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China’s Rare Earth Export Rules Ignite Global Production Efforts but Challenges Remain

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Summary: China’s new licensing rules on rare earth exports drive US and European initiatives to develop processing capabilities amid significant challenges. New Chinese government rules now require licenses to export some critical rare earth elements, especially heavy ones used in high-performance magnets. This regulatory change has sparked efforts in the United States and Europe to […]

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Quezon City Bans Single-Use Plastics to Boost Sustainability and Circular Economy

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Summary: Quezon City implements a pioneering ban on single-use plastics in government facilities as of April 21, 2025, to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable business growth. Starting April 21, 2025, Quezon City has banned single-use plastics in all government facilities. This policy, under Executive Order No. 3, Series of 2025, builds on earlier environmental

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Financial Benefits Drive U.S. Interest in Rooftop and Community Solar Adoption

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Summary: A new study reveals financial incentives, more than environmental concerns, primarily motivate U.S. adults to adopt rooftop and community solar power. A new study from Ohio State University reveals that financial incentives—such as lower utility bills and protection from rising electricity rates—are the primary motivators for U.S. adults considering solar energy. Practical benefits outweigh

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Southeast Asia’s Mixed Progress Toward 2030 Clean Energy Goals

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Summary: Southeast Asia shows uneven progress on renewable energy targets crucial for global climate goals, highlighting challenges and investment opportunities. As the world marks Earth Day 2025, an urgent call to triple global clean electricity capacity by 2030 resonates worldwide. Southeast Asia presents a mixed picture in its pursuit of these ambitious renewable energy targets,

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US Imposes Record-High Solar Tariffs, Deeply Impacting Southeast Asia’s Solar Industry

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Summary: The US has imposed unprecedented tariffs on solar panel exports from Southeast Asia, reshaping the regional solar manufacturing landscape and causing major business shifts and local job impacts. In an effort to curb alleged dumping and subsidies, the United States has announced record-high tariffs on solar panel exports from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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Ecuador’s Legal Victory for Nature: A New Era in Environmental Protection

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Summary: Ecuador’s constitutional Rights of Nature laws empower ecosystems legally, pioneering global environmental protection. Imagine a world where Mother Earth could take legal action against those harming her. Ecuador, a megadiverse country in South America, has pioneered this transformative concept through the constitutional Rights of Nature laws. These laws grant ecosystems legal rights, shifting the

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EPA’s Endangerment Finding Reconsideration Threatens Climate Progress and Business Opportunities

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Summary: EPA’s 2025 reassessment of the 2009 endangerment finding risks reversing critical climate protections and impacting innovation. In March 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a controversial reassessment of its 2009 ‘endangerment finding,’ which confirmed that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions threaten public health and welfare. This finding is the legal basis for federal

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Singapore Champions Clean Energy Trade Amid Geopolitical Shifts

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Summary: Singapore is leveraging climate initiatives and cross-border clean energy trade to navigate geopolitical and economic challenges, highlighting new business opportunities in ASEAN and beyond. Singapore is actively repositioning itself to address intensified geopolitical tensions and economic challenges. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong recently outlined strategic moves to leverage climate and clean energy initiatives to navigate

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Inner Mongolia: A Green Power Bank Leading China’s Renewable Energy Revolution

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Summary: Inner Mongolia is a pioneer in China’s renewable energy sector, combining vast resources and ecological restoration to lead green growth. Inner Mongolia, a vast autonomous region in northern China, is emerging as a key player in the country’s green energy transformation. The region combines rich renewable resources with successful ecological restoration, proving that environmental

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Renewing the Ganga Water Treaty: A Climate-Resilient Opportunity for India-Bangladesh Cooperation

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Summary: The Ganga Water Treaty renewal in 2026 presents an urgent chance for India and Bangladesh to address climate challenges and improve equitable water sharing. The Ganga Water Treaty, signed in 1996 between India and Bangladesh, governs the water sharing of the transboundary Ganga River. This vital treaty, essential for bilateral relations, is set to

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