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April 11, 2024
Philippines aims for 53 GW by 2040 under higher renewable portfolio standard
The Philippines would need 52.83 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2040, following the Department of Energy (DOE)’s increase of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to 2.52%.
April 10, 2024Nike defeats lawsuit accusing it of greenwashing its products
Nike has dodged a potential lawsuit following a judge's dismissal of the case related to greenwashing due to insufficient evidence.
April 08, 2024The young Filipinos studying clean energy in China
Training projects are benefiting the renewable energy sectors of Belt and Road countries. In the autumn of 2023, 18 Filipino students, with ages ranging from 17 to 22, came to China to start a course in “new energy engineering”.
April 03, 2024EU sparks greenwashing fears over "100% recycled plastic" claims
EU intends to adopt new rules on recycled plastic bottles, sparking discontent and raising questions from environmental groups and other recycling stakeholders, accusing the EU of indirectly encouraging greenwashing.
April 02, 2024"Greenflation" leads to downgrading green energy targets in ASEAN countries
"Greenflation" has become a factor to countries in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Vietnam, in lowering their commitments to renewable energy targets. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, the weakening currency is hindering the funding for decarbonization effo
April 01, 2024Indonesian startup offers decarbonization solutions to fill green financing gap
Indonesian energy startup enables both non-state entities and individuals to participate in the nation's carbon reduction efforts through effective greenhouse gas projects and tree planting initiatives.
March 29, 20242025 World Expo Osaka to display carbon-capturing concrete dome
2025 World Exposition in Osaka will exhibit a dome made from a new form of carbon-capturing concrete, with the potential to make a huge impact in greening the construction sector, which currently make up for 40% of greenhouse emissions worldwide.
March 26, 2024Thai study warns of 32% GDP impact if decarbonization efforts fail to keep up
The impact of carbon tariffs from Europe and the United States is gradually becoming evident. The Kasikorn Research Center estimating that Thailand could face significant economic losses if it fails to keep pace with the low-carbon measures adopted by oth
March 26, 2024TPIPP announces goal of 100% renewable use by 2026
TPI Polene Power (TPIPP), the leading developer and operator of waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in Thailand based on capacity, plans to reduce coal usage next year with the goal of achieving 100% renewable fuel utilization by 2026.
March 26, 2024Amazon, Iberdrola sign 159 MW wind power PPA
Amazon announced on 20 a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with Spanish renewable energy company Iberdrola, with the US retail giant procuring 159 MW from the UK-based East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm.