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August 19, 2024
Electric ships could be a breakthrough for China
As the world’s biggest shipper and commodity trader, China could establish a mature business model for constructing electric ships. It could also build out better recharging infrastructure, bringing further climate, environmental and economic benefits.
August 12, 2024Heat pumps could help cut China’s building CO2 emissions by 75%, says IEA
Wider adoption of heat pumps could accelerate decarbonisation of heating in China’s carbon-intensive buildings and light industry sectors, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) says.
August 05, 2024China shifts to total emissions control as it aims for 2030 carbon peak
To accelerate reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030, China is gradually transitioning its carbon reduction targets from an economic growth-based approach to a total emission control system, marking a shift from past methods.
August 02, 2024Tripling reusability: Carbon Shuttle Technology's innovative recycling revolutionizes metal extraction
Taiwan’s Carbon Shuttle Technology has developed a new material that reduces carbon emissions by 66% and lowers the need for incineration.
June 28, 2024How to cut emissions from ‘big sport’?
With the 2024 Euros and Paris Olympics vowing to be greener, the focus shifts to the challenges of cutting emissions from major sporting events.
June 21, 2024A greenhouse gas shipping levy is on the horizon
A charge on emissions for cargo vessels would become the first global carbon price, but disagreements on system design and starting prices remain.
June 14, 2024Why isn’t China’s emissions growth slowing like its GDP?
Despite slowing GDP growth, coal consumption is on the up, largely due to a failure to improve energy efficiency.
May 27, 2024SKC invests $100 million in world's largest biodegradable plant in Vietnam
Ecovance Vietnam, the subsidiary of SKC Group from South Korea invested approximately $100 million in May to produce biodegradable plastic PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) in the Dinh Vu Industrial Zone in Hai Phong City,
May 22, 2024Japan’s Mizuho to fund coal plant to early shutdown in Southeast Asia
Mizuho Financial Group in Japan has announced a relaxation of investment restrictions on coal-fired power plants. Starting in July, the group will provide financing to assist the early decommissioning of power plants in Southeast Asian countries, becoming
May 06, 2024EU targets greenwashing in aviation industry amid growing environmental concerns
The European Union continues its relentless campaign against corporate greenwashing, with its latest move aimed at the major carbon emitter aviation industry.