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June 19, 2023
Private sector shares input on ASEAN carbon neutrality strategy
Private sectors have shared their perspectives on the development of the ASEAN Strategy for Carbon Neutrality at the recent 9th ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia.
June 12, 20233D printing could be used to make carbon capture filters
New study from North Carolina State University showed that 3D printing may be used to create carbon capture filters.
June 09, 2023Germany launches $53 bln scheme to help industrial sector decarbonize
Germany launches a program that will make tens of billions of euros available for firms facing considerable energy costs, with an aim to help its challenged industrial sector fund a shift towards carbon-neutral production techniques.
June 07, 2023Japan pledges $107 bln in deploying hydrogen over 15 years
Japan plans to invest 15 trillion yen ($107.5 billion) over next 15 years to supply the country with hydrogen, the government said on June 6, as it speeds up efforts to use the gas to shift to a low carbon economy.
May 29, 2023Taiwan's EPA takes solid measures against greenwashing
Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) cautioned local businesses against "greenwashing," which falsely present businesses as environmentally friendly while neglecting negative effects such as greenhouse gas emissions.
May 22, 2023Korean companies favor CFE over RE100 campaign
The Korean government and industry have begun to promote the Carbon Free Energy (CFE) system, an initiative promoting 100% energy sources that do not emit greenhouse gases, including nuclear power.
May 19, 2023India to confront EU Carbon Tax at WTO
India intends to file a complaint to the WTO over the EU's proposal to impose a 20% to 35% levy on carbon-intensive imports such as steel, iron ore, and cement from India, according to top government and industry sources.
May 11, 2023China completes first online trade for 1,000 tons of liquified CO2
China's Daqing Oilfield Co recently completed its first online trade for 1,000 tons of liquefied CO2 by bidding in the domestic market with a premium of 210 yuan ($30.37) per ton added to the original price, China Media Group reported on Monday.
April 25, 2023Taiwan to start collecting carbon fees from second half of 2024
Taiwan's government plans to start collecting carbon fees from enterprises that generate greenhouse gas emissions starting in the second half of 2024, according to Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) head Chang Tzi-chin (張子敬).
April 21, 2023European Parliament approves EU’s biggest climate policy
The European Parliament approved on April 18 as many as three pieces of legislation from its landmark Fit for 55 package, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.