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May 13, 2024
Eurostar pledges to achieve 100% renewable energy usage by 2030
The high-speed train service "Eurostar," spanning five European countries, has recently released its first sustainability report.
May 10, 2024SM Supermalls launches its biggest solar panel system in Santa Rosa
The shopping center developer SM Supermalls, a subsidiary of the Philippines' largest retail firm SM Prime, has recently unveiled the company’s largest self-used rooftop solar PV system at SM City in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
May 09, 2024Malaysia, Japan try out recycling dead palm trees into biomass
Researchers from Malaysia and Japan test process converting felled palm trees into renewable biomass energy.
May 06, 2024Researchers create device to consume CO2 to generate electricity
Australian researchers have built an electrical generator that consumes carbon dioxide, produces electricity, and emits no exhausts. They believe this technology could revolutionize industrial-scale carbon capture method.
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.
April 24, 2024Global plastic treaty talks face uncertainty amid opposition from oil and gas producers
“Global plastic treaty” took place on Apr. 23 in Ottawa, where international representatives gathered to discuss on how to halt plastic pollution. However, with opposition from major oil and gas countries, reaching a consensus on the draft remains uncerta
April 23, 2024Carbon capture can help reduce Singapore’s emissions, but huge challenges remain
The Singapore government has said that it will boost research and development in carbon capture and storage (CCS). However, to scale up the technology, there are still many obstacles, leading some question whether CCS can be a long-term solution.
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.
March 27, 2024Citicore initiates construction of 240 MW solar project in the Philippines
Citicore Renewable Energy held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a 240 MW solar power project on 24. This marks the company's dedication to promoting sustainable energy in the Philippines.
March 22, 2024Off-grid solar lights up lives in Indonesian remote village
Life in the village of Laindeha on the island of Sumba, Indonesia, used to grind to a halt at sunset. However, everything transformed three years ago with the introduction of electricity.