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August 05, 2024
China shifts to total emissions control as it aims for 2030 carbon peak
To accelerate reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030, China is gradually transitioning its carbon reduction targets from an economic growth-based approach to a total emission control system, marking a shift from past methods.
August 02, 2024Green energy unveiled: Types, analysis, and Taiwan’s renewable revolution
In addition to aligning with international environmental trends, renewable energy can enhance a company’s social responsibility image, attracting more consumers and investors. This article will introduce what green energy is, its types, and the trends wor
August 02, 2024Tripling reusability: Carbon Shuttle Technology's innovative recycling revolutionizes metal extraction
Taiwan’s Carbon Shuttle Technology has developed a new material that reduces carbon emissions by 66% and lowers the need for incineration.
July 26, 2024Can Paris 2024 fulfill its promise of the greenest Olympics ever?
The 2024 Paris Olympics begin today, marking the city's third time hosting the Games in a century. It aims to be the "greenest Olympics in history," with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental protection.
July 22, 2024Are China’s blue carbon credits a free pass to harm its oceans?
The purchase of blue carbon credits should only be considered if directly remediating environmental damage is not possible, experts say.
July 17, 2024China's Wuhan residents pioneer a winning formula for rooftop solar
Jianshe’s residents in Wuhan have assigned their rooftop-usage rights to an external solar-power company. The community’s project suggests emissions-reduction work must benefit everybody to succeed.
July 16, 2024Carbon capture startup raises $37 million to turn CO2 into rock
Carbon capture technology is advancing rapidly and continues to attract significant investment from venture capital firms. Oman-based startup 44.01, which is developing a method to inject carbon dioxide into rocks, announced on the 15th that it has comple
July 16, 2024Shipping industry struggles with decarbonization amid green fuel supply, policy challenges
The shipping industry is facing immense pressure to reduce emissions due to underdeveloped decarbonization technologies and tightening carbon tax policies. Major players like Maersk and Taiwan’s top shipping companies—Evergreen, Wan Hai, and Yang Ming—are
July 12, 2024Nuclear power debates shall not delay renewable energy investment: RE100
RE100 and 24/7 Carbon-free Energy (CFE) are complementary, and investments in renewable energy should not be delayed by debates over renewable and nuclear energy, said Sam Kimmins, director of energy at The Climate Group and chairman of RE100, in a media
July 09, 2024Walsin Lihua teams up with NKT to build Taiwan's first submarine cable plant
Walsin Lihwa to establish Taiwan's first and currently only submarine cable manufacturing facility. Despite the anticipated timeline, Walsin Lihwa is eyeing the Asia-Pacific green energy market spurred by trend in data centers and EVs.