Krabi rejects bid to film Netflix horror over environmental concerns
A foreign film producer wanted to use three popular Krabi beaches as the setting for a Netflix horror film.
More actions urged by China to attain carbon goals
China announced in Sept 2020 that it aims to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and realize carbon neutrality before 2060.
South Korea committed to nuclear phaseout scheme: Energy minister
South Korea has also pushed to boost the supply of power from clean and renewable energy sources.
Developed countries can’t get out of paying for climate impacts
The writer says the challenge is for leaders of developed countries to rise to the occasion.
Disconnect with developing world spells doom for current climate goals
The writer says environmental, social and governance models are not well understood in developing or even middle-income economies.
2021 was Korea’s 2nd hottest year on record
The overall average temperature for South Korea was 0.8 degrees higher than the average figure for years from 1990 to 2020.
Indonesia can lead G-20 in sustainable energy transition
With over 70% of global greenhouse gases attributed to the energy sector, energy transition sits at the core of climate change mitigation.
Japanese companies find benefit in reduced packaging trend
Helping the trend are packaging material manufacturers, who have come up with technologies and products for more efficient packaging.
S. Korea, Saudi Arabia to bolster ties on hydrogen economy
South Korea is one of Saudi Arabia’s key strategic partners for its Vision 2030 policy of reducing the country’s dependence on oil.
Just look up: Need for action is all too pressing
People need to look up now if they are to avoid the catastrophic consequences of the climate crisis