Olympics - Can Paris 2024 be the greenest Games yet?
Paris 2024 has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by half compared to the average emitted during the London and Rio Summer Games.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Consider This: Carbon Capture & Storage (Part 2) — Visionary or Risky?
Recently, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed plans to make Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak leaders in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Storage (CCUS), using old oil wells and terminal facilities for carbon storage. The announcement has sparked a heated debate — supporters see it as a necessary step towards reducing Malaysia’s carbon emissions, while critics argue CCUS enables greenwashing as producers can claim to be engaging in climate measures without reducing production. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Gary Theseira, Director and council member of Climate Governance Malaysia, which is the country chapter of the World Economic Forum's initiative on climate governance.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Consider This: Carbon Capture & Storage (Part 1) — Visionary or Risky?
Recently, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli revealed plans to make Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah, and Sarawak leaders in Carbon Capture and Utilisation Storage (CCUS), using old oil wells and terminal facilities for carbon storage. The announcement has sparked a heated debate — supporters see it as a necessary step towards reducing Malaysia’s carbon emissions, while critics argue CCUS enables greenwashing as producers can claim to be engaging in climate measures without reducing production. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Meena Raman, President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
Thu Jul 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Revisiting Malaysia’s biofuel roadmap
Strengthening biodiesel mandate and introducing a bioethanol program can help Malaysia achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Malaysia to launch blueprint for solid waste, towards circular economy
Nga Kor Ming said KPKT is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Tue Oct 31 2023
The future of farming could be under the sea
Seaweed farming could free up millions of hectares of land and help cut carbon emissions if its true value is realised.
Sat Jun 17 2023
Food waste is responsible for half of carbon emissions attributed to food
Earth Day reminds us to take more effective actions to protect the natural resources that are so essential to our lives.
Sat Apr 22 2023
[COLUMNIST] Spearheading renewable energy development in Malaysia
To meet net-zero goals, Malaysia must fast-track the development and adoption rate of renewable energy.
Mon Mar 06 2023
It starts at home - reducing carbon emissions through energy-efficient products
With households being one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, SEDA Malaysia notes it is important to use energy-efficient appliances to reduce our carbon footprint.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Making solar panels from Moon dust
As a result, these solar cells are manufactured with zero carbon emissions, without water and without polluting ingredients.
Sat Feb 18 2023
MYEG commits to 2050 net zero target
MYEGs progress in implementing sustainable practices is reflected in its latest Environment, Social and Governance ratings across the leading measures.
Tue Dec 06 2022
How carbon emissions are now being used to make sneakers
This is achieved via a combination of several state-of-the-art technologies in the biochemistry and materials sectors.
Sun Sep 25 2022
Hydrogen planes not enough to green aviation - Study
The study estimated that green hydrogen would be cheaper than synthetic fuels that could also provide a means to reduce carbon emissions.
Thu Jan 27 2022
Malaysia to prioritise sustainable production, consumption practices across sectors
Malaysia will prioritise sustainable production and consumption practices across sectors by targeting economic activities that contribute much of Malaysia's carbon emissions.
Mon Nov 08 2021
'Greenwashing' or genuine?: Behind big business' climate promises
Big business has started to make commitments to reduce carbon emissions.
Wed Nov 03 2021