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Greenpeace calls for improved renewable energy targets in front of candidates’ campaign headquarters
At 9 am today, Greenpeace East Asia held three simultaneous non-violent direct actions at the campaign headquarters of presidential candidates Lai Ching-Te, Ko Wen-Je, and Hou You-Yi. The activists placed large billboards in front of the entrances to the buildings and called on the candidates to target over 40% renewable energy by 2030.
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Growth in SUV sales offsets climate progress for Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai
November 29, SEOUL– The world’s three largest automakers – Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai-Kia – each increased their sales of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) by more than 150% over the last…
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Greenpeace East Asia comment on CREA survey responses on 2030 coal peaking
“China must create a more flexible power system with a more effective market and policy mechanism to fully unleash the potential of renewable energy. Only then can renewable energy truly become the backbone of China’s energy system and trigger an early peak as coal goes out of use."
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Samsung Electronics and Foxconn fall behind on climate action; other electronics giants show uneven progress: Greenpeace report
Greenpeace East Asia has released a new report assessing decarbonization efforts by 11 of the biggest suppliers to the world’s top consumer electronic brands.
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Reaction to China-US joint statement on climate
“This statement is a gesture towards progress in G2 climate action but we are certainly not yet in the clear."
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Suzuki, Great Wall Motor and Toyota receive lowest scores in annual Greenpeace auto ranking
This year Suzuki received the lowest score in Greenpeace East Asia’s annual auto ranking, followed by Great Wall Motor and Toyota.
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Giant “Net-Zero Snail” in Taipei as Survey Reveals Urgency of Renewable Energy Development
Greenpeace East Asia held a press conference today in front of the Presidential Office, featuring a massive "Net-Zero Snail," to highlight the lacklustre renewable energy targets set by current presidential candidates.
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TSMC commits to 100% renewable energy by 2040: Greenpeace response
TAIPEI – Today TSMC announced that it would move forward by 10 years its target to achieve 100% renewable energy, to 2040.
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1 year after Samsung updated climate pledge, company’s emissions in South Korea have increased
SEOUL – Tomorrow, September 15, marks one year since Samsung Electronics pledged to achieve 100 percent renewable energy worldwide by 2050.
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Tea trees are susceptible to temperature change. Can they survive the climate crisis?
Tea is big business in China, and central to entire regional economies.