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June 13, 2022
Walmart invests in renewable energy to decarbonize its fleet
US retail giant Walmart announced last week that it is testing three types of renewable energy to power its fleet, aiming to save energy and lower emissions.
June 13, 2022European lawmakers reject EU ETS reform but vote to ban diesel cars
Members of the European Parliament (EP) last week rejected proposals to include marine and road transport in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). On the other hand, a proposal to expand its carbon market to all departing flights was approved.
June 10, 2022India eases open access rules in a bid to promote clean energy
To promote renewable generation, purchase and consumption, India’s federal government this week notified the Green Open Access Rules for further easing the access rules for green energy.
June 10, 2022Canada’s newly launched carbon market draws criticism for its price
Canada unveiled on Wednesday its first federal carbon market, enabling governments, businesses and other organizations to offset their carbon dioxide emissions by purchasing credits.
June 09, 2022Vietnam’s state-owned utility aims for 5 GW of renewables by 2025
To meet the growing need for power in national development, the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) plans to ramp up its investment in renewable energy in the next years.
June 09, 2022Travelers can cut carbon footprint under Singapore Airlines’ new scheme
Singapore will introduce a carbon credit program for sustainable aviation fuels in July, providing businesses and travelers with the option of paying additional costs to cut their carbon footprint when flying and transporting goods by air.
June 08, 2022Modhera, home to Sun Temple, becomes India’s first 24/7 solar-powered town
Modhera, in the Indian state of Gujarat, is the country’s first 100% solar-powered town, demonstrating that battery storage may offer 24/7 clean electricity to rural areas.
June 08, 2022Korean companies struggle to join RE100 in market short of clean energy
Korea’s major companies appear to have difficulty committing themselves to 100% renewable energy, owing to a lack of solar, wind, and other cleaner energy options, the country’s industry officials said last week.
June 08, 2022Austria mulls deferring carbon tax as inflation concerns grip market
Due to rising energy prices and public criticism, the Austrian government is considering delaying the implementation of carbon tax until October, reported Euractiv.
June 06, 2022China to source one third of electricity from renewables in 2025
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) unveiled a new road map last Wednesday stating that the government plans to double wind and solar capacity by 2025 while granting licenses for more coal-fired power plants to bolster energy securit