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Key carbon market trends to watch in 2025
Global carbon emissions are expected to reach a new high in 2024, while the growth of the carbon credit market has stalled. However, the outlook for 2025 remains optimistic, as countries and companies continue to raise their emission reduction targets.
January 31, 2025
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Rewiring Asia: Inside Singapore’s strategy to build a regional grid for clean power
Singapore relies heavily on natural gas, which accounts for 95% of its electricity generation. To meet growing electricity demand while staying on track for net-zero emissions by 2050, Singapore must shift toward cleaner energy sources.
January 22, 2025
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Updated: Thai cabinet approves carbon tax to tackle emissions
Thailand’s cabinet approves a carbon tax rate of 200 baht ($5.88) per ton of carbon emissions. Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul stated in an official announcement that the carbon tax will be integrated into the existing petroleum tax structure.
January 22, 2025
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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