Opinion / #renewable energy
Fourteen years on from the Fukushima disaster, nuclear power is back in favour, even in Japan. But renewable energy provides the best alternative to burning fossil fuels.
The Trumpian approach to critical minerals – evident from the United States' interactions with Ukraine – may force Southeast Asia to choose sides. The region needs to look at diversifying its technical partners in the energy sector.
Polisi & Kewangan
Adaro’s coal spin-off highlights gaps in bank coal exit policies
After spinning off its thermal coal assets, Adaro Energy Group, the world’s sixth-largest coal mining company, will have access to financing from two banks that previously withdrew funding for its aluminum smelter project in February 2023.
Pembuatan
Fast fashion has a serious coal problem
A handful of fashion brands – H&M, Ralph Lauren, Decathlon and Adidas – are working to stop using coal to power their factories in 2025, while others are prioritising decarbonisation at lower levels of ambition.
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4 February 2025
Polisi & Kewangan
Can Japan provide stability to Southeast Asia amid US uncertainty?
27 January 2025
Polisi & Kewangan
Southeast Asia's frustration with the state of climate finance
12 January 2025
Polisi & Kewangan
Malaysia, Indonesia’s journey in pushing for green finance
13 December 2024
12 December 2024
Polisi & Kewangan
‘No-Go’ mining zones can protect nature as renewable energy surges
11 December 2024
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Polisi & Kewangan
COP29 must deliver the goods
14 November 2024
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Will COP29 reach consensus on more funds for climate finance?
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