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August 05, 2024
Global surge in AI sparks race for green data centers
With AI's huge energy demands driving up carbon emissions, "green data centers" have emerged, drawing investments from tech companies like Google and Microsoft to meet increasing computing power demand while minimizing environmental impact. Southeast Asia
August 05, 2024Will ‘loss and damage’ climate funding reach ocean communities?
The compensation fund could help fishers from small island and coastal states, but many challenges remain.
July 23, 2024Malaysia's digital investment surges with data centers comprising 76%
According to recent official statistics from Malaysia, from 2021 to the first half of 2024, the overall digital investment reached 162 billion Malaysian Ringgit (about 36.7 billion USD), with data centers accounting for the highest proportion at 76%. This
July 22, 2024Truth behind Amazon's 100% renewable energy claim
Amazon has released the 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting a significant milestone of achieving 100% renewable energy use, seven years ahead of its 2030 target. However, this achievement has been met with skepticism from within the company.
July 17, 2024Vietnam's DPPA faces challenges despite positive green energy, data center outlook
Vietnam has approved DPPA, opening up a new era of green energy liberalization and new investment opportunities. However, the implementation of the DPPA still has several challenges to address, divided into regulatory, cost, and technical issues.
July 16, 2024Carbon capture startup raises $37 million to turn CO2 into rock
Carbon capture technology is advancing rapidly and continues to attract significant investment from venture capital firms. Oman-based startup 44.01, which is developing a method to inject carbon dioxide into rocks, announced on the 15th that it has comple
July 16, 2024Thailand to open DPPA to attract data center investment
To attract foreign investment, particularly from data centers, the Thai government intends to open up Direct Power Purchase Agreements (DPPA), allowing businesses to directly purchase green electricity from power generators.
July 16, 2024Shipping industry struggles with decarbonization amid green fuel supply, policy challenges
The shipping industry is facing immense pressure to reduce emissions due to underdeveloped decarbonization technologies and tightening carbon tax policies. Major players like Maersk and Taiwan’s top shipping companies—Evergreen, Wan Hai, and Yang Ming—are
July 10, 2024Google bets on carbon removal amid AI-driven emission surge
Google's previously acclaimed operational carbon neutrality was disrupted last year. Instead of relying on carbon offset, Google is now focusing on developing carbon removal technologies to compensate for the remaining emissions they can't reduce.
July 09, 2024Johor Plantation Group to raise $156 million in IPO to fund green initiatives
Johor Plantation Group (JPG), a Malaysian palm oil manufacturer, officially listed on Bursa Malaysia on July 9. The IPO is expected to raise MYR 735 million (about USD 156 million), which will be used for green production and reforestation.