has won separate greenwashing lawsuits against airline Lufthansa and apparel company Adidas on the grounds of misleading consumers with sustainability claims.
March 28, 2025
European airlines push back against EU's SAF mandates amid cost concerns
The EU's push to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has sparked strong backlash from the aviation industry.
March 28, 2025
Renewables spurred by geopolitical upheaval, can help prevent conflict, IRENA says
Geopolitical disruption through events like Russia’s war on Ukraine or a new transatlantic rift can speed up the rapid build-up of renewable energies, says Francesco La Camera, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
March 27, 2025
Q&A: How China’s ‘two new’ policy aims to help cut emissions
China’s central government listed “boosting consumption…and stimulating domestic demand” as its first “major task” for 2025, at the recently closed “two sessions”.
March 27, 2025
Thailand aims to become carbon trading hub with crypto-friendly regulations
To stimulate its carbon trading market, Thailand is revising regulations to relax cryptocurrency oversight. The proposed changes would allow the tokenization of carbon credits, carbon allowances, and renewable energy certificates using blockchain.