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How Electric Cars Took Over Our Streets
Electric vehicles are widely accepted as having less environmental impacts than their fossil fuel counterparts. Government and public pressure has made it clear that EVs will be the dominant form of vehicle in the future. For the most part, the automotive industry has taken this call to action in stride - developing plans to increase EV development. Yet, there are still a few auto giants that are slow to transition - namely Toyota.
Green Transportation Trends in Asia – A Wave of Electric Charging Stations
China's EV sales and adoption rates are substantially higher than the rest of the world. This is driven by continued government subsidies and mass development of infrastructure, like electric charging stations. In many ways, this model appears to be working. What valuable lessons can the rest of Asia take from China?
Addressing Climate Change With Green Transport and Pure Electric Vehicles
Transportation related carbon emissions account for nearly 25% of global emissions. Reducing these emissions is a key step for Asian countries to meet their national emissions targets and Paris Agreement goals. This can be done in two ways: increasing pure electric vehicle use and developing efficient mass transportation systems. Both of these changes need to be initiated by government policy - and some Asian countries are already leading the way.
South Korea Prepares for Net-Zero by 2050. But Is It Enough?
While others run, South Korea seems to stroll towards its net-zero by 2050 goal. However, with the latest green deals, the local government shows ambition to change the country's trajectory and notably speed up its renewable energy transition.
Repercussions of China’s Coal Pledge on Asian Economies
China's historic pledge to stop coal financing abroad will help in lowering global carbon emissions. However, the decision may also risk economic growth in Asian countries like Vietnam and Indonesia. Experts demand stronger commitments from Beijing in order to support the renewable energy transition in the region.
Green Investments Growth in Asia – the Global Renewable Energy Powerhouse
Asia is the most populous continent and home to some of the fastest-growing economies. As...
Tokyo Olympics is Putting Sustainability First and Promoting Net-Zero Goals
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently made several major announcements regarding its push towards carbon...
Tokyo 2021 Carbon Offset Programme – A Deeper Look At Its Success
The Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games will be the largest sporting event of the year, particularly...
Is Tokyo 2021 the Environmental Turning Point for the Olympics?
The Tokyo 2021 (previously 2020) Olympics is getting considerable press as a ‘green’ games. Both...
The State of Renewable Energy in Bangladesh – Slow Transition, But Big Potential
Data by the World Bank for 2019 shows that Bangladesh was ranked 5th for the...
Malaysian Banks and Their Slow Transition to Renewable Energy Finance
The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030) is to reduce global air pollution levels through...
Offshore Wind Power – Key to Japan’s 2050 Net-Zero Goal
In October 2020, Japan’s Prime Minister announced a net-zero goal by 2050. Considering the sluggish...
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