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September 12, 2024
Just 15 countries account for 98% of new coal-power development, GEM finds
Nearly all of the coal-power capacity under development (98%) is now concentrated in just 15 countries, with China and India alone accounting for 86%, according to Global Energy Monitor's latest Global Coal Plant Tracker (GCPT) results.
September 11, 2024Climate talk falls short in Trump-Harris debate
During the first presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election, Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump faced off against Democratic candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris.
September 10, 2024How far has Apple reduced carbon emissions in its latest products?
The carbon reduction progress for the new Apple Watch and iPhone models is quite limited, highlighting that corporate decarbonization cannot make significant strides in a short period, even for the world's most valuable brands.
September 10, 2024US election 2024: How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump differ starkly on energy and climate
On 5 November, US voters will elect either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as their next president. The election will be highly significant for climate politics both in the US and around the world.
September 05, 2024Q&A: The global ‘trade war’ over China’s booming EV industry
China’s “new energy vehicles” (NEVs) have been the centre of media and geopolitical attention in recent months. This Q&A looks at the Chinese EV industry, the history of its rapid growth as well as the support it received from the government.
August 30, 2024Five Apps help you track, offset your carbon emissions
There are many mobile applications (apps) available that assist in calculating carbon emissions, with some even offering rewards to boost motivation for reducing emissions. Here are five commonly used apps and tools for carbon reduction.
August 29, 2024Maersk calls for regulatory changes to support green shipping
The transition to green shipping is a long road, especially given the limited availability and high cost of sustainable fuels. As a leading player in the industry, Maersk has suggested that regulatory improvements could be key.
August 27, 2024Five charts: How climate change is driving up food prices around the world
Global food prices have seen huge fluctuations in recent years, soaring to record highs in 2022 before dropping in 2023 and rising again slowly this year.
August 27, 2024Green collar jobs thrive amid global net-zero push
As the global movement towards net-zero emissions gains momentum, the outlook for green collar jobs—positions focused on environmental protection and sustainability—has never been brighter.
August 23, 2024Tech giants’ RE100 commitments under fire amid unbundled REC controversy
The RE100 goal can be achieved through RECs with unbundled certificates, meaning that tech companies can claim to use renewable energy by purchasing certificates, even if they are not actually using electricity generated by renewable sources.