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February 19, 2025
Carbon Forward Asia 2025 set for Singapore, exploring latest carbon market trends
Asia-Pacific’s leading annual carbon market event, Carbon Forward Asia 2025, will be held in Singapore from March 4 to 5, bringing together experts from across the region to discuss ASEAN’s carbon markets, emerging opportunities.
February 19, 2025Biodiesel policies under pressure as costs surge, environmental concerns mount
Biodiesel, derived from biomass, faces development challenges due to environmental limitations. Indonesia’s biodiesel policy, which promotes the use of palm oil-based biodiesel, has been impacted by rising costs of fatty acid methyl esters in palm oil.
February 18, 2025Germany’s upcoming election casts shadow on climate policy future
Germany will hold its federal election on Feb. 23, and the results may not be favorable for climate policy development.
February 18, 2025Climate change made LA wildfires 35% more likely under hot, dry conditions: Report
The devastating fires that swept through parts of Los Angeles in January. A recent report finds that climate change made the hot, dry conditions that fueled the deadly fires roughly 35% more likely.
February 17, 2025Thailand’s solvent recycling innovation helps EV, battery makers slash emissions
The carbon reduction effect of electric vehicles is mainly concentrated during driving, while the manufacturing of the vehicle body and batteries still generates significant carbon emissions.
February 17, 2025Singapore explores potential of advanced nuclear technologies
Singapore's current energy mix does not include nuclear power, but it has not ruled out the possibility of adopting nuclear energy in the future.
February 17, 2025Germany election 2025: Front-runner Merz’s ambiguity on climate, energy raises concerns
The conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz is widely tipped to become Germany’s next chancellor – but remains ambiguous on a range of policy fields, notably on energy and climate.
February 17, 2025Indonesia’s risky gamble with sea sand exports
Restarting exports to neighbouring countries could fuel ecological devastation, but a sustainable approach to sand dredging may be possible.
February 14, 2025Step-by-step guide on how to buy carbon credits on Indonesia carbon exchange
The IDX Carbon Exchange, operated by the Indonesia Stock Exchange, was opened to international buyers on Jan. 20. This move has injected much-needed liquidity into the market. But What qualifications and documents are required?
February 14, 2025Vietnam’s green building surge in 2024 surpasses 2030 target
Driven by the global push for net-zero emissions, Vietnam saw a substantial rise in green buildings last year, reaching a total of 559, far surpassing its 2030 target by more than threefold.