Microbes bliss out on white noise, scientists find sound sweet spot that could reverse landscape damage
‘Sound bathing’ can benefit more than just humans, with a study from an Australian university finding even microorganisms enjoy white noise that can help restore degraded landscapes.
Read MoreJapanese steelmaker facing ‘impossible’ net-zero challenge, report says
One of Japan’s largest steelmakers is not on track to meet its own stated climate commitments, an Asia-focused think tank has found, saying net zero will be “impossible”.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Coal still central to emissions-heavy steelmaking, commodities report finds
Metallurgical coal demand is not decreasing in the short or medium term despite calls for steelmakers and the iron ore miners who supply them to cut emissions using new technology.
Read MoreLaos, Australia, and GGGI consult on Article 6
Laos, which is chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year, held an event Thursday to consult on Article 6, while it also hosted a meeting of ASEAN energy ministers.
Read MoreAustralia pledges cash for SAF pilot
Australia has pledged more cash towards creating its own supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with funding of A$36.8 million ($25.3 mln) coming from Canberra and ground zero for jet-zero Queensland.
Read MoreMiner signs on for 360 battery-powered mining haul trucks in decarbonisation push
A large Australian iron ore miner with huge decarbonisation and green energy dreams took a step closer to achieving that Wednesday with the signing of a $2.8 billion deal to electrify two-thirds of its haul truck fleet in the north of Western Australia.
Read MoreSingapore bank moves on EUA trade for Asian shippers as ETS expands
Singapore’s DBS bank announced Tuesday it will offer financing and hedging services for allowances under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) as shipping companies outside the EU are now included in emissions calculations, becoming the first Southeast Asian bank to do so.
Read MorePertamina moves to expand role in emerging CCS market
Indonesian state-owned oil company Pertamina on Monday announced two of its subsidiaries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that over time will see the company enter the market for transport of liquid CO2 (LCO2).
Read MoreWaste giant says emissions cuts on track for 1.5C-aligned climate target
One of Australia’s largest waste and landfill gas producers is on track to meet climate targets that it says fully align with a Paris 1.5C scenario.
Read MoreSarawak coal mine poses significant carbon risk, more transparency needed -watchdog
The continued existence of a large thermal coal mine in Sarawak, Malaysia, goes against the nation’s climate commitments and the opacity surrounding environmental approvals to its extension is a problem, an environment watchdog said Friday.
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