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June 05, 2025
How global EV nickel demand is polluting Indonesia’s indigenous communities
Investigations by environmental groups revealed dangerous heavy metal contamination, deforestation and violations of environmental laws, linking the mining operations to politically exposed persons and global electric vehicle supply chains.
June 04, 2025Digital queue system cuts shipping emissions by up to 24% at U.S. ports
A low-cost digital solution is having an outsized impact on carbon emissions. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California have adopted a vessel queuing system, similar to OpenTable’s reservation model, to manage incoming ships.
June 04, 2025Thailand’s proposed solar law sparks debate over ministerial powers
The Thai government plans to roll out a new bill to promote the adoption of rooftop solar systems among households. By simplifying procedures and reducing costs, the bill aims to increase public willingness to install rooftop solar.
June 04, 2025Voluntary carbon market hits 6 year low, but demand signals underlying strength
The non-profit Ecosystem Marketplace (EM) released its latest research on May 29, revealing that the voluntary carbon market (VCM) has reached its lowest transaction volume in six years.
June 03, 2025Brazil 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.
June 03, 2025AI boom pressures Korea’s next leader to balance nuclear, renewables
As South Korea heads to the polls on June 3 for its presidential election, the two leading candidates’ positions on energy have drawn attention.
June 02, 2025France expands nuclear, green energy cooperation in Southeast Asia
French President Emmanuel Macron recently concluded a multi-country visit to Asia, where energy cooperation—particularly in low-carbon technologies like nuclear—was high on the agenda in meetings with leaders of Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore.
June 02, 2025Malaysia’s Sarawak leads with first local-based sustainability plan
Sarawak, a state in Malaysia, has unveiled the country's first sustainability plan. The framework outlines three core goals, ten strategic thrusts, and 111 action plans, forming the foundation for the state’s transition to net zero.
June 02, 2025Op-Ed: China’s green “overcapacity” is the climate solution the world asked for
China’s green surge offers a historic chance to meet global climate goals – if the world chooses to collaborate, writes Erik Solheim
May 29, 2025Rising emissions from farm equipment could ‘hinder’ China’s net-zero goals
Rapidly rising emissions from China’s agricultural machinery could “hinder” the country’s push to net-zero, according to new research.