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Geothermal is no longer an underdog technology, but a strategic advantage for the Philippines
Critical to the country’s energy security in the 1970s, geothermal is now re-emerging as the Philippines’ biggest clean energy advantage at a time when countries are seeking reliable, round-the-clock renewable power, says Francis Giles B. Puno, president and chief operating officer of First Gen Corporation.
The chief of a Manila-based nonprofit that advocates for climate finance transparency tells the EB Podcast that so-called Filipino resilience to natural disasters should not be an “excuse” for developers to dodge accountability for substandard flood control projects.
Karbon & Iklim
America’s attack on climate science could affect adaptation capacity in Asia: climate scientist Ben Horton
The sea-level rise expert has moved to Hong Kong – now seen as a gateway to more collaboration with China on climate science. But he tells the EB Podcast that data from US agencies is still critical for calculating climate defences in Asia.
Kebijakan & Keuangan
As US pulls back, ‘huge opportunity’ for Asia to lead in global transition
Trump 2.0 may prove to be a "bump in the road" for climate action, but banks and investors in Asia see growth and opportunity in the region for decarbonisation as climate risks grow.
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Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
Philippines urges Southeast Asian neighbours to accelerate renewable energy, stabilise food security at Asean summit
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Podcasts / Energi
Geothermal is no longer an underdog technology, but a strategic advantage for the Philippines
Studio EB Critical to the country’s energy security in the 1970s, geothermal is now re-emerging as the Philippines’ biggest clean … -
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Berita / Perkotaan
Mumbai fishers raise alarm over plight of 45,000 mangroves
Mangroves implicated in a road project face removal or transplantation, raising ecological damage fears and threatening fishers’ way … -
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Even as AI tools promise major efficiency gains for grids and industry, the energy sector is struggling to … -
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Berita / Karbon & Iklim
South Korean power firms unable to project long-term coal losses amid 2040 phaseout push: report
A think tank says state-run generators could not provide forecasts on coal plant utilisation, early closure costs or … -
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Berita / Lingkungan
Extreme heat reshapes travel in Asia, nearly half of travellers changing plans: survey
Rising temperatures and climate risks are driving cancellations, off-peak trips and a shift toward cooler, less crowded destinations …
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