Asia’s clean-energy ambitions are expected to face risks as nations look to sign gas supply deals with the United States to readjust trade balances amid the spectre of American tariffs. Japan and South Korea are considering investing in a long-delayed US$44 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project in Alaska backed by US President Donald Trump , while Bangladesh, India, Vietnam and the Philippines are likely to strike US LNG deals, according to observers. Asia is the most exposed region globally to the risk of fossil fuel dependency that strains budgets and adds carbon emissions, according to a report by energy think tank Ember. About a quarter of the world’s countries spent more than 5 per cent of their gross domestic product on annual fossil imports in 2022. Rapidly improving
Tag Archives: Sustainability
Apr
Do you know where most of your fruits and vegetables come from? They are often grown far away from the cities, in huge farms that use lots of resources like water, fertilizers, and pesticides. But there’s another way. Urban farming is about growing your own food right in the city. It’s a movement that’s spreading […]
Mar
The American Geophysical Union has made history by electing Dr. Brandon Jones as its first Black president. Jones graduated from Lincoln University, an HBCU, with a degree in biology. He also holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in Marine Sciences from the University of Delaware. Launched in 1919, AGU supports more than half a million advocates and professionals in Earth & space sciences. Speaking with Forbes, Dr Jones says his vision for the organization is to “continue to develop the elements of future adaptiveness and maintain a posture of future preparation. As the largest professional society in the world for Earth and space science, AGU needs to focus on sustainability in a rapidly changing social and political environment.” “When asked how this historic achievement is important to him, he said
Feb
Twice a day, sirens sound at Cambodia’s Chip Mong Insee cement kiln, warning limestone will soon be blasted from the karst mountain that overlooks the sprawling industrial site. White smoke billows from its silver chimney, visible only at night against the dark sky, and dust coats much of the surrounding area, where residents complain of persistent respiratory illnesses that arrived along with the kiln. Aerial picture taken on 9 January 2025 of the Chip Mong Insee cement factory in Kampot province. © Suy Se / AFP The plant might seem an unlikely poster child for the fight against plastic pollution, but cement kilns are central to the burgeoning plastic credits sector, where buyers pay for the collection and disposal of plastic waste. Credits are meant to tackle the scourge of
Jan
Introduction By 2025, the solar industry will face an unprecedented challenge: managing over 78 million end-of-life solar panels annually. This growing volume of solar waste represents both an environmental imperative and an economic opportunity. As the first generation of large-scale solar installations reaches retirement age, the need for efficient recycling technologies has never been more […]
Jan
For decades, the solar energy industry has been pushing against the theoretical limits of photovoltaic efficiency. Now, in a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape the renewable energy landscape, researchers have achieved a remarkable 31% efficiency rate with perovskite solar cells – a milestone that could accelerate our transition to sustainable energy sources. The Significance […]
Jan
The energy landscape is rapidly evolving, and virtual power plants (VPPs) are emerging as a crucial solution for managing distributed energy resources efficiently. According to the International Energy Agency, VPP implementations grew by 47% globally in 2023, marking a significant shift in how we approach power management and distribution. Key Takeaway: Virtual power plants are revolutionizing […]