China has announced the discovery of a new cerium-rich silicate mineral, Nipeiite-(Ce), which has been officially recognized by the International Mineralogical Association. Found in a rare-earth mine in Henan Province, this mineral is named in honor of Professor Ni Pei from Nanjing University for his contributions to the study of tungsten and rare-earth deposits. The […]
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At the first Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) summit in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida committed Japan to spearheading the drive for a carbon-neutral Asia, aiming to create a substantial decarbonization market to attract global investment. The summit, which excluded Myanmar due to its military rule since February 2021, brought together Japan, nine ASEAN […]
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At the Marintec China 2023 expo, Jiangnan Shipyard, under China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, introduced the design for what is claimed to be the world’s largest nuclear-powered container ship. This 24000TEU-class vessel, boasting near-zero emissions, is powered by a Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) that operates at high temperatures and moderate pressures to significantly reduce the […]
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At COP28, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida committed to reducing Japan’s coal dependency and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. He announced plans to halt new coal plant construction without emission controls and to increase financial support for developing nations through international lenders. Kishida also pledged to work towards tripling global green power and to contribute […]
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