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Net zero is not really zero at all
Oped, Published on 04/11/2021
» It may seem as if the world is finally taking the climate crisis seriously, judging by the number of pledges to reach "net-zero emissions". Among the major emitters, both the United States and the European Union have promised to achieve this goal by 2050, while China intends to become carbon-neutral before 2060. Even oil giants Shell and BP plan to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century.
China's path to net zero
Asia focus, Published on 07/12/2020
» China is aiming to halt the rise in its carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. If it succeeds, the country will have gone, in less than 40 years, from being the world's largest CO2 emitter to bringing its emissions into balance.
No net zero without nature
News, Published on 18/07/2022
» Businesses, investors and governments that are serious about fulfilling net-zero emissions pledges before 2050 should be rushing to protect, conserve and regenerate the natural resources and ecosystems that support our economic growth, food security, health and climate. Yet there appear to be worryingly few trailblazers out there.
Nuclear power and net zero
Business, Published on 03/07/2023
» Clean energy campaigns are not only promoting solar, wind and biomass power in Thailand, but also prompting conversations about nuclear energy.
Net-zero target 'can be accelerated'
News, Published on 21/10/2021
» The UK government hopes Thailand will sign a key environmental compact during the upcoming COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, the British Embassy in Bangkok said on Wednesday.
Net-zero bid hurts Asia's growth?
Oped, Published on 20/07/2023
» Asian countries' ability to thrive in the world economy over the next few decades hinges on their capacity to sustain their competitive advantages through continuous innovation. But to meet their commitments under the 2015 Paris climate agreement, the region's economies must overhaul their production, consumption and resource-allocation strategies, potentially postponing the long-anticipated "Asian century".
Mall operators back net-zero goal
Business, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Thai Shopping Centre Association (TSCA) is promoting sustainable policies covering economic, environmental and social aspects to strengthen the economy.
Net-zero finance must be equitable
Oped, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Asia and the Pacific region stand at a critical juncture, positioned both as a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions and a potential leader in transformative climate action. The Asian Development Bank (ADB), alongside our member countries, is steering the region towards a sustainable future through support for a just transition. Our vision aims to reorient economic and social frameworks to foster low-carbon, climate-resilient growth that enhances prosperity and inclusion.
Carbon capture, hydrogen and net zero
Oped, Published on 05/11/2025
» Solar farms, wind turbines, and electric vehicles are crucial to slashing carbon emissions, but they can't carry Thailand all the way to net zero.
Britain's net zero emissions target becomes law
Reuters, Published on 27/06/2019
» LONDON: Britain's new target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 became law on Thursday, making it the first among the major G7 countries to set such a goal.