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August 25, 2022
EU transport emissions up 7% in 2021 while other sectors drop sharply
Numbers of gas emissions in Europe’s source sectors such as energy industries and industrial processes have fallen, showing a significant progress in the bloc’s air pollution and climate change efforts since 1990.
August 24, 2022Vietnam needs financial, technical assistance to achieve net zero target
Vietnam has reviewed its greenhouse gas emissions since 2010. However, the data on emission reduction has yet to be completely collected owing to the lack of requirements on reporting and evaluating results.
August 23, 2022US climate bill gives big boost to South Korean clean-energy firms
South Korean clean energy companies become major winners from Washington's sweeping climate law as they benefit from tax credits and a shift away from China.
August 22, 2022EU carbon prices hit record high as drought strains energy supply
EU carbon prices in the EU’s emissions trading system rose to an all-time high above 99 euros a tonne on Aug. 19, due to a cut to auction supply in August and a significant increase in demand.
August 19, 2022Meyer Burger, DESRI sign up-to-5 GW module supply deal
Swiss solar panel manufacturer Meyer Burger has signed a contract with D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) to supply up to 5 GW modules for the developer’s large-scale solar projects in the U.S.
August 18, 2022Meet the world’s first carbon negative country – Bhutan
Bhutan is not only the happiest country, but also the first carbon negative country in the world. With 70% of the nation’s land covered by forest, Bhutan is able to absorb more carbon dioxide than it emits.
August 17, 2022EU greenhouse gas emissions move upward to pre-Covid levels
Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union in the first quarter has increased since 2020, but they remain below pre-Covid levels, according to data released by Eurostat.
August 17, 2022India speeds up on green energy transition
India has increased its investments in renewable energy in recent years. Traditional energy sources that rely on hydrocarbon resources are being replaced with green energy including solar, wind, and hydrogen. The impact may be slow, but a huge disruption
August 16, 2022Malaysian stock exchange to launch voluntary carbon market
Bursa Malaysia will launch a voluntary carbon market (VCM) by the end of 2022. This will help increase transparency and enable companies to purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions.
August 15, 2022Ford, DTE Energy signs PPA for 650 MW solar
Ford Motor Company and utility DTE Energy have inked a power purchase agreement to offtake 650 MW of solar capacity in Michigan.