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August 29, 2022
European electricity prices reach record high as energy crisis escalates
Electricity prices in Europe jumped to all-time highs on Aug. 26, intensifying the energy crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine as winter nears.
August 26, 2022Gulf Energy, Bangchak shift toward renewables
Thai energy company Gulf Energy Development and petroleum and energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation are committed to promoting clean energy and technology innovations, paving the way for sustainable growth.
August 25, 2022EU 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 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, 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 11, 2022India legislators approve energy conservation bill
The lower house of India’s parliament on August 9 passed a bill to increase the use of renewable energy and make industrial polluters pay a price for the carbon they emit, marking another step toward its climate goals.
August 10, 2022US Senate passes bill with $369 billion in energy, climate spending
Senate Democrats on Sunday delivered President Joe Biden a major victory in the fight against climate change, passing a bill that will direct hundreds of billions of dollars into clean energy sources and accelerate the United States' move away from fossi
August 09, 2022Voluntary carbon market worth $2 billion now
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) now has a real worth of $2 billion, with prices of up to 170 forms of carbon credits on the rise, according to a recent Ecosystem Marketplace (EM) report.