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East Asia’s regional embrace of nuclear power sees Taiwan sitting alone in the corner
In a baffling turn, Taiwan, long a technological and economic powerhouse, has allowed populist politics to sideline science and logic.
East Asia’s petrochemical industry: stuck between tradition and transition
As the global economy begins its gradual but determined pivot towards decarbonisation and renewable energy, East Asia's petrochemical giants now find themselves straddling two competing imperatives – legacy industries and a low-carbon future.
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AI could cut climate emissions
Artificial intelligence has the potential to reduce climate-heating emissions by as much as 5.4bn tonnes annually over the next 10 years.
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“Invisible peril” heatwaves can kill 500,000 people yearly
Recent scientific studies show that up to 500,000 people die annually from extreme heat, surpassing the toll of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods combined.
Farmers powerless to prevent five of the six staple crop yields from plummeting – New Scientist
Efforts by farmers to adapt to rising temperatures will not be enough to prevent severe losses in global staple crop production due to climate change, according to a new study published in New Scientist on June 18.
Where the world is losing tree cover fastest – Statista
North America is close on the heels of Latin America when it comes to tree cover loss, according to data published by the World Resources Institute, Statista reports.
China’s curb on rare earth magnet exports could significantly impact Indian EV manufacturing
India’s automotive sector is navigating an emerging supply-side challenge as China’s recent export controls on rare earth elements and magnets begin to disrupt shipments and strain global supply networks.
Bosnia’s coal plants the biggest polluters in Western Balkans, CEE Bankwatch survey shows
Across the region, six units exceeded their individual ceilings for sulphur dioxide emissions by more than ten times last year, according to a survey by environmental NGO CEE Bankwatch.
World has spent $18.5 trillion globally for climate damage since 2000
Climate disaster-related spending globally has reached $18.5 trillion since 2000, according to a new analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence.
Kazakhstan awards Russia, China one nuclear plant project each, Uzbekistan revises its plan to include large facility
Solution favoured by Astana will help balance relations with Moscow and Beijing.
Bosqar Invest raises €143.2mn with Croatia’s largest corporate sustainability-linked bond
Issuance drew strong demand from both regional and international investors, surpassing its initial target of €110mn.
Why South Korea must prioritise bilateral nuclear research over fragmented one-off projects
Should South Korea continue spreading its efforts across short-term, individual projects – often tied to specific, time-consuming contracts – or should it double down on long-term, bilateral nuclear research partnerships?
Asia surges ahead in global EV race as the West struggles to keep pace
Asia has firmly established itself as the epicentre of the global electric vehicle revolution, driven by a powerful combination of vast consumer markets, robust infrastructure and unparalleled control over essential raw materials.
Central Asia’s agricultural sector facing heat this coming growing season
Dry and warm conditions expected to heighten irrigation needs.
Ocean acidification reaches critical levels, study warns of global marine crisis
Ocean acidification, a key indicator of planetary health, has exceeded safety thresholds on a global scale, according to a major new study published in Global Change Biology.
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Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, opposed by Trump, unravels
One of the most ambitious American offshore wind schemes, Atlantic Shores 1, appears to be unravelling after its developer formally asked New Jersey authorities to cancel key regulatory agreements.
Croatia could source all electricity from renewables by 2030, Greenpeace study finds
Environmental NGO says Croatia could expand its solar power capacity to 5 GW and wind power to 4.2 GW within the next five years.
Global energy investment to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, but problems with grids remain – IEA
Global energy investment is projected to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, despite continued economic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical risks, according to the International Energy Agency.
NEO: Wildberries online retailer voluntarily offset its carbon footprint in Russian Far East
Wildberries, a major online marketplace that operates across Eurasia, has voluntarily offset the carbon footprint of its order pick-up points in the Russian Far East, Russian Forbes reported citing a company statement.
Central Asian states are sharing water resources
Hydropower is part of the equation.