Tag: renewable energy
Global warming at 1.54 C — COP29 can’t change that
Scientists now project that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year in recorded history, with dire consequences for all living beings
SPOTLIGHT: Dammed if they do
In their country's pursuit of renewable energy, Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines are placed at risk of losing their ancestral lands
Caritas Philippines, pro-environment groups launch 10 million solar rooftops challenge
The initiative tackles energy self-sufficiency amid rising electricity costs by expanding the use of distributed renewable energy.
New study urges ‘just transition policy’ to accelerate Philippines’ RE development
This approach can help fulfill the country's projected energy demands, making it a crucial strategy for sustainable energy development
India’s solar power subsidies for homes face scepticism
India overtook Japan to become the third-largest solar power generator in 2023, providing 5.9% of global growth in solar
Pro-environment groups in Manila oppose proposed wind farm within conservation area
The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area situated in the southern Sierra Madre range in Baras, Rizal, 47 kilometers east of Manila
Consumer group hits US-PH nuclear deal
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his administration sees “nuclear energy becoming a part of the Philippine energy mix by 2032”.
Darker side of renewables: A climate advocate’s perspective
Proper values should accompany the RE development to prevent them from becoming the opposite of what they are intended for
NGO accuses Chinese renewables firms of abuses in 18 countries
Of the total alleged cases of abuse across 18 countries by Chinese firms, the NGO found 27 in Indonesia, 16 in Peru, 11 in Myanmar
Philippine groups urge US Bankers to abandon fossil gas investments
The advocates recently held a meeting with Blackrock, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley – three renowned investment giants in the US