Shandong province has led China in retiring small coal-fired power units. But the real test, cutting coal reliance while keeping heat and power supplies secure, lies ahead.
A new report warns that surging demand for critical minerals is intensifying environmental and social harms, particularly in resource-rich countries, while much of the extraction serves industries beyond clean energy.
Currently, Bangladesh has 35 certified green buildings and sustainable offices in various non-manufacturing sectors, and the concept is gaining more ground.