Renewable Energy News
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Can start-ups help big business become sustainable?Big businesses are turning to nimble-footed start-ups to stay ahead of the competition and expand. Could this partnership help to green the business sector? -
Drastic shift in city lifestyles urged to avert climate crisisCities need to at least halve their emissions by 2030, urbanites need to cut their meat consumption and fast-fashion has to be ditched to have a chance of keeping global warming to 1.5°C.
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China can't wean itself off overseas coalThe world's largest greenhouse gas emitter has made significant progress in cutting emissions at home, but continues to be the biggest funder of coal projects abroad, reports Purple Romero from the Innovate4Climate event in Singapore last week. -
New alliance launches plan to save the planetThe Global Commons Alliance, launched this week at the Ecosperity 2019 conference in Singapore, brings together scientists, financiers, policymakers and the general public to leverage science-based solutions to sustain fragile ecosystems.
Renewable Energy Opinion
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Beyond renewables: How to reduce energy-related emissions by measuring what matters– Despite the uptick in renewable energy usage, global emissions have steadily increased. World Resources Institute's John Woolard argues that commitments to 100% renewables will not alone curb the worst impacts of climate change. -
5 under-recognised impacts of air pollution– How are the social costs of air pollution extending beyond affecting one's health ? World Resources Institute's Jessica Seddon discusses. -
Japan’s government must exit coal– Japan is a global investment giant and a prominent member of the international community. In the run-up to next month’s G20 summit in Osaka, it should shake itself free from entrenched lobby groups and establish itself as a world leader in the shift away from coal and toward renewables.
Videos
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An electrifying solution to improve livelihoods– In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.
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An environment minister's vision for Malaysia– Nine months after she was appointed to lead Malaysia's environment ministry, Yeo Bee Yin spoke to Eco-Business about gender equality, plastic pollution and boosting the country's green industry.
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The solar cow that powered an African village– Yolk Station, a South Korean solar energy company, has installed a renewable energy solution in a remote Kenyan town that can also tackle the problem of child labour.
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Is the future of power transmission beaming electricity with diamonds?– Diamonds aren't just for engagement rings and cutting tools—they can bring light to dark places.
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