Environment

Can AsiaPac still lead global nuclear power after Fukushima?

Can AsiaPac still lead global nuclear power after Fukushima?

Nearing the one year anniversary (March 11, 2011) of the historic Tohoku earthquake (M9.0), subsequent tsunami (~14-15m waves), and unfortunately...

Goldwind gets more money for wind energy projects

Despite stiffening competition, China’s second-largest wind-turbine maker has taken out a multi-billion dollar loan to gain an edge over the...

Why we should go green in shipping

Nazery Khalid assesses efforts in the shipping sector to go green

The challenges of renewable energy sources in gulf countries

With intellections to reduce dependence on hydrocarbons and concerns over environments, Asian Power industry is currently demanding more green...

What you need to know about pollution control technologies

World attention was recently focused on the climate change negotiations held during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South...

Sinovel expects halved profits from wind turbine sales

The wind will be blowing the wrong way for Sinovel Wind Group Company, China’s biggest wind-turbine maker.

China hushes nuclear accident, denies it took place

Was there or wasn’t there a dangerous nuclear accident in China last year?

Aussie states questioned on health-based wind farm restrictions

Groups have called on state governments to explain wind farm restrictions sans credible evidence of its il effects on people's wellbeing.

Chinese hydropower developers urged to prioritize ecology

China's environment ministry called upon hydropower developers to "put ecology first".

India won’t impose tariffs on Chinese solar products

India chooses to stimulate competition, and drive down prices of solar products, to grow renewable energy.

Philippine solar developers want FIT reduced

The price of solar electricity from renewable energy sources in the Philippines will remain double that of China’s despite a move to lower the Feed...

Vietnam says new reactors safer than Japan’s Fukushima

But will Vietnam's first nuclear power plant really be that safe?

Asian heavy hitters look to fund multi-million dollar energy projects

So who are the new angel investors of big-ticket Renewable Energy projects?

India to broaden environment rules for power projects

India wants broader guidelines and timelines for issuing environment clearances to power projects.

Indonesia switching to natural gas for car fuel

Indonesia will spend $436 million to build 100 new gas stations in Java as part of a national effort to urge private car users to use less polluting...

Carbon tax to spark dispute between Chinese airlines and EU

Chinese airlines may sue the EU as they refuse to impose surcharges on customers relating to the emissions tax.

Myanmar scraps coal-fired plant after local opposition

Myanmar has halted construction of a 4,000 megawatt coal-fired power plant following an outcry over its environmental impact.