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April 02, 2025
EU reconsiders 2035 combustion engine ban as U.S. tariff threat looms
The European Commission has officially proposed extending the deadline for car manufacturers to meet emission reduction targets, granting them an additional two-year grace period.
April 02, 2025South Korea wildfires killed at least 30 people fueled by climate change
At least 30 people were killed and more than 48,000 hectares, or 119,000 acres, of land was burned in fires that raged over the last week of March in South Korea, media reported.
April 02, 2025Thailand accelerates SAF development with public-private collaboration
To speed up the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the Thai government is partnering with six major local companies and their affiliates to establish a waste cooking oil-based SAF feedstock supply chain.
April 01, 2025Vietnam’s FIT policy overhaul triggers industry bankruptcy fears
Vietnam’s government is conducting a comprehensive review of its feed-in tariff (FIT) regulations, a move that could significantly cut revenue for some operating renewable energy projects. This has sparked concern among industry players, who have filed a
April 01, 2025How China, Indonesia’s coal provinces can learn from each other
Coal-dependent regions have much experience to share on the energy transition, write two authors from China and Indonesia.
March 31, 2025Mizuho joins NextGen as first Japanese bank to invest in carbon removal credits
Mizuho Financial Group has announced its entry into the NextGen platform as a carbon credit buyer, marking a first for Japan’s banking industry.
March 31, 2025Myanmar earthquake triggers widespread power outages, fuel shortages
A devastating 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread power outages and fuel shortages. The disaster has led to panic buying of generators among residents, while rescue teams face difficulties accessing the hardest-hit areas.
March 31, 2025German courts ban Lufthansa, Adidas’ alleged greenwashing claims
NGO Environmental Action Germany (DUH) has won separate greenwashing lawsuits against airline Lufthansa and apparel company Adidas on the grounds of misleading consumers with sustainability claims.
March 28, 2025European airlines push back against EU's SAF mandates amid cost concerns
The EU's push to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has sparked strong backlash from the aviation industry.
March 28, 2025Renewables spurred by geopolitical upheaval, can help prevent conflict, IRENA says
Geopolitical disruption through events like Russia’s war on Ukraine or a new transatlantic rift can speed up the rapid build-up of renewable energies, says Francesco La Camera, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).