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Shanghai Unveils Food Tech Strategy to Accelerate Cultivated Meat and Sustainable Proteins
January 8th, 2026 • Shanghai has released a policy roadmap to support novel food technologies, including cultivated meat and alternative proteins, as part of its wider low-carbon and food security strategy. The plan positions the city as a future hub for sustainable protein research, regulation, and industrial scaling.
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ABB Opens Its First Zero-Emissions Manufacturing Site in Spain
January 8th, 2026 • ABB has inaugurated its first zero-emissions industrial site in Spain, located in Oiartzun, marking a significant step in the company’s global decarbonisation strategy. The facility combines electrification, renewable energy, and digital energy management to eliminate direct emissions while maintaining industrial productivity.
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England Weighs Rolling Back Green Technology Mandates for New Homes
January 8th, 2026 • The UK government is considering removing mandatory low-carbon technologies from England’s new homes regulations, a move that has raised concerns across the construction, energy, and climate sectors. The proposal could slow progress on emissions reductions from buildings, one of the country’s most carbon-intensive sectors.
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Green Debt Sales Reach Record Highs Despite Growing Climate Backlash
January 7th, 2026 • Global issuance of green and climate-linked debt reached record levels in 2025, defying a mounting political backlash against environmental finance. The surge highlights the continued demand from investors and governments seeking capital for energy transition and climate resilience projects.
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Climate Tech in 2026 Moves From Hype to Execution
January 7th, 2026 • Climate technology is entering a more disciplined phase in 2026, with investors, governments, and corporations prioritizing deployment over experimentation. As pressure mounts to deliver measurable emissions reductions, capital and policy are converging around scalable solutions with clear commercial pathways.
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China’s Lithium Battery Demand Set to Slow in Early 2026, Industry Warns
January 7th, 2026 • Demand growth for lithium batteries in China is expected to weaken in early 2026 as the electric vehicle market matures and pricing pressures intensify. Industry leaders warn that the slowdown could reshape supply chains, investment plans, and global battery markets.
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Greenwashing Claims Face Growing Legal Defeat as Courts Tighten Climate Accountability
January 6th, 2026 • Court rulings in 2025 marked a turning point for climate litigation, with judges in multiple jurisdictions finding that misleading environmental claims can constitute illegal greenwashing. The decisions are reshaping how companies communicate sustainability commitments and raising compliance expectations across global markets.
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Clean Energy and Supply Chains: Can Renewables Replace Fossil Fuels in the Power Sector?
January 6th, 2026 • As global supply chains come under pressure to decarbonize, the power sector sits at the centre of the transition. Clean energy technologies are expanding rapidly, but structural, economic, and political barriers still shape how fast fossil fuels can be replaced.
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ADATA Highlights Energy-Efficient AI Infrastructure and Sustainable Computing at CES 2026
January 6th, 2026 • At CES 2026, ADATA showcased a portfolio of advanced AI and computing technologies designed to support energy-efficient data centers, edge computing, and smart living devices. The company emphasized product sustainability and performance enhancements that could lower energy use and extend device lifespans, aligning with net zero transition priorities.
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Ørsted Challenges US Halt of USD 5 Billion Offshore Wind Project
January 5th, 2026 • Danish renewable energy developer Ørsted has launched a legal challenge against a US decision that halted construction of a USD 5 billion offshore wind project. The case highlights rising regulatory and political risks facing large-scale clean energy investments in the United States, with potential implications for project financing, supply chains, and national climate targets.
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Sustainability and Climate Priorities to Watch in 2026
January 5th, 2026 • As governments, investors, and industries adjust to tighter climate targets and economic uncertainty, 2026 is shaping up as a pivotal year for sustainability action. Key trends include stricter disclosure rules, a sharper focus on climate resilience, and growing scrutiny of how capital supports credible net zero pathways.
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EU Approves Second Year-Long Delay of Landmark Deforestation Law Amid Industry and Technical Challenges
January 5th, 2026 • European Union member states have agreed to postpone the full implementation of the EU’s flagship anti-deforestation regulation by an additional year, shifting compliance deadlines for companies to late 2026 and 2027. The decision comes after sustained pushback from some industries, foreign exporters, and concerns over technical readiness, raising questions about global supply chain impacts and the bloc’s broader climate goals.