Technology
Taiwan's Delta pursues green hydrogen to feed clean energy demand
Nvidia supplier steps up efforts to cut emissions amid AI boom
Energy
Australia's Woodside boosts U.S. LNG investments with eye on exports
Energy giant expects friendly American fossil fuel policies under Trump
Energy
JERA and BP to merge offshore wind businesses as costs soar
Japan and British energy giants to invest $5.8bn in 50-50 venture by 2030
Economy
Pakistan's ancient cotton production declines, worsening trade deficit
Debt-ridden country expected to pay $2bn to import cotton as local output falls 33%
Climate Change
Japan to start CO2 storage exploratory drilling in 2025
Government to offer subsidies to spur private investment
Opinion
Culture must be at the heart of climate decision-making
Ecosystems, traditions and identities need to be safeguarded in a sustainable blueprint
Climate Change
Indonesia says Exxon will invest $15bn in carbon storage
Oil heavyweight plans to work with state-owned Pertamina
Society
India has much more to do 40 years after Bhopal tragedy
Activists continue to fight for victims of gas leak and call for greater industrial safety
Technology
Cool job: Japan neck AC chills workers by 20 C as global temps rise
Fujitsu General targets construction and factory crew with wearable device
Policy Asia
Pacific islands split on deep-sea mining as first license application nears
Nauru's project targets vast seabed mineral reserves, but environment alarm grows
Energy
Philippines' Meralco eyes 2026 start for world-leading solar, battery farm
Government looks to boost renewables to 50% of energy mix by 2040
Opinion
Pakistan's Punjab province needs a long-term plan to tackle toxic smog
Actions addressing root causes are the only path to substantive change
Climate Change
U.S. carbon capture pioneer taps Japan's Mitsui, Mitsubishi for funds
JAL, shipper Mitsui O.S.K. Lines also hope to gain decarbonization know-how
Climate Change
Asia-Pacific carbon trade receives a 'groundbreaking' boost
From Indonesia to Japan, billions of dollars worth of projects proliferate
Science
Japan takes first step toward space-based solar power supply
Airborne solar panels to beam back energy in trial of technology
Climate Change
China opens first atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica
Facility aims to observe changes in climate
Automobiles
GM to sell its stake in Michigan battery plant to LG Energy Solution
American automaker to recoup $1bn investment in Lansing facility
International relations
EU shuts out Chinese hydrogen equipment from subsidy program
Effective ban seeks to shield industry after struggles in solar and wind
Electric vehicles
U.S. offers $7.54bn loan to Stellantis, Samsung SDI battery venture
Companies plan 2 electric vehicle lithium-ion battery plants in Indiana
Retail
Japan secondhand stores speed up U.S. and Asia expansion
Geo, Bookoff aim to capitalize on their experience of accurate pricing
Commodities
Indonesia cocoa crunch stuns chocolate makers in Asia
Climate change and farming worries spur push for substitutes as prices soar
Energy
Osaka Gas to build U.S. e-methane procurement network
Japan utility to spend over $650m to build production site in Nebraska or Wyoming
Environment
Local activists and global delegates push against plastic pollution
Experts say cutting waste needs changes to both habits and policies
Environment
Fate of plastic waste workers hangs in the balance during U.N. talks
New research indicates waste workers are at higher risk of health problems
Opinion
COP's Cassandra curse is failing to inspire action
Relentless pursuit of ever-larger pledges has driven the UN climate conference to idealistic zeal
Startups
Foreign tech startups compete to help Vietnam go green
Temasek-sponsored climate contest attracts 500 applicants to better build local connections
Environment
Toxic smog fuels debate over shifting India's capital away from New Delhi
Acrid, choking pollution has been blighting daily life in city of 20m
Climate Change
Ocean carbon capture by U.S. venture to launch as soon as 2026
Captura, backed by JAL and Hitachi, aims to slash costs of CO2 removal
Transportation
Japan's NYK Line eyes world's largest ship recycling operation
Machinery will minimize human involvement in dangerous work
Opinion
The COP circus is broken and needs to be slimmed down
Populist politicians in Global North threaten sustainability of global conference