Himalayan Mudslide Devastates Border Communities, Triggering Urgent Calls for Climate Action

More than a thousand people are missing and hundreds found dead after a massive mudslide ripped through a valley in the Himalayas at the China-Nepal border, devastating communities in Tibet…

The Global Shift to Electric Vehicles Reveals a Stark Divide in Automaker Strategies

The automotive industry’s transition to zero-emission transportation is gaining significant momentum, yet the pace at which global car manufacturers are embracing battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) varies dramatically, creating a landscape of…

The Looming Energy Crisis: East Asia’s Grid Under Pressure from the Global AI Boom

The insatiable demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is colliding with a fundamental physical constraint: the global electricity grid. As technology giants relentlessly pursue more powerful AI models and deploy increasingly…

Southeast Asia’s Electric Vehicle Revolution: Japanese Automakers Face Urgent Pivot as Chinese Competitors Dominate New Markets

The automotive landscape of Southeast Asia is undergoing a profound and rapid transformation, signaling a critical juncture for established Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and Honda. For decades, these giants have…

Packaging Survey of Baby Food Products, Including Fruit Purees and Yogurts, in Major Retail Channels in Taiwan Reveals Widespread Plastic Pouch Usage

Taipei, July 14, 2026 – A landmark survey released today by Greenpeace Taiwan has unveiled a pervasive reliance on plastic pouches for packaging baby food products, including fruit purees and…

NVIDIA’s Scope 3 Emissions Nearly Triple in FY2026, Raising Environmental Concerns Amidst AI Boom

NVIDIA, the dominant force in the artificial intelligence hardware market, has disclosed a significant surge in its Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, nearly tripling from 3,638,432 metric tons of carbon…

Toyota Shareholders Re-elect Akio Toyoda as Chairman, Backing Controversial "Multi-Pathway" Strategy Amidst Growing Climate Concerns

TOKYO – Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders have reaffirmed their confidence in the company’s long-standing leadership and strategic direction, re-electing Akio Toyoda as chairman and endorsing the appointment of Kenta Kon…

NGOs Urge Hyundai to Reconcile Climate Commitments with Actions Amidst FIFA World Cup Sponsorship

A coalition of global non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has issued a pointed call to action for Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group, urging the automotive giant to align its…

China’s Coal Power Generation Dips Below 50% for First Time as Renewables Gain Traction

Beijing – For the first time in recorded history, coal-fired power plants generated less than half of China’s total electricity output during the first six months of 2026, a significant…

Greenpeace Activists Show Red Card to Hyundai Motor Group Over Human Rights, Labor Exploitation, and Electric Vehicle Transition Concerns

SEOUL – In a striking display of activism, Greenpeace East Asia, alongside a global coalition of environmental and human rights organizations, staged a high-profile protest at the Hyundai Motor Group…