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June 14, 2024
Why isn’t China’s emissions growth slowing like its GDP?
Despite slowing GDP growth, coal consumption is on the up, largely due to a failure to improve energy efficiency.
May 30, 2024
UK carbon trading to include waste-to-energy, carbon removal
The UK ETS Authority announced on May 23 that it is launching a consultation on the inclusion of waste-to-energy, waste incineration, and carbon removals in the carbon emissions trading system.
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.
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
April 16, 2024
Green investment resumes growth in Southeast Asia, but falls short of emission reduction targets
Green transformation investment in Southeast Asia has resumed growth, increasing significantly by 20% in 2023. However, it remains far from sufficient to achieve emissions reduction goals.
April 10, 2024
Singapore starts electric harbor craft charging point trial
Singapore's first public charging station for electric harbor crafts commenced its trial operation at Marina South Pier on April 8. Scheduled for full operation in May, the two-year trial is poised to assist the maritime industry to reduce carbon emission
March 11, 2024
NTT, Mitsubishi launch industry chain decarbonization solutions
The Decarbonization Expo, running from Feb. 29 through March 1 alongside Japan’s World Smart Energy Week, featured decarbonization and supply chain solutions to help businesses accelerate carbon reduction.
March 04, 2024
MWC: mobile network operators' carbon emissions down 6% with europe leads the reductions
Reducing carbon emissions is a challenge faced by every industry worldwide, including the mobile communications sector. The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), organizer of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, stated that
February 17, 2024
Indonesia rolls out free carbon tracking system for Southeast Asian businesses
East Ventures and The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched ECOVISEA. The platform acts as a free web-based global greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator.
January 24, 2024
Closing Philippine coal plants 5 years earlier could cut 290 million tons of CO2
Terminating coal plants in the Philippines five years before original retirement date could prevent the release of 290 million tons of carbon emissions, as indicated a report from climate tech thinkthank TransitionZero.