Energy News
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In the race for planet-friendly milk, Singapore startup substitutes dairy with algaeThe world-first algae milk uses a fraction of the energy, water and land as cow's milk, but is just as nutritious, says its inventor. -
Explainer: Will global warming ‘stop’ as soon as net-zero emissions are reached?Contrary to media portrayal, the scientific community has largely debunked the fact that the world is facing 'committed warming' in the future as a result of past emissions. This means that the choices humans make today have the power to change their climate future.
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How the Philippines’ low-carbon plans may fuel a switch to green jobsOver 350,000 renewable energy jobs in the Philippines could be created by 2030. With the coal moratorium expected to add more clean energy capacity to the mix, could displaced power plant workers be among those to switch to green jobs? -
China builds coal power plant in Bangladesh despite protestsLocal people evicted and livelihoods at risk in Barguna district, as civil society group warns plant will damage important hilsa fish populations.
Energy Opinion
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How Covid-19 can be the impetus for growth in renewable energy– The transition toward clean energy remains as attractive as ever. How can private sector players and governments come together to leverage its potential for success? -
A decade on from Fukushima, it’s time for Southeast Asia to bury its nuclear dream– Other than to have mercy on soon-to-be-unemployed nuclear engineers, there is not a single reason why Southeast Asia shouldn't leapfrog nuclear energy. Dangerous and expensive, the technology simply isn't worth the hassle. -
What is in store for Southeast Asia’s clean energy sector in 2021?– Southeast Asia’s power sector is set to strike out in a new direction this year, driven by energy security needs and new opportunities for collaboration as some of the world’s biggest polluters step up climate action.
Energy Videos
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Hot air? Vietnam's wind energy story– Vietnam's wind market is thriving, but more work lies ahead if the country wants to power its booming economy without imperilling its people and the planet.
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Which is Southeast Asia's most advanced clean energy nation?– Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?
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From flying taxis to e-jeepneys: transport in Southeast Asia is going electric– In gridlocked, smoggy Southeast Asian cities, change is afoot to electrify transport and clear some of the world's most polluted skies. This video documents the pockets of hope for e-mobility around the most climate-vulnerable region.
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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