President Marcos signs order to establish a national carbon pricing system, aligning with global climate goals.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of a carbon market framework to help the Philippines meet its climate targets. The move aims to price carbon emissions and incentivize businesses to adopt cleaner technologies.
The framework will be developed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in collaboration with other agencies. It follows global trends in carbon pricing, including cap-and-trade systems, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
California’s largest community choice energy provider locks in long-term savings with innovative financing.
The Clean Power Alliance has closed a $1.4 billion prepay bond to fund renewable energy projects, reducing long-term costs for ratepayers. The financing model allows the alliance to lock in energy prices and accelerate its transition to clean power.
New capacity boosts renewable energy output in Maharashtra, supporting India’s clean energy targets.
Juniper Green Energy has commissioned an additional 65.40 MW of wind power capacity in Maharashtra. The expansion is part of India’s push to meet its renewable energy goals and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Global leaders warn of accelerating biodiversity loss despite progress in conservation efforts.
The United Nations biodiversity conference has delivered a stark assessment of the world’s ecological crisis. Delegates emphasized the need for stronger policies to protect ecosystems and halt species decline by 2030.
Farmers face mounting losses as prolonged dry spells threaten crop yields and livestock health.
The US agriculture sector is grappling with worsening drought conditions that are straining water supplies and reducing harvests. Analysts warn of significant economic losses if conditions do not improve, with ripple effects on food prices and rural communities.
Consumer group sues over government-certified 'carbon neutral' products, alleging misleading claims.
An Australian energy provider is facing a class action lawsuit over its 'carbon neutral' product certifications. The case highlights growing scrutiny of greenwashing in corporate sustainability claims and the reliability of government endorsements.
Justices grapple with liability for historical emissions in landmark case.
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether companies should be held financially responsible for climate damages linked to their past emissions. The case could set a precedent for future climate litigation and corporate accountability.
Microsoft is reportedly reconsidering its pledge to power data centers with 100% clean energy by 2030. The shift raises concerns about the tech giant’s commitment to sustainability amid growing data center energy demands.
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Daily Puzzle — Sustainability Mini-Crossword
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ACROSS 1. The colour of the sustainable economy - and what you recycle for (5) 4. Accumulate, as carbon does in the atmosphere (5) 5. What COP negotiators trade at the summit (5)
DOWN 1. Wheat, rice or maize - a staple crop (5) 2. To ___ a price, as carbon markets do to emissions (5) 3. Gets closer - what the planet is doing to the 1.5 C limit (5)
Green Radar — this edition’s AI footprint
8,724 AI tokens ≈ 4.4 Wh ≈ 1.1 g CO2e — about 1 minutes of video streaming. Estimate under the Climb methodology (Luccioni et al. 2024); EU-average grid (Ember 2023). Exact token counts reported by the model provider.
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