General News
Straits Times, Monday 28 February 2022
Firms in Singapore move to shrink emissions and carbon tax bill with plans for solar, low-carbon tech
Large emitters in Singapore that will from 2024 have to pay a higher carbon tax are taking steps to reduce their emissions, with players here making plans to tap more solar energy and invest in energy-efficiency initiatives or low-carbon research ...
The Edge Markets, Sunday 20 February 2022
Singapore's carbon tax to rise five-fold in 2024
Singapore will increase its carbon tax five-fold to S$25 (US$18.60) a tonne in 2024, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said, in an attempt to meet its...
Mirror, Thursday 17 February 2022
UK's first zero-energy homes being built - with no gas or electricity bills
A trial to build the UK’s first zero-carbon homes is underway - and it will mean no gas or electricity bills for the 153 residents that buy t...
Malaysia Kini, Monday 14 February 2022
Carbon trading and fight against climate change
The controversial Nature Conservation Agreement (NCA) between the Sabah government and a little-known Singaporean firm has raised a lot of concerns...
Malay Mail, Monday 7 February 2022
Sarawak govt to capitalise on carbon market potential with private sector, says CM
The state government will collaborate with credible private sector players to capitalise on carbon market potential, including payment for ecosystem services within the legal framework to ensure transparency and accountability, said Chief Minister...
NST, Sunday 6 February 2022
Lam Thye: Malaysia should focus on climate change under SDG adoption
The Alliance for Safe Community has called for efficient and committed implementation of action plans with the adoption of Sustainable Development ...
Malay Mail, Friday 4 February 2022
PM: Climate change to be taught in schools, govt to study need for SMART tunnel in Shah Alam to solve flood problems
The government will introduce climate change as one of the subjects in schools and universities in the country in the aftermath of the worst flood ...