Chinese high-tech helping with Sustainable Development Goals
In 2021, China launched the world's first satellite dedicated to fulfilling the goals highlighted in the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Vietnam to cut solar power capacity, pivot to offshore wind power in draft plan
Offshore wind could play a significant role in Vietnam’s electricity demands and has the potential to supply 12% of Vietnam’s electricity by 2035.
Duterte signs executive order for nuclear power as alternative energy source
The Department of Energy earlier completed a feasibility study on the viability of nuclear power in the country’s energy mix.
South-east Asia among regions hardest hit by climate change: IPCC report
The report also said that if global warming continues, the impact of climate change could be more severe with irreversible results.
Budget 2022 debate: Call to explore hydrogen, nuclear power to diversify S’pore’s energy mix
MP Dr Tan Wu Meng raised the idea of Singapore's potential as a hydrogen hub.
Global plastic disposal nearly doubled over 19 years: OECD report
According to the report, worldwide plastic production also increased from 234 million tons in 2000 to 460 million tons in 2019.
Bangladesh loses 7 billion working hours a year to global warming: Study
At current temperatures, the global economy is losing US$280 to US$311 billion per year due to heat-related productivity losses.
World governments must brace for extreme wildfires: UN report
Even ambitious efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions will not prevent a surge in the frequency of extreme fire conditions.
Singapore universities to launch new courses in green, digital subjects
Some of the new courses at NUS include a new full-time undergraduate programme known as the Bachelor of Engineering (Infrastructure and Project Management).
Highest glacier on Mt Everest melting at a rapid pace: Study
The rate at which the glacier is thinning is blamed on climate change and it’s a cause for concern for countries relying on Himalayas for water, irrigation and hydropower.