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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.
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Waste

Southeast Asia has too much to lose – we need an ambitious plastics treaty: Singapore campaigner Terese Teoh

Speaking from the INC-5.2 talks in Geneva, the Singapore Youth for Climate Action president argues that having no treaty is better than a watered-down pact with no limits on plastic production. But there is no explicit Asean-wide support for such caps now, she observes.
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Policy & Finance

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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Waste

Could putting a value on plastic waste reduce ocean pollution? Plastic Bank says yes

EB Studio Plastic waste is flooding the planet. Instead of waiting for regulation to drive change, give value to recyclables and mobilise the people, says Plastic Bank.

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31 July 2024

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Policy & Finance

‘We can’t keep asking more questions’: CDP acknowledges it needs to do more with less ESG data

25 August 2020

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Policy & Finance

How can the Philippines make a green recovery in the Covid era?

12 March 2019

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Do mariners dream of electric ships?

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