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June 18, 2025
H&M’s 9 carbon reduction strategies and Patagonia’s material-based approach to net zero
The global push for sustainability has reached the fashion industry, with Swedish fashion giant H&M leading emissions reduction rankings.
June 18, 2025Next-gen virtual power plants: Enel X on building a resilient Taiwanese grid
"Everyone has heard of Virtual Power Plants but may not fully grasp their definition or the problems they truly solve," states Roger Chen, Head of Enel X Taiwan."
June 18, 2025How ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions U.S. energy to be more costly for consumers and climate
When it comes to energy policy, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – the official name of a massive federal tax-cut and spending bill that House Republicans passed in May 2025 – risks raising Americans’ energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
June 17, 2025Investors bet record €130 million on German fusion startup Proxima
German startup Proxima Fusion has raised 130 million euros from private investors. The record funding reflects growing optimism that nuclear fusion will provide plentiful and clean energy in the not-too-distant future.
June 16, 2025Philippines bets on natural gas to accelerate renewable energy
A new law paving the way for the promotion of natural gas has been labelled an “insult” by climate campaigners.
June 12, 2025After Trump cut funding for energy transitions overseas, could China step in?
Chinese international cooperation mechanisms such as the Belt and Road Initiative could fill the gaps left by US withdrawal, writes Zhou Xiaozhu.
June 11, 2025Sarawak partners with Chinese firms to develop 1 GW floating solar project at Bakun Reservoir
On June 10, the government of Sarawak announced a partnership with China’s China Three Gorges International Corporation (CTGI) and Shanghai Electric to jointly develop a large-scale floating solar project at the Bakun Reservoir.
June 11, 2025Cooling a stadium by 13°C: i2Cool’s passive tech redefines urban heat solutions
As cities around the world experience the growing impacts of climate change, the need for energy-efficient and sustainable cooling solutions is becoming more important than ever.
June 09, 2025What is China’s ‘Shenzen model’ for low-carbon transition in cities?
Wandering the streets of Shenzhen, a city which has earned the title of China’s “first city of ‘new-energy vehicles’” (NEVs), you will not miss the scene of numerous NEVs parking under slogans promoting “green and low carbon” lifestyles.
June 09, 2025Carbon storage unlocked: Malaysia’s CCS market valued at $250 billion, draws cross-border interest
Malaysia’s parliament passed the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill (CCUS Bill) in March 2025, with a plan to establish a dedicated agency to build out the industry’s market and supply chain.