On April 15, 2025, the White House announced a new round of tariffs targeting specific Chinese imports, with rates reaching as high as 245%. The move, aimed at strengthening national security and domestic supply chains, affects products such as syringes and needles, according to the official fact sheet. The decision reflects growing concerns about economic resilience and strategic independence. However, it also raises the possibility of renewed tensions between the U.S. and China, which cou...

In a bold move toward clean energy, tech giants Google and Microsoft are heavily investing in advanced nuclear and geothermal energy technologies. Both companies have announced multi-billion-dollar investments to develop breakthrough energy solutions, with the aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions over the next decade and meet sustainability targets. Google plans to focus on enhancing the safety and efficiency of nuclear power, particularly in small modular reactors (SMRs), a pro...

In a major leap toward clean energy, the United States added 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar power capacity in 2024—a historic record that significantly outpaced previous years. This surge highlights both the effectiveness of renewable energy incentives and the growing adoption of solar technology across homes and businesses. According to preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Energy, solar power was the fastest-growing electricity source in the country for 2024. This expansion al...

According to the United Nations’ 2024 Global E-Waste Monitoring Report, the global generation of electronic waste is happening five times faster than its recycling rate. In 2022, 62 million tons of e-waste were produced, equivalent to 1.55 million 40-ton trucks, which if lined up, could circle the Earth. E-waste, including outdated or broken devices like phones, computers, and appliances, contains harmful substances such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can cause long-lasting e...

Carbon Fee Implementation Begins Nationwide Starting from the dawn of 2024, businesses across Taiwan have commenced the implementation of carbon fees. This initiative stems from the enactment of the Climate Change Response Act on January 10, 2023, with the aim of propelling the transition towards a low-carbon society in response to the global climate crisis. Carbon fees represent a pivotal carbon pricing mechanism designed to compel businesses emitting greenhouse gases to bear the a...

The Candidate List currently includes entries for 235 chemicals that may pose a risk to human health or the environment. It is the responsibility of businesses to manage the risks posed by these chemicals and to provide customers and consumers with information on the safe use of these chemicals. On 14 June 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added two new chemicals to the Candidate List. One is toxic for reproduction and the other is persistent and bioaccumulative. These chemicals a...