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Burning Plastic: a Real Waste-to-Energy Solution or a Greenwashing Tool?
Burning plastic is touted as an efficient waste-to-energy solution that will solve the plastic problem and help us to move away from fossil fuels. But in reality, it discourages recycling, perpetuates single-use plastic production and impacts health and the environment.
Are Large Japanese Companies Living Up to their Climate Commitments in 2022?
The climate and sustainability-related pledges of Japanese companies are a reflection of the government's commitment. While on paper everything sounds ambitious, the reality is there is much work left to be done on both micro and industry levels.
Asia’s Race to Net-Zero by 2030
Achieving net-zero is the world's top priority. So far, Asia lags behind in its effort to go carbon-neutral. Renewable energy is the key.
The Rise of Wind Power in Asia 2022
Asia's wind power plants produce over one-third of the world's total wind energy. By 2050 it is expected this to be significantly higher.
The Energy Mix Review in Japan – A Glimpse of the Future
The energy mix review in Japan will show the world how determined the country is to fulfil its 2050 net-zero goal and ensure a green future.
Japan’s EV Sales Boom: The Hunger for Electric Cars
Historically one of the world's leading auto manufacturers, Japan is lagging behind China and the West with EV's. The country must expand its work in the EV market, even if it comes at the expense of its hydrogen projects.
Hyundai Motor Group Affiliates Join RE100
Four of Hyundai Motor Group's major affiliates announced they are joining RE100, a global initiative of corporations pledging to reach net-zero in their operations. This is an important shift for South Korea's second-largest company and will hopefully put pressure on other industry leaders to follow suit. Now it falls on the South Korean government to promote the development of renewable energy infrastructure to support these targets.
Europe’s Energy Crisis 2022: Lessons for Asia
Asia is in the unique position to witness the pitfalls of poor energy strategy and how much it costs. If it proceeds to repeat Europe’s mistakes, then Asia has no one else to blame but itself.
Accelerating Japan’s Energy Transition: A Possible and Much-Needed Mission
Nothing is stopping Japan from becoming a climate leader except for its own actions. If it abandons fossil fuels and embraces renewables, it could build a resilient, sustainable and self-sufficient energy system.
The Philippines’ Presidential Candidates 2022 Should Pursue Renewables and Halt LNG
Halting LNG expansion plans may be against the dominant trend in Southeast Asia, but the Philippines' presidential candidates must make the tough decisions if the country wants to mitigate its finance, energy dependence, stranded asset and climate risks.
Japan’s Coal Obsession
Japan is one of the largest fossil fuel advocates. Its unwillingness to abandon fossil fuels is costly for all of Asia and the globe.
China’s Coal Imports Drop and the Imminent Effect on Coal Exporters
China's latest decision to reduce coal imports has shocked countries like Australia. Yet, aside from the challenges there are opportunities.
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