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Los Angeles fires expose deadly impact of climate-driven ‘weather whiplash’
Los Angeles is grappling with the most severe wildfires in its history, forcing tens of thousands of people to lose their homes. One of the primary causes, according to experts, is extreme weather driven by climate change.
January 14, 2025
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Tokyo to mandate solar panels on new-build homes
To increase the proportion of renewable energy generation, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will set a precedent by requiring new detached homes to install rooftop solar panels.
January 08, 2025
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Vietnam to ease DPPA rules to expand access for power consumers, retailers
Less than a month after the Vietnamese government issued the new Electricity Law, it has introduced five draft decrees for public consultation, with one focusing on the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism.
December 31, 2024
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Taiwan companies shine in 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
A total of 42 Taiwanese companies made it to the DJSI 2024, an increase of seven compared to 2023. Among them, 34 companies were selected for the World Index and 37 for the Emerging Markets Index, both numbers higher than the previous year.
December 24, 2024
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Research raises concerns over fossil fuel technologies in AZEC partnership
A study reveals that more than a third of the collaborations under AZEC involve fossil fuel technologies.
December 03, 2024
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CBAM may be revised to ease EU exporters' pain
The EU's CBAM, designed to address carbon leakage, has unintentionally hurt domestic exporters as well. EU officials recently indicated that they would assist exporters in coping with the impact.
November 21, 2024
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Thailand to add 3 more large-scale pumped storage hydropower plants
To mitigate the impact of intermittent wind and solar power generation, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) plans to invest 90 billion Thai baht (approximately 2.6 billion USD) in expanding pumped-storage hydropower plants at three dam
November 11, 2024
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From fishery solar farms to 1GW ambitions: New Green Power’s global success and vision for Taiwan’s solar landscape
New Green Power, led by CEO Gavin Tan, is advancing Taiwan’s solar market through major global partnerships, including Google, while urging faster government approvals to accelerate green energy growth.
November 05, 2024