Disinformation about solar and wind energy, fueled by Trump, has stalled projects in the West. In Asia, the world's most fossil fuels-dependent region, renewables misinformation has helped to a slow the energy transition.
As Asean’s intergovernmental commission on human rights convenes this week, Malaysia as the association’s chair is aiming to finalise the region’s declaration on environmental rights this year.
Falling energy prices means cheaper virgin plastic, which tempers demand for recycled plastic among major consumer goods brands – and increases the likelihood of pollution, say experts.
A lack of budget for the ongoing construction of Nusantara has raised concerns that Southeast Asia's biggest development project will not get finished. The transfer of civil servants from Jakarta to Nusantara has also been postponed, the latest of several delays.