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September 05, 2024
Q&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, 2024
PurismEV’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, 2024
Custos 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?
September 02, 2024
Indonesia’s EV ambitions highlight urgent battery recycling challenges
As the Indonesian government promotes electric vehicle adoption, experts voice significant concerns about the country’s ability to manage the accompanying battery waste.
August 30, 2024
Five Apps help you track, offset your carbon emissions
There are many mobile applications (apps) available that assist in calculating carbon emissions, with some even offering rewards to boost motivation for reducing emissions. Here are five commonly used apps and tools for carbon reduction.
August 29, 2024
Maersk calls for regulatory changes to support green shipping
The transition to green shipping is a long road, especially given the limited availability and high cost of sustainable fuels. As a leading player in the industry, Maersk has suggested that regulatory improvements could be key.
August 28, 2024
How biochar can help China reach carbon neutrality
The charcoal-like substance has enormous potential to remove CO2, but more research and new accounting methodologies are needed.
August 27, 2024
Five charts: How climate change is driving up food prices around the world
Global food prices have seen huge fluctuations in recent years, soaring to record highs in 2022 before dropping in 2023 and rising again slowly this year.
August 23, 2024
Tech giants’ RE100 commitments under fire amid unbundled REC controversy
The RE100 goal can be achieved through RECs with unbundled certificates, meaning that tech companies can claim to use renewable energy by purchasing certificates, even if they are not actually using electricity generated by renewable sources.
August 23, 2024
Transport receives highest share of Germany's climate-damaging subsidies by far, report finds
The transport sector receives by far the biggest share out of all of Germany's government subsidies that are harmful to the climate, according to a report commissioned by the economy ministry.