Rising coal demand overshadows Southeast Asia’s transition to renewable energy

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia’s demand for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, undermining efforts to lower carbon emissions that contribute to global warming. Regional coal demand will rise by more than 4% a year through the end of the decade, driven by rising needs for electricity as economies grow … Read more

China signs record US$213 billion of new ‘belt and road’ deals in 2025: report

China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative gained further traction in 2025, with a record US$213.5 billion of new deals signed as projects in metals, mining, fossil fuels and new technologies surged, a report by the Griffith Asia Institute has found. The value of new deals confirmed under China’s global infrastructure strategy rose 75 per cent … Read more

US-Iran Tensions & Oil: What Experts Are Saying Now

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UN Expert Urges Singapore to Bolster Climate and Environmental Efforts

Singapore, a global hub of innovation and economic prosperity, has been called upon to intensify its environmental and climate-related actions, according to Astrid Puentes Riaño, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Following her official visit to the city-state, Puentes Riaño lauded Singapore’s accomplishments while … Read more

Air purifiers, masks and staying indoors: How to reduce your risk from air pollution

The Air We Breathe: A Global Health Threat Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh. While air quality varies dramatically from place to place and day to day, nearly the entire world—about 99% of the global population—is exposed to air at some point that doesn’t meet … Read more

Beyond Oil: How Southeast Asia’s Energy Consumption is Shifting

Some of my frequent commenters know that I recently returned from a visit to Southeast Asia. In this post, I would like to present a little energy-related information about this part of the world. Most of my information is from published energy reports, but a little is from my visit to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. … Read more

How synthetic textiles made from plastic took over the fashion industry

Artist and activist Marina DeBris makes high-fashion creations designed to shock and disgust. A mini-dress made from matted wads of discarded fabric scraps. A corset of disposable straws, with plastic forks dangling from the waist. Skirts of knotted plastic fishing line with a bodice made from takeaway soy sauce containers. All her outfits are made … Read more

Qatar Threatens Gas Cuts to Europe Over Sustainability Law

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Poland’s Energy Pivot: Shaping Europe’s Future

PolandS EU Presidency: A Pivotal Moment for Energy ‍Security⁤ and industrial Competitiveness Table of Contents PolandS EU Presidency: A Pivotal Moment for Energy ‍Security⁤ and industrial Competitiveness prioritizing Energy ⁣Security Amidst Global Uncertainty Boosting Industrial Competitiveness Through a clean Energy Transition Understanding online ⁣Privacy and Personalized Ads Poland’s EU Presidency: A Pivotal Moment for Energy … Read more