Energy Security News
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Trading carbon credits from nature sparks fiery debate at UN talksOil and gas companies say earning carbon credits to improve soils and forests will cut emissions - but critics call it a distraction. -
Coal is now too hot for insurers to handleEmpires were once built on it, but coal is now too hot for many former backers as more insurers withdraw.
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Analysis: Global fossil-fuel emissions up 0.6 per cent in 2019 due to ChinaAfter increasing at the fastest rate for seven years in 2018, global CO2 emissions are set to rise much more slowly this year—but will, nevertheless, reach another record high. -
Indonesia must phase out new coal plants by 2020 to meet climate goals—reportThe country would also have to stop burning coal by 2048 in order to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to new analysis by a Jakarta-based think tank.
Energy Security Opinion
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Solar and battery storage: A clean solution to a dirty problem– Revolution is possible in the next few years to develop products and business models that can replace privately operated back-up generators at scale. -
Green markets for equitable growth– The only realistic solution to the climate crisis is to replace fossil-fuel-based energy with renewables quickly and cost-effectively enough to keep the engines of economic growth running. A global carbon market would do just that. -
Three things to know for designing Indonesia's next steps on climate change– Understanding the source of emissions is integral to understanding and enabling further progress towards curbing emissions in Indonesia. Climate Watch Indonesia shares their findings to help the country meet their emission reduction goals.
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Why emerging Asia is the hub of climate-smart urban development– About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.
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Rewiring the global energy sector– Battery technology could reshape the global energy sector, and this year's #Innovate4Climate summit in Singapore will focus on the cutting-edge innovation that could change the energy landscape.
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Documentary film Sexy Killers probes Indonesian candidates’ ties to Big Coal– Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.
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A Swiss explorer’s search for 1,000 solutions for the environment– The first person ever to fly around the world powered only by solar energy has taken on a bigger challenge: find solutions to protect the planet while making a profit.
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The Eco-Business 10th Anniversary Gala NightCelebrate Eco-Business' 10th Anniversary as we unveil the Eco-Business A-List. -
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