| By Eliana Pisons | Technology, sustainability, and security experts gathered in Tokyo for the annual US-Japan Council conference, sharing groundbreaking insights and innovations.
Monday, April 13
EPA Awards $2.29B to Opportunity Finance Network for Clean Energy
| By Xuan Zhong | The EPA’s $2.29B clean energy investment through OFN is a major commitment to addressing the climate crisis, promoting environmental justice, and increasing access to capital.
Diplomatic Dynamics: US-China Relations In The Energy Sector
| By Linyi Zheng | US legislative actions have highlighted the increasing scrutiny and regulation of international energy transactions concerning blocking the potential sale of US Strategic Petroleum Reserves to China.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Indigenous Communities in the Energy Transition
| By Ava Wong | Mining for critical minerals needed for clean energy disproportionately affects Indigenous people. DEI policies are therefore crucial for a culturally sustainable energy transition.
Defying the Energy Transition: ExxonMobil’s Standoff with Climate Defenders
| By Linyi Zheng | ExxonMobil launched a legal offensive against ESG advocacy investment institutions Arjuna Capital and Follow This to stifle the organizations’ emission reduction proposals.
U.S. and Philippines Forge Landmark Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
| By Eliana Pisons | The Philippines and the United States signed a deal on November 17, 2023, creating a nuclear energy cooperation framework between the two countries.
Google and Fervo Open Nevada Geothermal Energy Plant
| By Xuan Zhong | With the opening of its new geothermal energy plant in Nevada, Google is moving forward with its goal of being carbon-free by 2030.
COP28 Urges Tripling of Renewable Energy By 2030
| By Linyi Zheng | The COP28 UN group will meet in Dubai November 30th to December 12th to discuss tripling renewable energy usage.
China Expands Trade and Energy Deals with Arab States
| By Linyi Zheng | China highlighted increased Middle East trade and energy deals and initiatives at last week’s 6th China-Arab States Expo held in Yinchuan, China.
Pulsar Looks To Fusion Future in Space
| By Xuan Zhong | Pulsar Fusion, a UK space firm, is working on a notional rocket engine design using an innovative Direct Fusion Drive to generate thrust from nuclear fusion.