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June 19, 2025
EnergyOMNI: A new paradigm in media-driven industry intelligence — interview with Xin-En Wu, founder of EnergyOMNI
As the founder of the bilingual energy media platform EnergyOMNI, Xin-En Wu has become a prominent observer and active participant in Taiwan's evolving energy policy and transition landscape.
June 18, 2025H&M’s 9 carbon reduction strategies and Patagonia’s material-based approach to net zero
The global push for sustainability has reached the fashion industry, with Swedish fashion giant H&M leading emissions reduction rankings.
June 18, 2025Next-gen virtual power plants: Enel X on building a resilient Taiwanese grid
"Everyone has heard of Virtual Power Plants but may not fully grasp their definition or the problems they truly solve," states Roger Chen, Head of Enel X Taiwan."
June 17, 2025Real-world return on climate adaption investments wildly underestimated, report finds
Poor, climate-vulnerable nations have made a case for wealthy nations to pay hundreds of billions for climate adaption and resilience. But while making big promises, actual funding by wealthy nations has repeatedly fallen far short of what’s needed.
June 16, 2025Philippines bets on natural gas to accelerate renewable energy
A new law paving the way for the promotion of natural gas has been labelled an “insult” by climate campaigners.
June 13, 2025Decarbonizing industry: How Vietnam’s steelmakers respond to EU's CBAM
The EU’s CBAM, starting in 2027, will impose carbon tariffs on high-emission imports—posing a major challenge to Vietnam’s steel exports. In response, Hoa Phat and VNSteel are stepping up decarbonization efforts and investing in green energy.
June 13, 2025Brazil’s civil society pledges tested as COP30 climate summit approaches
Hopes of real civil influence at November’s UN negotiations in Belém are being undermined by costs, bureaucracy and mixed messaging.
June 12, 2025Vietnam launches emissions trading pilot amid doubts over effectiveness
Vietnam has taken a significant step in developing its carbon market, unveiling pilot emissions trading plans for three major carbon-intensive industries.
June 12, 2025After Trump cut funding for energy transitions overseas, could China step in?
Chinese international cooperation mechanisms such as the Belt and Road Initiative could fill the gaps left by US withdrawal, writes Zhou Xiaozhu.
June 11, 2025Sarawak partners with Chinese firms to develop 1 GW floating solar project at Bakun Reservoir
On June 10, the government of Sarawak announced a partnership with China’s China Three Gorges International Corporation (CTGI) and Shanghai Electric to jointly develop a large-scale floating solar project at the Bakun Reservoir.