Spain Urges EU to Uphold Ban on New Combustion Engine Cars After 2035
Spain urges the EU to keep the ban on new combustion engine car sales after 2035. Brussels’ decision could reshape Europe’s e-mobility path.
EU Abandons 2035 Combustion Engine Ban, Introduces 90% Emission Reduction Target
The EU to announce on December 16 a climate policy shift, replacing the 2035 combustion engine ban with a 90% emissions reduction target
Japan to Impose Criminal Penalties for Genetically Edited Embryos
Japan is preparing criminal penalties for implanting genetically edited embryos. The new law, set to take effect in 2026, allows for up to 10 years in prison or heavy fines. The ban also covers embryos made from stem cells. Scientific research will remain possible under strict government oversight.
Indonesia Targets Firms as Sumatran Floods Spur Deforestation Probe
Indonesia is investigating 12 companies suspected of involvement in the catastrophic 2024 Sumatran floods. Authorities are examining deforestation’s role, which environmentalists say worsened the damage. The government is reviewing concessions and may revoke licenses for companies found breaking the law.
COP30, CSRD Simplifications, and Polish Climate Projects: A New Week of ESG Challenges
COP30, CSRD simplifications, and new climate projects in Poland. Key ESG and green transition changes for the week of December 1–7, 2025.
Great British Energy Commits £15 Billion to Clean Power by 2030
Great British Energy unveils a £15 billion investment plan for renewables by 2030, targeting 15 GW capacity, support for oil-dependent regions, and 10,000 new jobs. The UK aims for 95% clean energy—details on strategy and new programmes inside.
Visas for digital nomads – how Thailand attracts tech talent
Did you know that Thailand has become a paradise not only for tourists but also for IT professionals? This exotic country has opened its gates to digital nomads by offering a special visa that attract
Vietnam: Asia’s new manufacturing hub – the road to an alternative to China
Did you know that Vietnam is quickly becoming a key spot on the global semiconductor production map? In recent years, this Southeast Asian country has attracted billions of dollars in investments from
India’s Solar Startup Secures $12.6M for Rural Tech
Pune’s Ecozen Solutions secured $12.6 million in debt funding from UTI International and Spark Capital to accelerate India’s agricultural solar revolution. While global headlines fixate on AI labs, this deeptech startup tackles a crisis affecting 600 million rural Indians: unreliable electricity and food waste. The Agricultural Cold Chain Crisis India loses 15-20% of agricultural produce…
150 Days That Slowed Down the World’s Development. Sustainable Development
Exploring the impact of Trump’s first 150 days of his second term on European sustainable development.