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Energy Security and Affordability Arguments Mean the “Electrify Now” Moment is Here
In response to the second global energy crisis in five years, governments, businesses, and NGOs are launching the Electrify Now campaign. The initiative aims to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and scale up investments and support for modern energy systems powered by clean electricity that would ensure more reliable and affordable energy.
Reliance on LNG Sparks Bangladesh’s Energy Crisis, Hitting Factories, Exports
Bangladesh’s energy crisis is unravelling its export engine as LNG dependence and import shocks push up costs, threaten production, and strain public finances. With power outages intensifying and long-term contracts disrupted, the country must pivot toward renewables and energy efficiency to shield industry and growth from volatile global fuels.
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy in Thailand: An Alternative to LNG
Promoting electricity generation from renewables can alleviate Thailand’s energy security concerns, accelerate its decarbonisation and protect businesses and consumers from high power costs during future energy crises, which, judging by history, will continue for as long as it relies on fossil fuel imports.
Energy Crisis in the Philippines and Thailand Shows Risks of LNG and Petroleum Over-reliance
The energy crisis gripping the Philippines and Thailand is a direct consequence of over-reliance on imported fossil fuels. While leaders enabled billions of dollars of new LNG infrastructure, renewables like wind and solar remain neglected. Now, ordinary people are paying the price. But shifting to clean energy would boost both security and savings.
Fossil Fuel
Is Natural Gas a Fossil Fuel and Can it Be Renewable?
Despite its "clean" reputation, natural gas is unequivocally a fossil fuel, formed from ancient organic matter over millions of years. While it burns more cleanly than coal at the point of combustion, its primary component — methane — is a potent greenhouse gas driving climate change. As production surges to record highs, the debate intensifies over whether it is a viable "bridge fuel" or a significant obstacle to a renewable future.
US EPA Repeals the Endangerment Finding: Big Blow to the Fight Against Climate Change
Revoking the endangerment finding would pose far-reaching and long-lasting environmental, climate and health consequences, with not only local but also global importance. Worryingly, scientists believe this won’t be the last of the US administration’s moves to support the fossil fuel industry and attack climate action.
Region
The Challenges Facing Thailand’s Plans to Become ASEAN’s LNG Hub
While LNG import-dependent ASEAN nations are once again among the most affected by yet another fossil fuel crisis, the second in just five years, Thailand remains steady in its plans to become a regional LNG hub — a move with potentially costly energy security, economic and climate consequences.
Thailand’s LNG Investment Plans Risk Undermining Its 51% Renewables Target For 2037
A decision to accelerate clean energy deployment rather than LNG imports should be seen not only as a way to bring Thailand closer to its net-zero and energy transition goals, but also as an enabler of economic growth, improved energy system resilience and more competitive electricity prices.
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