Governments and firms under pressure on CO2 as COP nears
June 11, 2021 | 09:00
As a crucial climate summit in the United Kingdom approaches at the end of the year, both nations and corporations are being urged yet again of the importance of contributing towards carbon emissions cuts in order to save the planet from overheating later in the century.
Indonesia pledges to reduce 1.02 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030
June 07, 2021 | 10:51
The Indonesian government has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 41 percent, equivalent to over 1.02 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030.
DPPA pilot to prompt low-carbon adoption
May 12, 2021 | 14:00
Vietnam’s much-awaited direct power purchase agreement pilot will be an effective tool for global companies to meet their sustainability commitments, but it remains to be seen how Vietnam can meet the green energy demand from global businesses.
Methods to achieve growth in tandem with energy goals
May 08, 2021 | 08:00
As Vietnam’s economy is experiencing significant growth, so is its demand for energy consumption. The industrial sector, followed by the transport one, requires the highest growth rate and in fact also consumes the largest amount of energy. Energy efficiency, among others, is an integral part of reaching economic growth with the lowest possible amount of CO2 emissions.
Forests, soil may not keep pace with CO2 emissions, experts warn
March 25, 2021 | 11:19
The world is counting too heavily on soil and plants to soak up planet-ravaging carbon pollution, researchers cautioned Wednesday.
Pooling all efforts for the carbon market
March 02, 2021 | 12:13
The prime minister has assigned relevant ministries and agencies to compile a draft regulation introducing the forest environment and CO2 indexes in accordance with the regulation that localities developing industrial projects and emitting CO2 will be cha
Vietnam leaps on carbon credit craze
February 07, 2021 | 10:00
Once a policy to apply forest environmental and CO2 indicators is officially approved, Vietnam may participate more actively in the sale and purchase of carbon credits for both enterprises and localities.
Hexagon’s solutions to cut emissions
July 21, 2020 | 16:23
The project development arm of Hexagon Holdings Singapore has announced a long-term power purchase agreement with New Wing Interconnect Technology (NWIT) for a rooftop solar system with a nominal power output of six megawatts peak.
Fossil fuel groups 'destroying' climate talks: NGOs
December 07, 2019 | 10:06
Oil and gas groups were accused Saturday of seeking to influence climate talks in Madrid by paying millions in sponsorship and sending dozens of lobbyists to delay what scientists say is a necessary and rapid cut in fossil fuel use.
Natural gas drives record CO2 emissions in 2019
December 04, 2019 | 11:26
Global carbon emissions boosted by soaring natural gas use are set to hit record levels in 2019 despite a decline in coal consumption and a string of countries declaring a climate emergency, researchers said on Wednesday (Dec 4).
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