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June 02, 2023
Taking carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and turning it into vinegar
Researchers have made a catalyst that can turn carbon dioxide into acetic acid, a tremendously useful industrial chemical and food additive.
June 02, 2023
Germany, Denmark sign offshore wind power cooperation deal
Germany and Denmark have signed an agreement to connect at least 3 GW of wind energy generation capacity on the Danish island of Bornholm to the mainland by the beginning of the 2030s, the German economy ministry said on Thursday.
June 02, 2023
Greenlandic rock flour can capture significant CO2, study finds
Rock flour produced by the grinding under Greenland’s glaciers can capture climate-heating CO2 when spread on farm fields, research has shown for the first time.
June 01, 2023
Acen wins approval to build Australia’s biggest battery
The New England region of New South Wales is to host Australia’s biggest battery yet, after renewables developer Acen Australia won approval to boost the size of its New England solar battery to a massive 1.4GW (1,400 MW) and 2.8 GWh, or two hours of stor
May 29, 2023
Taiwan's EPA takes solid measures against greenwashing
Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) cautioned local businesses against "greenwashing," which falsely present businesses as environmentally friendly while neglecting negative effects such as greenhouse gas emissions.
May 26, 2023
California asks EPA to approve ban on sales of gas-powered cars by 2035
California is urging the Biden administration to approve its plan to mandate all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
May 23, 2023
G7 embraces LNG to shift away from Russian gas
The Group of Seven (G7) countries call on the need to ensure energy security through actions including natural gas investments, calling it a "temporary" step as they accelerate the phase-out of our dependency on Russian energy.
May 19, 2023
India to confront EU Carbon Tax at WTO
India intends to file a complaint to the WTO over the EU's proposal to impose a 20% to 35% levy on carbon-intensive imports such as steel, iron ore, and cement from India, according to top government and industry sources.
May 12, 2023
California to ban sale of new diesel trucks by 2036
California's Air Resources Board has recently approved a mandate to shift big rigs and other trucks to zero emissions in a bid to transform the state's economy and end diesel's long-standing dominance in goods movement.
May 12, 2023
India govt panel suggests ban on diesel vehicles by 2027
India should ban the use of diesel-powered four-wheeler vehicles by 2027 in cities with more than a million people and polluted towns and switch to electric and gas-fueled vehicles to reduce emissions, the Energy Transition Advisory Committee is recommend