Geothermal News
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Indonesian governor jailed over bribes to award infrastructure projectsIrwandi Yusuf, known as a 'green governor' for his conservation and sustainable development efforts in Aceh, was found guilty of receiving money in exchange for approving contracts proposed by a district chief in his province. -
Africa needs cash, science for new model of green developmentThe region has huge potential to avoid mistakes made by fossil-fuel-heavy development in other places—but it will take support.
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Renewable brew: Indonesian geothermal project energises women coffee growersThe coffee-growing communities have a matrilineal culture with women playing a key role in society and where a property is passed to the eldest daughter. -
First Philippine peso green bond by IFC raises US$90 millionWill a new peso-denominated green bond give renewable energy development and climate finance a boost in the Philippines, a country that is listed among those that face the greatest risk of climate change impacts?
Geothermal Opinion
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Can we achieve universal electricity access without coal?– Ensuring underserved populations have reliable, clean and safe access to electricity is a $1.2 trillion opportunity, says ADB's Yongping Zhai. -
Clean energy in Indonesia: A massive opportunity which must be seized by its new leadership– Indonesia's new president must develop its renewable energy sector to achieve energy security in the nation and reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, says Jay Mariyappan. -
Deep decarbonization–Have a look at what happened around the world this past month. Australia's heat wave filled headlines when temperatures reaching 45° Celsius disrupted the Australian Open tennis tournament. California's extreme ...
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Aceh governor-elect: ‘I myself will cancel’ controversial geothermal project in Sumatran rainforest
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Aceh governor-elect: ‘I myself will cancel’ controversial geothermal project in Sumatran rainforest
– Irwandi Yusuf said that a plan to let a Turkish-owned firm develop the core zone of Mount Leuser National Park would not proceed under his watch.
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