China’s Rare Earth Export Rules Ignite Global Production Efforts but Challenges Remain
Summary: China’s new licensing rules on rare earth exports drive US and European initiatives to develop processing capabilities amid significant […]
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Quezon City Bans Single-Use Plastics to Boost Sustainability and Circular Economy
Summary: Quezon City implements a pioneering ban on single-use plastics in government facilities as of April 21, 2025, to combat
Financial Benefits Drive U.S. Interest in Rooftop and Community Solar Adoption
Summary: A new study reveals financial incentives, more than environmental concerns, primarily motivate U.S. adults to adopt rooftop and community
Southeast Asia’s Mixed Progress Toward 2030 Clean Energy Goals
Summary: Southeast Asia shows uneven progress on renewable energy targets crucial for global climate goals, highlighting challenges and investment opportunities.
US Imposes Record-High Solar Tariffs, Deeply Impacting Southeast Asia’s Solar Industry
Summary: The US has imposed unprecedented tariffs on solar panel exports from Southeast Asia, reshaping the regional solar manufacturing landscape
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Ecuador’s Legal Victory for Nature: A New Era in Environmental Protection
Summary: Ecuador’s constitutional Rights of Nature laws empower ecosystems legally, pioneering global environmental protection. Imagine a world where Mother Earth
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EPA’s Endangerment Finding Reconsideration Threatens Climate Progress and Business Opportunities
Summary: EPA’s 2025 reassessment of the 2009 endangerment finding risks reversing critical climate protections and impacting innovation. In March 2025,
Singapore Champions Clean Energy Trade Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Summary: Singapore is leveraging climate initiatives and cross-border clean energy trade to navigate geopolitical and economic challenges, highlighting new business
Inner Mongolia: A Green Power Bank Leading China’s Renewable Energy Revolution
Summary: Inner Mongolia is a pioneer in China’s renewable energy sector, combining vast resources and ecological restoration to lead green
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Renewing the Ganga Water Treaty: A Climate-Resilient Opportunity for India-Bangladesh Cooperation
Summary: The Ganga Water Treaty renewal in 2026 presents an urgent chance for India and Bangladesh to address climate challenges