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War in Middle East Threatens Bangladesh’s Energy Security
Bangladesh faces a mounting energy crisis as Middle East tensions disrupt LNG supply, pushing costs and subsidy burdens higher. With LNG accounting for a third of total gas and renewable options still underutilised, the country risks slower exports and economic strain unless it accelerates diversification into affordable, domestic renewables such as solar. A rapid scale-up of solar-plus-storage could unlock 50,000 MW of capacity using just 1% of agricultural land and shield Bangladesh from volatile global fuel markets.
Grid Resilience Strategies for Asian Cities
What is grid resilience and why is it so important? Scientists note that heatwaves are...
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.
Expanding Japan’s Energy Storage Market
Japan’s grid is expanding solar and onshore wind, but variability is stressing real-time balance. A new REI Japan report argues that accelerating grid-scale batteries and large-capacity EV batteries could unlock clean, reliable growth—reducing the need for new fossil plants and cutting energy dependence on imports. The window is open for utilities and investors to catalyse a first-mover shift in Japan’s energy transition.
Thailand’s Energy Sector in 2026
Thailand has come a long way from the discovery and domestic production of oil and natural gas. Today, LNG imports dominate its energy mix, with the country boasting the largest LNG import capacity in the region and planning to expand it further. However, experts warn this poses risks to Thailand's economy, environment, and net-zero goals.
Bridging the Gender Gap: The Benefits of Including More Women in Asia’s Energy Sector
Empowering women to participate fully and thrive economically and professionally, especially in the energy sector, is central to a just energy transition. While, globally, there has been progress, albeit slow, Asia stands out as one of the regions where gender inequality in the transition remains most severe.
New Direction for the Energy Sector After the 2026 Bangladesh Elections
Bangladesh is at a crossroads, and the direction it will choose will greatly influence the future of its energy sector, economy and population's well-being. What’s known is that the new government should prioritise leaving energy poverty and insecurity behind, and, with that, fossil fuels as well.
2026 Thailand elections: Climate and Energy Take a Back Seat
Analysts don't expect the winning party to prioritise climate and the energy transition as standalone items in its political agenda, but instead consider them enablers for economic growth. Regardless of the approach, Thailand needs to phase out fossil fuels and accelerate renewables deployment to boost energy security, alleviate air pollution and ensure massive cost cuts.
Japan’s Offshore Wind Plans Find Hope
Japan’s offshore wind ambitions face a costly, slow rollout, with only about 253 MW online and Mitsubishi withdrawing from the 1.76 GW Akita and Chiba projects slated for between 2028 and 2030. Analysts warn that without stronger policy support, clearer offtake and improved grid and supply-chain frameworks, the 2030 target of 10 GW and 2040 target of 45 GW look increasingly out of reach.
After Seizing Venezuela Oil, Trump Quits 66 International Organisations: The Impacts
Scientists, market experts public and private stakeholders argue that Trump's latest moves won't erase climate science. While they will definitely derail the global efforts to tame the climate crisis, the biggest damage would be done to the US, its economy, global stature and relationship with allies.
2026 Renewable Energy Outlook: A Potentially Quieter Year, But Steady Growth to Continue
While most experts anticipate a potentially quieter 2026 for the renewable energy industry, new capacity deployment is expected to continue growing, primarily driven by China. This will ultimately seal the fate of coal power, further accelerating its decline. Still, more ambitious and urgent action is needed to achieve a triple increase in renewable energy capacity by 2030.
COP30 Outcomes: Takeaways from the UN Climate Talks in Brazil
COP30 ended with some significant wins for climate action. Adaptation finance was increased, new funding was gathered for renewable energy, and a 1.5°C goal was reaffirmed. However, the lack of a plan for a global phase out of fossil fuels soured the final COP30 text. This dichotomy defines this year's COP and highlights the lack of continuity in critical aspects of global climate action.
Special Focus on AI and Climate Change at COP30
AI's growing energy use can do enormous environmental damage and the technology can magnify climate disinformation. However, it can also improve early warning systems, improve climate change adaptation and reduce CO2 emissions when powered by renewables. Governments and corporations have to choose which path to take.
No Progress on the Global Stocktake at COP30
While scientists increasingly consider the 1.5°C goal impossible to achieve, public and private sector stakeholders at COP30 can still help ensure a livable future for the next generation by uniting and working to urgently phase out fossil fuels, halt and reverse deforestation and scale up renewable energy sources.
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