Environment
Greening Malaysia’s shipping sector : A call for action
Greening Malaysia’s shipping sector : A call for action
Shipping : Malaysia’s lifeline Shipping, which transports 90 per cent of global trade, holds economic and environmental advantage over other modes...
ADB urges for more clean energy investments
ADB is urging Asia-Pacific countries to invest in clean energy and energy efficiency to secure recent economic gains.
Environmental clearance for Luhri HEP by year-end
After incorporation of suggestions received through public hearings in its EIA and EMP reports, SJVN's 770 MW Luhri HEP is now expected to receive...
Philippines to promote renewable energy use
The Philippines is set to launch the first National Renewable Energy Program, which mandates the development and use of the country’s renewable...
S. Korea eyes 18 % of global green energy market
South Korea will seek to grab 18 percent of the global green energy market by 2030 by developing key technologies and creating a favorable domestic...
Renewable energy is necessary says 4 in 5 Singaporeans
A recent GE Energy poll reveals that global warming and pollution are top environmental concerns.
Sustainability risk in the Asian Power sector
That climate change will have a significant impact on the power sector is a given. Whether it is via physical impacts due to climate events (think...
The need for CCS
Affordable, reliable, clean energy is essential to the economic prosperity of all nations – especially to underpin the development of emerging and...
Cummins Power Generation powers Australia's greenest hospital
The project will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 45%.
Dr Wannarat Channukul to open Clean Power Asia
Thailand's Energy minister will deliver the welcome address at the Clean Power Asia which will be held in Bangkok in June.
Mitsubishi to help Vietnam reduce energy consumption
Mitsubishi Corp. will conduct a study on global warming using energy-saving Japanese home appliances in Vietnam.
Maharashtra coal-fired plants closed due to pollution
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board closed eight coal-based power units operated by Maharashtra State Power Generation Company due to non...
Can Australia keep its solar advantage?
As I write this in Sydney the Australian body politic fights a continuing battle over whether Australia will or won’t have a carbon tax and, if so...
Renewable Energy needs system solutions – urgently!
In the wake of the earthquake in Japan and the subsequent problems with several nuclear plants, people are beginning to doubt nuclear energy more and...
Australia to negotiate with energy firms on carbon tax
Australia will discuss carbon tax impelmentation with energy producers. The government is yet to work out appropriate compensation measures for...
China leads the global renewable energy market
Still experiencing growth in its wind and solar markets, China remains the clear global renewable leader.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia