Energy Transition and Carbon Pricing (ETCP) Project is cooperated with CANGO (China Association for NGO Cooperation) under the support of BftW (Bread for the World), aimed to maximize the co-benefits of promoting energy and climate policy in Asia, by considering economy, social issues, health and sustainability, thereby reducing environmental conflicts in the region. 

On this basis, we collate and summarize the global Energy Transition and Carbon Pricing, and keep updating. Here is the main news of this week.

China among nations likely to miss 2020 deadline for climate plans – UN’s Espinosa

Details：China among nations likely to miss 2020 deadline for climate plans – UN’s Espinosa

Guest post from Climate Home News

EPA relaxes rules limiting toxic waste from coal plants

Details：EPA relaxes rules limiting toxic waste from coal plants

Guest post from The New York Times

Germany begins allocating €40 billion to coal regions to start phase-out

Details：Germany begins allocating €40 billion to coal regions to start phase-out

Guest post from EurActiv

Renewable push falls short of dethroning gas in Thailand

Details：Renewable push falls short of dethroning gas in Thailand

Guest post from Asian Power

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