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Everything filed under policy in our pollution coverage, the 9 reports filed on it so far.

China's new five-year policy framework for 2026-2030 lacks absolute caps on CO2 and coal, allowing emissions to...

China's 15th Five-Year Plan Sets Ambiguous Pollution Pathway

China's new five-year policy framework for 2026-2030 lacks absolute caps on CO2 and coal, allowing emissions to potentially rise with economic growth

2026-09-19
A new analysis shows China's emissions declined broadly in August 2026, with fossil fuel use and industrial output weakening

China's August Emissions Fall as Renewables Cover Power

A new analysis shows China's emissions declined broadly in August 2026, with fossil fuel use and industrial output weakening.

2026-09-17
Delhi's government has drafted a five-year drone policy to deploy unmanned aircraft for monitoring air pollution...

Delhi Drafts Drone Policy to Monitor Pollution and Safety

Delhi's government has drafted a five-year drone policy to deploy unmanned aircraft for monitoring air pollution, industrial emissions, and Yamuna...

2026-09-06
Climate Impact X and Carbonplace announced a merger on August 26, aiming to create a larger carbon credit trading...

Singapore's CIX and London's Carbonplace

Climate Impact X and Carbonplace announced a merger on August 26, aiming to create a larger carbon credit trading platform by combining exchange and

2026-08-31
Climate: Chinese firms invest billions in Indonesia's petrochemical sector as Beijing tightens domestic emissions rules

Chinese firms reshape Indonesia's petrochemical ambitions

Chinese firms invest billions in Indonesia's petrochemical sector as Beijing tightens domestic emissions rules.

2026-08-27
China's CO2 emissions fell in July due to a decrease in power generation from coal and gas, alongside reduced coal...

China's CO2 Emissions Drop in July

China's CO2 emissions fell in July due to a decrease in power generation from coal and gas, alongside reduced coal, cement, and crude steel output.

2026-08-24
China's new coal plan prioritizes energy security and a 'green and low-carbon transition', but lacks a clear timeline for...

China's Five-Year Plan for Coal Sparks Debate on Energy Security and Emissions

China's new coal plan prioritizes energy security and a 'green and low-carbon transition', but lacks a clear timeline for reducing coal consumption...

2026-08-21
Indonesia’s growing petrochemical industry, boosted by a USD 6 billion China-backed refinery project, raises concerns...

Indonesia’s Petrochemical Expansion Tests Climate Commitments

Indonesia’s growing petrochemical industry, boosted by a USD 6 billion China-backed refinery project, raises concerns about rising emissions and...

2026-08-19
India’s low placement in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index and its high ranking in the Climate Change Performance...

Divergent Climate Rankings Highlight Ethical Choices Behind India's Scores

India’s low placement in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index and its high ranking in the Climate Change Performance Index expose how differing...

2026-08-16