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Climate-neutral industrial alcohol made with renewable electricity appears to be the most suitable synthetic fuel to decarbonize international shipping, researchers from the Institute of Maritime Energy Systems have found.

According to the latest Global Electricity Review from UK-based energy think tank Ember, low-carbon electricity sources accounted for more than 40% of global power generation for the first time in 2024.

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.

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.

A consortium linked to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has built a plant at the Mannheim wastewater treatment plant that cleans generated biogas and uses the resulting CO2 to produce climate-neutral marine fuel using green hydrogen.

The steel sector is “hard-to-abate”, accounting for about 7% of global carbon emissions, which highlights the importance of low-carbon steel. Companies in Japan, South Korea, and China are actively working on research and development in this area.

Vietnam's business giant Vingroup, globally known for its electric vehicles, is set to enter the energy sector, focusing on wind, solar, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plants. The total investment could reach up to $30 billion.

To support energy transition and the green economy, the Indonesian government has officially established a cross-departmental special task force, led by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto.

Despite an oversupply of office buildings in Indonesia, demand for low-carbon offices remains strong. The occupancy rate for green office spaces jumped 73.4% in the second half of last year, with rental prices also increasing, according to a report.

Singapore-based startup Pyxis launched solar-powered electric boats that help reduce costs for river cruise operators and feature Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology to supply low-carbon power, advancing maritime decarbonization.

To attract investment from high-tech industries, the de facto leader of Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party, Thaksin Shinawatra, announced that the government will increase the use of renewable energy sources like solar power.

Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry announced that Singapore has signed carbon credit transfer agreements with three countries to fulfill its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.