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Reducing demand more effective than supply-side solutions in improving energy security, say researchers
Energy systems essential to supporting our everyday activities face increasing threats from wars, pandemics, climate change, and other unexpected events. An international team of researchers
U.S. announces US$3 billions in funding for Clean Ports Program
EPA announced the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Clean Ports Program on February 29. Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the U.S.
Enough talk, time for IMO to cut climate impacts, say activists
Ahead of next week’s meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (IMO, IWSG-GHG-16, March 11-15) and
Civil society demands urgent cranking-up of short-term shipping climate action
Ahead of this week’s meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81, March 18-22), the
Climate change risks: Urgent need for preparedness
According to the International SOS Risk Outlook 2024 report, there is a growing awareness among respondents regarding the significant ramifications
IMO fails to act on Arctic black carbon emissions despite credible and direct pathway, say activists
As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 11) closed February 23
Malaysia: Promote equitable, sustainable development of Orang Asli indigenous people
Maritime Fairtrade speaks to Mia Yusri, field office manager, Global Peace Foundation Malaysia, about her work to help Malaysia’s indigenous
Activists urge IMO to cut shipping’s black carbon emissions at Arctic region
As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 11) opens February 19 in London, the Clean Arctic
Toys made with recycled plastics expose children to toxic chemicals, new study finds
When plastics from electronic waste are recycled, toxic chemicals in the plastics transfer to the new products made with the recycled material. A new study
Denmark, India to boost green fuels sector
Denmark has announced its Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) initiative in a bid to boost collaborative efforts between the two countries in the sustainable energy
Global coal demand expected to decline in coming years, finds new report
The latest International Energy Agency (IEA) market report sees lower demand to 2026, based on current policies, but stronger actions are needed to drive a
Maersk’s climate targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative
Climate change accelerates spread of marine biological hazards
Bringing awareness of sustainability to Malaysia’s indigenous tribe
Malaysia’s Remote Islands Face Pollution
https://youtu.be/nW71Wrl9oQM Kampung Bagan Sungai Lima faces a pollution nightmare as hazardous waste disrupts its tranquility, laying bare Malaysia’s environmental crisis and the pressing need for
Raising temperature of transported frozen food reduces carbon emissions, study finds
Change of three degrees of frozen food temperatures can save 17.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, study finds. Most frozen food is
DP World opens UAE’s first educational coral exhibition
DP World has opened the UAE’s first land-based coral exhibition for reef restoration, alongside Coral Vita, a pioneering company that grows corals to restore dying
IMO must mandate reduction of Arctic underwater noise pollution, urge activists
As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 10) closed January 26 in London, the Clean Arctic Alliance
Samyang achieves certification for using plastic materials recycled from fishing nets
Samyang Group has acquired international certification for plastic materials recycled from fishing nets, and is leading in eco-friendly management by establishing a Life Cycle Assessment
Pollution problem strikes Malaysia’s outlying islands
Kampung Bagan Sungai Lima, which means “fifth river village”, is a 30-minute ferry journey from Port Klang. Unlike its more renowned neighbor, Pulau Ketam, this
Arctic Council must show leadership on reduction of black carbon emissions from shipping, say advocates
In a letter to Morten Høglund, the chair of the Senior Arctic Officials of the Arctic Council, December 12, 2023, the Clean Arctic Alliance and
Transporting plastic materials fast becoming risk to environment
International freight insurance provider TT Club highlights the dangers to the marine environment of plastic pellet or nurdle spillage. Those involved in the supply of what
Jotun joins Sustainable Shipping Initiative
Cut emissions by 7% every year till 2030 to maintain 1.5°C global warming limit, according to new report
Fishing communities demand coastal marine protected areas
COP28: Singapore showcases robust ecosystem for accelerating collective climate action
Maersk, Europris reduce GHG emissions from seaborne logistics
Advocates welcome Philippines’ COP28 renewable energy pledge, urge end to fossil fuels
Philippines probes Chinese cyanide fishing in disputed South China Sea waters
The Philippine government is currently investigating claims made by Filipino fishermen that foreign fishers were using cyanide to fish in
Ship owners face criminal charges for massive Philippine oil spill
On February 28, 2023, the oil tanker M/T Princess Empress, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, sank in Oriental
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