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June 07, 2024
ICVCM announces first batch of approved carbon credit methodologies
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has announced the first batch of carbon credit methodologies to pass their review.
May 31, 2024
AI becomes biggest challenge in Taiwan's power supply: MOEA
Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Chih-hui (郭智輝) reviewed Taiwan’s current power supply as soon as he assumed office, assuring that there would be sufficient power supply by 2030.
May 24, 2024
U.S. regulator to issue carbon credit guidance to combat greenwashing and market turmoil
To mitigate the turmoil in the carbon credit market caused by the frequent occurrence of greenwashing incidents, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is expected to finalize guidelines for carbon credits as early as September. These guidel
May 21, 2024
Japan passes new legislation to facilitate CCS implementation
Japan passed a law on May 17 to establish a permit system for business operators, facilitating the implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage technology, which captures carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and stores it deep underground.
May 16, 2024
Three reasons why Taiwanese businesses favor nuclear power
As the RE100 target and carbon tariffs are established internationally, demand for green electricity is escalating. However, voices in Taiwan's business community supporting nuclear power are growing stronger, prompting the new government to re-examine it
May 06, 2024
EU targets greenwashing in aviation industry amid growing environmental concerns
The European Union continues its relentless campaign against corporate greenwashing, with its latest move aimed at the major carbon emitter aviation industry.
May 03, 2024
EU parliament approves law to ban certain single-use plastic packaging
As part of the EU’s effort to curb the increasing waste from packaging, the European Parliament has approved a law that will ban certain single-use plastic packaging.
May 02, 2024
U.S. considers anti-dumping probe into Southeast Asian solar cells
Seven global solar manufacturers accuse Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia of dumping solar panels and batteries on the United States market and call for imposing import tariffs, while directly implicating Chinese companies behind the scenes.
April 25, 2024
EU offers $30 million for carbon removal project proposals
The European Commission has announced a $30 million call for proposals to provide funding support for carbon removal projects in the region.
April 24, 2024
Global plastic treaty talks face uncertainty amid opposition from oil and gas producers
“Global plastic treaty” took place on Apr. 23 in Ottawa, where international representatives gathered to discuss on how to halt plastic pollution. However, with opposition from major oil and gas countries, reaching a consensus on the draft remains uncerta