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Opinion / #electrification
The war in the Gulf has unleashed powerful market forces that the rest of the world can harness to accelerate electrification and keep the Paris climate agreement's primary objectives on track. Doing so will not only mitigate climate change, but also strengthen economic resilience worldwide.
The rise of electric SUVs is challenging the idea of green transport, with experts warning that heavier vehicles could undermine climate, health and equity goals.
As the country moves to meet its renewables targets, grid projects must be negotiated so Cambodia retains control over operational data.
While tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are rattling global oil markets, energy security is no longer defined solely by access to fossil fuels. What China has understood, and Europe has not, is that security now depends on electricity systems that can deliver low-cost power at scale and support heavy industry.
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How green industrial policies are advancing in the Asia-Pacific
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Making an electric car battery, minus China
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‘No-Go’ mining zones can protect nature as renewable energy surges
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