Malaysia files dispute with WTO over EU palm biofuel curbs
Malaysia is in the process of instituting legal action at the global trade watchdog, the World Trade Organization (WTO), against the EU and member states France and Lithuania, in particular, for restricting palm oil-based biofuel production. This was according to a recent statement by the Malaysian government.
Malaysia gears up for court action with EU in palm oil dispute
Malaysia is set to take legal action at the global trade watchdog against the European Union and member states France and Lithuania for restricting palm oil-based biofuels in an ongoing row about access to markets.
Malaysia Files WTO Lawsuit Against EU on Palm-Biofuel Curbs
Malaysia filed a lawsuit Friday against the European Union and members including France and Lithuania following the bloc’s plan to phase out palm-based biofuel imports.
DoE sets scope of ban on new coal plants
Existing coal-fired power plants in the Philippines are excluded from the ban on coal power plants, according to the Department of Energy (DoE). In a Dec. 22, 2020 memorandum that was posted on the department’s website on Monday, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said existing and operational coal-fired power generation facilities would not be covered. Committed […]
Five facts about unsustainable waste management in Singapore
Increased government and corporate accountability, including the full implementation of the EPR law and more investment into upcycling innovations, are equally critical to create a more sustainable waste management ecosystem in Singapore.
Waste-to-energy projects see official support, villager resistance
A plan to call for bids for new waste-to-energy (WTE) projects next year is giving hope to local officials worried about the growing volume of garbage in their neighbourhoods.
This is how microorganisms can produce renewable energy for us
We can generate electricity from microorganisms as an alternative to the usual power from water, wind, solar or steam.
Indonesia looks at policy revamp to keep biodiesel program alive
JAKARTA/ SINGAPORE, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Indonesia must make policy changes to ensure it can keep subsidising its ambitious biodiesel program, the head of a government agency in charge of collecting and managing palm oil export levies, told a virtual conference on Wednesday.
