10 dead in eastern china after ship leaks gas

10 dead in eastern China after ship leaks gas

At least ten people died and 19 were injured after carbon dioxide leaked from a cargo ship's fire prevention system in eastern China, local officials said Sunday (May 26).
co2 levels hit historic high

CO2 levels hit historic high

Scientists in the United States have detected the highest levels of planet-warming carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere since records began, sounding new alarm over the relentless rise of man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
chinese korean firms seek investment opportunities in binh phuoc

Chinese, Korean firms seek investment opportunities in Binh Phuoc

A delegation from Food Valley of China (FVC) led by former Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hu Qianwen made a fact-finding tour to the southern province of Binh Phuoc on February 20 to study the possibility of boosting exports via official channels to China.
vietnam takes full turn to renewables by 2050

Vietnam takes full turn to renewables by 2050

Vietnam has significant potential to exploit its renewable energy resources, such as solar photovoltaic, wind, biomass, and hydropower, which can be harnessed to support sustainable growth in the country. Dao Xuan Lai, UNDP assistant country director and team leader of Climate Change and Environment, shares some thoughts about the possibilities of Vietnam undergoing a transition to a low-carbon economy with more renewable energy sources and increased energy efficiency.
climate change could cost us hundreds of billions a year study

Climate change could cost US 'hundreds of billions' a year: Study

TAMPA: Climate change is already hurting the global economy and will cost the US hundreds of billions of dollars annually by century's end unless drastic action is taken to cut carbon emissions, a major US government report warned on Friday (Nov 23).
new service to help companies cut carbon emissions generate savings

New service to help companies cut carbon emissions, generate savings

SINGAPORE: Singapore companies can now subscribe to a service that will help them cut energy usage and carbon emissions by about 10 per cent, and in turn, generate savings.
innovating to deal with urban issues

Innovating to deal with urban issues

In the midst of frenetic urbanisation, the shift to renewable energy and decreasing the country’s carbon footprint is becoming more imperative. AkzoNobel, through innovative solutions, aims to play a key role in addressing these challenges.
city cooperates with osaka to build low carbon society

City cooperates with Osaka to build low-carbon society

Authorities in HCM City and Osaka in Japan yesterday vowed to promote cooperation among the two localities in low-carbon city development at a meeting held in HCM City.
danang lights up with solar power

Danang lights up with solar power

Between 2008 and 2011, the central city of Danang has cut 12,000 tonnes of carbon emissions after developing environmentally friendly electric cars and household solar powered water heaters. Connecting household solar panels to the grid is seen as a positive way to make Danang a ‘green’ city by 2025. Bui Hoai Nam reports.
worlds carbon emissions on the rise again iea

World's carbon emissions on the rise again: IEA

Harmful carbon emissions from energy rose in 2017 for the first time in three years, the International Energy Agency said Thursday (Mar 22), proof that the world's efforts to fight climate change are falling short.
lenovo recalls thinkpad x1 carbon laptops over fire hazard

Lenovo recalls ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops over fire hazard

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade said that Lenovo has determined that a limited number of these laptops may have an unfastened screw that could damage the laptop’s battery, causing overheating and potential fire hazard.
vietnamese students talent flourish at shell eco marathon asia 2018

Vietnamese student's talent flourish at Shell-Eco Marathon Asia 2018

On March 10, Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2018, a highlight of Make the Future Singapore 2018, held at the Changi Exhibition Centre to feature bright energy ideas and solutions that enable human progress towards a low-carbon future.   
global 2 rise in co2 giant leap backwards for humankind

Global 2% rise in CO2 'giant leap backwards for humankind'

BONN: The carbon dioxide emissions that drive global warming, flat since 2014, are set to rise 2 per cent this year, dashing hopes they had peaked, scientists reported at UN climate talks Monday (Nov 13).
concentration of carbon dioxide in atmosphere hits record high un

Concentration of carbon dioxide in atmosphere hits record high: UN

GENEVA: The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has hit a new high, the UN said on Monday (Oct 30), warning that drastic action is needed to achieve targets set by the Paris climate agreement.
kerry gore blast trump climate exit

Kerry, Gore blast Trump climate exit

WASHINGTON: Former US secretary of state John Kerry, an architect of the Paris climate accord, on Sunday (Jun 4) blasted President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the agreement to cut carbon emissions.