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Malaysia’s Mangrove Restoration Program Gets Private Backing
Malaysia , Nov 08, 2024
Malaysia is scaling up its coastal conservation efforts, with the country’s largest palm oil firms stepping in to fund mangrove...
Amazon employees warned of being fired for speaking out environmental issues
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice claim some workers were threatened with dismissal for publicly criticizing the company's environmental stance. Activists are demanding Amazon reduce emissions, limit fossil fuel partnerships, and cease supporting politicians perceived as anti-environmental.
Malaysia’s EPF Faces Pressure Over Climate-Linked Investments
Malaysia , Apr 8, 2025
Malaysia’s largest pension fund, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), is under growing scrutiny from environmental groups and civil society over...
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions that countries rushing to replace Russian energy supplies may undermine climate goals by defaulting to high-carbon alternatives, calling fossil fuel addiction a path to "mutually assured destruction"
Laos’ Hydropower Boom Comes at a High Environmental Cost
Laos , Jan 27, 2025
Laos has emerged as a major player in Southeast Asia’s energy landscape, aggressively expanding its hydropower capacity to meet...
UK financial system threatened by climate change
The Bank of England is implementing rigorous climate stress tests for financial institutions to measure and manage potential economic losses caused by environmental changes, highlighting the interconnection between environment and economy.
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Asia is investing over $350 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, aiming to reduce coal usage. While these projects could help lower emissions, they also risk prolonging fossil fuel dependency and potentially slowing renewable energy adoption.
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
Germany's government unveiled a comprehensive energy reform package aimed at dramatically increasing renewable power generation. The 600-page "Easter package" prioritizes wind and solar energy expansion, streamlining bureaucratic processes and targeting nearly 100% renewable electricity by 2035. This strategic move addresses climate goals and reduces dependence on Russian energy imports.
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Faces Worst Saltwater Intrusion in Years
Vietnam , Apr 25, 2025
The Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s agricultural heartland, is experiencing its worst saltwater intrusion in years — a crisis being blamed on...
Top investment manager says climate crisis could reshape finance
Top investment leader predicts climate crisis will transform financial markets, signaling major shift in corporate investment strategies driven by environmental sustainability concerns
