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June 03, 2025
Brazil leads BRICS amid growing US-China tensions
The Latin American country seeks to balance its BRICS leadership with pragmatism and broader multilateral goals ahead of COP30.
April 30, 2025Chinese battery tech dominance reshapes Indonesia’s supply chain
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) has withdrawn from Indonesia’s high-profile Project Titan, a move that has sparked renewed debate within the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain industry. _1234b
April 30, 2025Trump’s first 100 days: Rethinking ESG as companies navigate tariff uncertainty
As climate change skeptic Donald Trump returns to the White House. In this climate of uncertainty, how can businesses respond in the short term while planning for long-term decarbonization?
April 28, 2025Q&A: Can Trump really approve mining in international waters?
Environmental lawyer Duncan Currie discusses fears deep sea miners could bypass a UN agreement and apply to mine under US law.
April 16, 2025Vietnam eyes 30% carbon offset cap to ease corporate burden
Vietnam is set to launch a pilot carbon credit trading scheme this year, with regulations still under development regarding the percentage of emissions that businesses can offset using carbon credits.
April 15, 2025Google, Baseload sign first geothermal energy CPPA to power Taiwan's data centers
Global geothermal developer Baseload Capital and Google today announced the signing of the first corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for carbon-free geothermal energy in Taiwan.
April 09, 2025Innovators battling wildfires with AI, drones & fungi get $50k grants to scale up
To address the devastating effects of wildfires, the nonprofit Conservation X Labs (CXL) and its partners have awarded $50,000 each to 12 shortlisted teams seeking to scale up novel technologies and processes to lower wildlife risk.
April 08, 2025EU struggles with growing internal pushback over climate policy
Pressure is mounting within the European Union to ease climate regulations, with influential lawmakers calling for a lower 2040 emissions target.
March 31, 2025Myanmar earthquake triggers widespread power outages, fuel shortages
A devastating 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread power outages and fuel shortages. The disaster has led to panic buying of generators among residents, while rescue teams face difficulties accessing the hardest-hit areas.
March 26, 2025Petersberg Climate Dialogue sets stage for COP30 without U.S. at table
The 16th Petersberg Climate Dialogue was held on March 25 in Berlin, Germany. This two-day meeting will decide the agenda for the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil later this year.