As of January 2022 Hawaii no longer has any coal plants on any of its islands. By closing its last coal plant it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 1.5 million metric tons per year. Read more here.

China’s new sword policy forces countries previously sending all their recycled goods to China to invent new ways of dealing with waste. The U.S. currently has little to no infrastructure and the cost to dispose of recyclable waste has only gone up. Read more here.

A french ferry in Marseille now has practically zero emissions. Cutting down on 99.9% of air pollution it now runs on chemical energy. However, this ferry still produces tons of waste all of which is expected to be buried underground. Read more here.

As they produce more clean energy, China needs a method to effectively store electricity. As lithium batteries are increasingly expensive due to a shortage, China has turned toward a new solution: Compressed air energy systems. Read more here.

Many efforts to combat climate change have not been effective to slow down greenhouse gas emissions, which trap the sun’s heat and warm up the planet. One proposed solution is to release sulfate aerosols into the atmosphere, reflecting sunlight and counteracting these heating effects. Read more here.

While having excess nutrients in bodies of water does not sound bad, it can heavily damage ecosystems and water quality. As winters grow warmer, previously frozen nutrients runoff into streams, rivers, and lakes, contaminating the water many animals live in and many humans use. Read more here.

In recent years the Asian Pacific countries (APAC) have accounted for more than half of the world’s net CO2 production. Growing concerns relating to Asia’s prevalent nature-based capital assets have created a push for green incentives across APAC. This market size is estimated to be $4-5 trillion USD.
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During a panel held at Bangkok’s Sustainability Expo 2022, Krit Jitjang, president of Kasikorn bank supported the government’s plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2065.
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Leading logistics company, DHL announced a 500 million Euro investment into India’s warehousing, workforce and sustainability initiatives. DHL is trying to target high-growth and high-impact industries in India.
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