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September 23, 2024
Climate targets on the rise, but not include Berkshire Hathaway, Tesla, says survey
The latest annual report from the international Net Zero Tracker indicates that the number of entities setting net-zero targets continues to rise at regional, city, and corporate levels. However, over 40% of entities have not taken any action, including e
September 09, 2024
Malaysia launches aviation decarbonization blueprint, highlights SAF adoption
The Malaysian government announced its first aviation industry carbon reduction plan, which proposes four major carbon reduction measures for airlines.
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 14, 2024
Experts propose regulatory approaches to accelerate banks to phaseout coal
Recent surveys show that Singapore banks have failed to honor their commitments to stop financing coal-fired power plants. Specifically, DBS Bank, UOB, and OCBC Bank were found to have provided up to $2 billion to the coal industry.
July 01, 2024
Thailand's development of "plastic roads": a sustainable infrastructure innovation
Plastic is primarily composed of high-carbon fossil fuels, with annual carbon emissions equivalent to 600 coal-fired power plants. Due to its resistance to natural decomposition, recycling and reuse have become critical issues.
June 19, 2024
Over 800 coal plants in emerging markets can transition to renewables profitably, IEEFA finds
The U.S. think tank IEEFA's new report indicates that more than 800 coal-fired power plants in emerging markets could transition to renewable energy profitably, creating more investment opportunities for the decarbonization of the energy industry.
September 07, 2023
Indonesia's VP urges tougher vehicle emissions tests to fight air pollution
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has called for stricter carbon emission testing on motorized vehicles in Jakarta to combat air pollution.
August 18, 2023
Vietnam proposes environmental protection fee for emissions
The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance recommends collecting emissions protection fees and encouraging technological investment in emission facilities, aligning with the party's and government's environmental protection policies.
July 20, 2023
Carbon capture technology on the rise in India's energy transition
Indian oil and gas companies are adopting CCUS technologies to achieve India's net zero target by 2070, as highlighted in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas report. ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, and GAIL are leading the transition with ambitious net-zero
March 22, 2023
South Korea lowers 2030 industrial emissions reduction targets
South Korea on Tuesday revised down its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for the industrial sector, but kept its commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 40% of 2018 levels in what it called a reasonable adjustment.