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May 06, 2024
EU targets greenwashing in aviation industry amid growing environmental concerns
The European Union continues its relentless campaign against corporate greenwashing, with its latest move aimed at the major carbon emitter aviation industry.
May 03, 2024EU parliament approves law to ban certain single-use plastic packaging
As part of the EU’s effort to curb the increasing waste from packaging, the European Parliament has approved a law that will ban certain single-use plastic packaging.
May 02, 2024U.S. considers anti-dumping probe into Southeast Asian solar cells
Seven global solar manufacturers accuse Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia of dumping solar panels and batteries on the United States market and call for imposing import tariffs, while directly implicating Chinese companies behind the scenes.
April 25, 2024EU offers $30 million for carbon removal project proposals
The European Commission has announced a $30 million call for proposals to provide funding support for carbon removal projects in the region.
April 24, 2024Sam Altman ventures into renewable energy to tackle data center power demands
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, to address the massive power demands of data centers, has recently expanded into renewable energy, particularly focusing on solar power and energy storage, alongside investments in nuclear fusion technology.
April 23, 2024New SBTi standard to drive renewable energy certificate market changes: expert
The Science Based Targeting Initiative (SBTi) will allow companies to offset Scope 3 emissions using carbon credits, a move that could trigger greenwashing controversies or significantly change the renewable energy certificate (REC) and carbon credit mark
April 23, 2024IETA unveils new guidelines for companies on carbon credits
The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) has release new guidance for businesses looking to use carbon credits in their pursuit of climate goals.
April 22, 2024Paris Olympics climate action criticized as falling short of sustainability targets
To mitigate global warming, the Paris Olympics has set ambitious carbon reduction goals. However, the non-profit organization Carbon Market Watch argues that its carbon footprint remains excessively high, making it difficult to be sustainable.
April 17, 2024SBTi releases an official clarification to its Scope 3 statement
Considering the recent controversies surrounding the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) changing its stance on offsetting Scope 3 emissions, the Board of Trustees has issued an additional clarification to its initial statement.
April 15, 2024Istanbul Airport will become first airport powered by solar energy
Istanbul Airport, among the busiest transportation hubs globally, is set to become the world's first airport to meet its entire electricity demand through solar energy. This will be achieved via a solar plant to be constructed in Eskisehir, central Turkey