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November 19, 2024
Nuclear plant operator rejects ideas to restart Germany’s reactors on economical grounds
Restarting Germany’s decommissioned nuclear power plants is not a viable option, former plant operator E.ON has said. The company insisted that plans to fully dismantle all plants remain unchanged.
November 18, 2024COP29: Baku summit makes early breakthrough on global carbon market standards
On the opening day of the United Nations Climate Summit (COP29), a major breakthrough was achieved in global carbon market negotiations. Member countries endorse a United Nations-backed carbon credit trading mechanism.
November 14, 2024Sarawak to establish climate change center to foster green economy, carbon trading
Malaysian state of Sarawak is planning to establish a Climate Change Center as a key point of engagement for collaboration with businesses.
November 14, 2024COP29: Six key reasons why international climate finance is a ‘wild west’
Developed nations have committed to providing billions of dollars of “climate finance” to developing countries. At the COP29 climate summit, nations must decide on a new global goal to replace the existing target of $100bn each year.
November 12, 2024Who wants what at the COP29 climate change summit?
Nations are gathering in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the latest round of UN climate talks, where they will be tasked with setting a target for channelling climate finance into developing countries.
November 11, 2024Vietnam’s new rooftop solar decree sparks investor concerns over implementation
The Vietnamese government’s recent decree promotes self-consumption rooftop solar power, but unclear regulations complicate the application process for investors.
November 07, 2024Malaysia considers grid deregulation to support green energy exports, EV infrastructure
Malaysia is also exploring the possibility of opening up green energy exports and plans to expand its national grid to meet the growing demand for clean electricity, particularly for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, said Deputy Prime Minister.
November 06, 2024Vietnam proposes revised Electricity Law to attract energy transition investments
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) of Vietnam recently proposed a draft revision of the Electricity Law, which is expected to attract investments ranging from $70 to $80 billion USD.
November 06, 2024How COP29 host Azerbaijan could boost growth through climate action?
Azerbaijan’s economy is highly dependent on fossil-fuel exports, making its economic prospects vulnerable to rising emissions-cutting ambition around the world.
November 04, 2024Chinese solar plants shift to Indonesia, Laos to evade U.S. tariffs
The effects of the U.S. increasing tariffs on four Southeast Asian countries have become apparent, with Chinese companies in Vietnam's solar sector being forced to cut production and lay off workers.