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Read More thailand-turns-to-mangrove-carbon-credits-despite-scepticism
September 30, 2024 Sustainability

Thailand turns to mangrove carbon credits despite scepticism

The country aims to bring thousands of hectares of mature mangroves into its new carbon market, but local communities are concerned about the consequences.

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September 30, 2024 Sustainability

Explainer: China’s carbon market to cover steel, aluminium and cement in 2024

China’s national emissions trading scheme (ETS) is already the world’s biggest carbon market.

Read More fashion-greenwashing:-a-deceptive-trend
September 30, 2024 Sustainability

Fashion greenwashing: a deceptive trend

The fashion industry faces huge sustainability challenges. But the bigger challenge is for consumers to work out who’s genuine and who’s not.

Read More us-gas-car-sales-down-1%-in-q2,-down-14%-compared-to-q2-2019
September 30, 2024 Manufacturing

US Gas Car Sales Down 1% in Q2, Down 14% Compared To Q2 2019

Overall, gas car sales decreased by 1% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023. Looking back further, US gas car sales are down 14% compared to pre-pandemic Q2 2019. Looking at all auto sales, the market is just down 8% in that period, showing how much more g...

Read More ev-infrastructure-in-small-towns-neglected,-and-what-i’m-doing-about-it-—-new-mobility-congress
September 30, 2024 Manufacturing

EV Infrastructure In Small Towns Neglected, And What I’m Doing About It — New Mobility Congress

A few days ago, I shared with you my planned attendance at the New Mobility Congress organized by the Polish New Mobility Association in Łódź, Poland, for the whole EV related industry of the CEE region. Once again, it lived up to my expectations, de...

Read More serious-money-—-$43-million-—-behind-100%-wind-power-for-cargo-ships
September 30, 2024 Manufacturing

Serious Money — $43 Million — Behind 100% Wind Power For Cargo Ships

The French startup VELA just nailed down $43 million in funding to bring wind power back to the sea cargo shipping industry on a high tech trimaran. The post Serious Money — $43 Million — Behind 100% Wind Power For Cargo Ships appeared first on Clean...

Read More how-floating-solar-is-carving-out-space-in-the-renewable-energy-landscape
September 30, 2024 Manufacturing

How Floating Solar Is Carving Out Space In The Renewable Energy Landscape

Floating solar projects enable water treatment systems and other facilities to generate renewable energy within their property, without impinging on land needed for other uses. The post How Floating Solar Is Carving Out Space In The Renewable Energy ...

Read More european-ev-sales-are-up-&-down,-ford-starts-electric-capri-production-in-germany
September 30, 2024 Manufacturing

European EV Sales Are Up & Down, Ford Starts Electric Capri Production In Germany

EV sales in Germany are off by a third but trending up in other European countries as more customers discovery the joy of electric motoring. The post European EV Sales Are Up & Down, Ford Starts Electric Capri Production In Germany appeared fir...

Read More bidirectional-charging-—-v2x-—-in-australia
September 29, 2024 Manufacturing

Bidirectional Charging — V2X — In Australia

As we commence our bush fire and flood season here in the Southern Hemisphere, the conversation continues in the electric vehicle community about the use of privately owned battery electric vehicles as an emergency backup in a crisis, or even possibl...