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August 20, 2025
How to future-proof China’s power grid?
China’s electricity supplies are generally stable today, but extreme weather and renewables integration are growing challenges.
August 20, 2025Merz government's first 100 days clouded by lingering energy transition uncertainty
Many activists and industry representatives agree that the government coalition of Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has reached the 100-day mark in office with a subpar record on advancing the country's energy transition.
August 20, 2025Plastic treaty deadlock: Three key disputes that could shape future of plastic reduction
After an eleven-day marathon negotiation, the United Nations’ global plastic pollution treaty talks in Geneva concluded around 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 15.
August 19, 2025Vietnam kicks off domestic SAF production to drive aviation decarbonization
Petrolimex unveiled its domestically produced SAF and signed a supply agreement with Vietjet Air, becoming the first mover toward the goal of “produced in Vietnam, used in Vietnam”.
August 19, 2025Vietnam’s DPPA gains traction as corporates embrace green power deals
Vietnam’s DPPA framework is maturing, and green power projects based on the scheme are gradually taking shape. VinEnergo, the energy arm of Vingroup, will supply solar and storage systems to the group’s car and battery factories.
August 19, 2025Air quality study of East Java waste-to-energy plant sparks dispute, health warnings
Indonesia’s largest environmental group reported that air quality around Surabaya’s Benowo waste-to-energy plant frequently exceeded WHO safety limits, with pollution spreading into residential areas, markets, and schools.
August 18, 2025COP30 CEO: ‘We need a better strategy to transition away from fossil fuels’
Ana Toni, Chief Executive of COP30 in Brazil, speaks about her expectations for the upcoming UN climate summit.
August 18, 2025Carbon costs drive Taiwan shipping majors to ramp up clean fuels, fleets
Although shipping accounts for only about 3% of global carbon emissions, the sector carries nearly 90% of global trade, making it central to global decarbonization efforts.
August 18, 2025Thailand's voluntary carbon trading set for 2027 with 15% offset limit
Thailand's carbon market is still in its early stages, with its Securities and Exchange Commission estimating that the voluntary carbon market (VCM) will be launched by 2027, ahead of the mandatory market.
August 15, 2025NASA satellites show surge in Indonesia hotspots as 2025 fires send smoke to Malaysia
NASA satellite data show a dramatic uptick in fire hotspots across Indonesia, with smoke from Sumatra detected in Malaysia in late July.