Asia-Pacific
From waste to power: How floating solar panels on wastewater ponds could help solve NZ’s electricity security crisis
Floating solar panels on wastewater ponds could cut energy costs, reduce algae growth, and boost New Zealand’s power supply.
Australia’s Fortescue signs $2.8 billion green equipment deal with Liebherr
Ore miner Fortescue signs billion-dollar deal for developing one of the world's largest zero-emission mining fleets.
Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle
A G7-backed plan to close coal plants in emerging markets faces delays, with Indonesia's Cirebon-1 deal still unresolved.
Australia’s Macquarie to take minority stake in D.E. Shaw’s green energy arm for up to $1.73 billion
Macquarie Group is investing up to $1.73 billion for a minority stake in D.E. Shaw's green energy arm, signaling strong demand for renewable...
China’s Leapmotor and Stellantis open orders in Europe for budget EVs
MILAN (Reuters) -China’s Leapmotor is set to start taking orders in Europe for a city car and an SUV, the automaker and its...
Singapore’s Temasek sets aside $77 million to support climate action initiatives
SINGAPORE – Singaporean state-owned investor Temasek said on Monday that it is setting aside S$100 million ($77.43 million) as a community gift to...
SAIC Volkswagen says adjusting plant base “necessary”
Planned production cuts at the partnership's Nanjing plant are "normal and necessary" business decisions, they say.
Leading climate activist released from Vietnam jail
Environmental campaigning activist released just ahead of Vietnamese leader's trip to the United Nations General Assembly.
How well are NZ companies reporting their climate impacts? Our new tracker shows very mixed results
Most NZ companies have emission targets, but lack detailed plans and transparency, the Climate Action Tracker Aotearoa finds.
India is in the midst of an electric vehicle revolution — and Australia should tap in
India’s electric vehicle market is booming, with sales surpassing 4.1M by March 2024, offering diverse EV options and rapid growth.
