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August 16, 2024
Orsted open to using Chinese wind turbines
China’s low-cost wind turbines are flooding into Europe, raising concerns among local companies. Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer, has also indicated that it may consider importing turbines or technology from China
August 15, 2024
What makes energy renewable? Definitions, trends, and challenges
Traditional fossil fuels emit significant amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and making the shift to renewable energy such as solar and wind to reduce carbon footprints. This article will explore what renewable energy is, how it dif
August 07, 2024
One-third of voluntary carbon market credits fail to meet additionality standards: ICVCM
Due to a lack of additionality, nearly one-third of carbon credits in the global voluntary carbon market do not meet high-quality standards, according to ICVCM.
August 06, 2024
Understanding carbon credits: A guide to Taiwan's carbon credit trading and regulatory landscape
While carbon dioxide is seen as the primary culprit of global warming, carbon credits are treated as a tradable commodity in financial markets. This article will explore what carbon credits are, how they can be obtained through activities like tree planti
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 02, 2024
Green energy unveiled: Types, analysis, and Taiwan’s renewable revolution
In addition to aligning with international environmental trends, renewable energy can enhance a company’s social responsibility image, attracting more consumers and investors. This article will introduce what green energy is, its types, and the trends wor
August 01, 2024
New SBTi research highlights importance of carbon credit quality, expert says
SBTi's draft on Scope 3 carbon credits is delayed, with a report showing most carbon credits fail to meet climate goals. Industry researcher warns that this highlights the increasing importance of carbon credit quality.
July 26, 2024
Can Paris 2024 fulfill its promise of the greenest Olympics ever?
The 2024 Paris Olympics begin today, marking the city's third time hosting the Games in a century. It aims to be the "greenest Olympics in history," with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental protection.
July 22, 2024
Truth 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, 2024
China's Wuhan residents pioneer a winning formula for rooftop solar
Jianshe’s residents in Wuhan have assigned their rooftop-usage rights to an external solar-power company. The community’s project suggests emissions-reduction work must benefit everybody to succeed.