| By Eliana Pisons | COP29 in Baku concluded with no key breakthroughs as Global South nations decried a lack of decisive actions from major polluting countries in fighting climate change.
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US and Japan Spotlight Tech and Sustainability At Annual Conference
| By Eliana Pisons | Technology, sustainability, and security experts gathered in Tokyo for the annual US-Japan Council conference, sharing groundbreaking insights and innovations.
Typhoon Gaemi Leaves a Trail of Destruction in Latest Extreme Weather Event
| By Eliana Pisons | In the latest global warming extreme weather event, Typhoon Gaemi unleashed destruction in Asia, with deaths, damage, and injuries reported in China, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.
Toyota Drives Toward a Hybrid-Powered Horizon
| By Han Tran | While competitors ramp up EV production, Toyota’s focus on hybrids has so far been a success as the company reports a strong revenue of $307B.
Asia Copes with Climate Crisis Amid Soaring Temperatures and Pollution
| By Han Tran | Climate change is a long-standing problem that is only becoming worse, particularly in Asia where temperatures are rising faster than the world average.
Climate Resilience In Spotlight As Record Floods Strike UAE
| By Eliana Pisons | The UAE was hit with catastrophic flooding in April. The floods follow a global trend of extreme weather exacerbated by human-induced climate change.
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.
Dealing with Danger: The Toxic Legacy of PFAS Forever Chemicals
| By Ava Wong | PFAS “Forever Chemicals” found in everyday products have been linked to many health issues. A plant in North Carolina is embroiled in controversy for processing the dangerous chemicals.
New EU Law Empowers Consumers to Combat Greenwashing by 2026
| By Linyi Zheng | The European Parliament approved the new Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition to protect consumers from misleading marketing practices and aid them in making better purchasing decisions by prohibiting deceptive environmental claims.
Japan Charts a Sustainable Future with Ambitious Climate Transition Bonds
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan has demonstrated its commitment to climate finance with the ambitious intention to issue $11 billion in climate transition bonds, set to be released in February.