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October 09, 2024
AI's rising energy demands propel tech giants into nuclear investments
As major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft explore nuclear energy to address the surging electricity demands of data centers, Google executives recently indicated that the company is also assessing the feasibility of using nuclear power.
September 23, 2024Microsoft’s nuclear power deal propels Three Mile Island restart
Constellation Energy recently announced a power purchase agreement with Microsoft to prepare for the restart of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. However, the plan has not yet received approval from federal, state, and local governments.
September 20, 2024Vietnam’s mangroves, seaweed offer huge blue carbon potential
With a coastline extending over 3,000 kilometers, Vietnam, blessed with a unique geographical environment, is actively exploring new opportunities in blue carbon.
September 18, 2024Singapore companies face 'minimal impact' from carbon tax hike: Survey
Starting this year, Singapore has increased its carbon tax to SGD 25 per ton (about 19 USD) and announced plans for further increases, aiming to encourage companies to accelerate their carbon reduction efforts.
September 16, 2024Indonesia’s new government targets $65 bln green fund through carbon credit revenues
Indonesia's new government intends to establish a green fund, raising capital through the production and sale of nature-based carbon removal credits to invest in more green projects and achieve a net-zero goal by 2060.
September 12, 2024Google invests $10 mln in Holocene to tackle carbon capture’s cost ‘holy grail’
American tech giant Google has announced a partnership with carbon capture startup Holocene, signing a contract worth up to $10 million. Starting in 2030, Google plans to purchase carbon credits at a very low price of $100 per ton.
September 02, 2024Custos teams up with Systex to empower ESG in a novel, engaging way using Carbon Handprints
Custos is spearheading efforts to make businesses more environmentally friendly, teaming up with Systex to lead the charge. You've probably heard about carbon footprints, but have you ever thought about carbon handprints?
August 30, 2024Five Apps help you track, offset your carbon emissions
There are many mobile applications (apps) available that assist in calculating carbon emissions, with some even offering rewards to boost motivation for reducing emissions. Here are five commonly used apps and tools for carbon reduction.
August 28, 2024Singapore startup's immersion cooling technology halves data center energy consumption
Data center startup Sustainable Metal Cloud has introduced an immersion cooling system that reportedly slashes energy consumption by 50% and reduces installation costs by 28% compared to traditional liquid cooling systems.
August 27, 2024Indonesia’s incoming president hopes to implement B50 biodiesel in 2025
To reduce fuel imports and carbon emissions, Indonesia’s incoming president Prabowo Subianto has recently announced that the country will enforce a mandatory B50 biodiesel policy by 2025. This announcement has raised concerns in the industry.