We can’t jump from fossil fuels to renewables, Pertamina says
Instead, the head of Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company said Indonesia needed an energy transition process that was just, affordable and orderly.
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This summer was a global record breaker for the highest heat ever measured, meteorologists say
Last month was not only the hottest August scientists ever recorded by far with modern equipment, it was also the second hottest month measured, behind only July 2023.
Indonesia shuts down Suralaya power plant in bid to reduce air pollution
Authorities have been scrambling to reduce pollution in the capital, which has given President Joko Widodo a cough, as Jakarta hosts the 43rd ASEAN Summit from Tuesday to Thursday.
Hong Kong experiences hottest summer on record
The Hong Kong Observatory said the last three months saw the city enduring a record-breaking high mean temperature of 29.7 degrees Celsius.
Observatory to raise T3 signal as super typhoon approaches Hong Kong
As of 9 pm Aug 30, Super Typhoon Saola was estimated to be about 580 kilometres east-southeast of Hong Kong.
Another $1 billion budget support expected this year for Bangladesh
The funding is to support the country's efforts towards climate change mitigation and/or adaptation and low-carbon development.
Law enforcement, source monitoring focus of pollution task force
Coordinating Maritime and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said efforts to curb Jakarta air pollution would focus on three areas: industry, energy generation and…
Rescue operations, evacuations under way in parts of Punjab as Sutlej continues to see high flood
According to the authorities, a total of 23,364 individuals from flood-affected areas in Kasur were rescued and shifted to safe locations on Aug 20, 2023.
Marcos wants enhanced ties with Germany on climate change
Germany and the Philippines had previously signed an agreement to continue consultations between the two governments’ environment agencies.
Losses to Himachal Pradesh from monsoon fury estimated at Rs 100 billion
Despite significant challenges, the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister affirmed his government’s commitment to provide compensation to affected individuals with the state’s…