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Greenwashing on the Agenda at Japan Energy Summit 2024
The Japan Energy Summit, held recently, included sessions on pioneering innovative energy technologies and accelerating decarbonisation in its agenda. Unfortunately, these sessions pushed fossil fuel narratives instead.
Climate Change Laws And Policies In The Philippines
The Philippines is one of the most at-risk countries for climate impacts. As a result, the country has implemented laws and policies to implement climate mitigation and adaptation into its core processes. However, these policies must be updated and enforced to create long-term change.
Heat Wave in Pakistan 2024: A Scorching Reality
Near-record temperatures have led to an extended heat wave in Pakistan in 2024. This follows several other record-setting heat waves over the last decade. Climate change is exacerbating this issue and highlights the urgent need for more decisive climate action.
Offshore Wind Offers South Korea Huge Economic Opportunities: GWEC
According to the GWEC, offshore wind power can bring South Korea 770,000 new jobs and 87 trillion won (USD 63 billion) in investments over seven years. However, unlocking these gains requires a holistic plan where the government and stakeholders collaborate to introduce favourable supporting policies and advance community-focused offshore wind deployment.
Water Pollution in the Philippines: Causes and Solutions
The Philippines' Water pollution primarily stems from industrial processes, agriculture and domestic sewage. These sources create poor water quality across the country and are tied to environmental, economic and public health concerns. Stricter regulation and increased sanitation services are critical to improving the country's water quality.
Japanese Megabank MUFG Continues to Bankroll Fossil Fuel Development
Global financial institutions are still funding fossil fuel projects despite warnings over climate change. Japanese megabanks, for their part, continue to top the list. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Mizuho and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group) ranked among the 10 worst in fossil fuel funding in 2023.
Air Pollution in the Philippines – Solutions
Air pollution is one of the Philippines' top environmental concerns. It leads to major economic and human health losses. The government must update its emissions regulations and encourage a shift away from fossil fuel energy sources.
Solar and Wind Power Potential in Bangladesh
Considering the huge solar and wind power potential in Bangladesh, the investment opportunities in renewable energy are there for the taking.
The Post-oil Economy in the UAE and How It Is Preparing
The UAE is known for being in an oil-rich region and historically relying on oil exports as a significant part of its economy. This reliance on oil is now slowly changing in preparation for the post-oil world. Multiple government programmes and private sector investments are behind this transition.
Does Japan Care About the Environment
Japan's role as a member of G7 is pushing its subpar environmental performance into the spotlight. Inadequate emissions reduction goals, a high rate of fossil fuel imports and questionable fishing practices highlight this. These concerns will only grow more dire for the climate-vulnerable country and must be addressed.
Wind Energy in Japan: Prospects, Benefits and Future
While Japan’s government increasingly considers wind energy a viable option, the progress is still sluggish. Accelerating it requires addressing various administrative burdens and introducing more ambitious policies.
Global Energy Transition Index – Quantifying Progress
The Energy Transition Index is a score of how well a country is doing in their energy transition. Ultimately, this tool can be used to identify areas that need funding, support, or incentives to speed up change.
Energy Crisis in Bangladesh Highlights Risks of Fossil Fuels
Bangladesh sources most of its energy from fossil fuels, with natural gas making up the lion's share. Due to COVID-related supply chain issues and global political instability, fossil fuel prices are steadily climbing. As a result, the country has had to halt natural gas imports, leading to rolling blackouts. This highlights the risks associated with fossil fuel reliance and the need for local renewable energy production.
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