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February 08, 2025
How TopoLogic is using topological materials to solve AI’s energy crisis
As AI becomes a bigger part of our daily lives, it is using an increasing amount of energy. TopoLogic, a Japanese startup from the University of Tokyo, is aiming to address this issue by leveraging a new material known as topological materials.
January 24, 2025Indonesia bolsters EV battery ties with Japan, South Korea amid U.S.-China tariff risks
In response to U.S. President Trump’s threat of higher tariffs on Chinese companies, Indonesian battery manufacturers with close ties to Chinese firms are expanding their partnerships with other countries.
January 22, 2025Updated: Thai cabinet approves carbon tax to tackle emissions
Thailand’s cabinet approves a carbon tax rate of 200 baht ($5.88) per ton of carbon emissions. Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul stated in an official announcement that the carbon tax will be integrated into the existing petroleum tax structure.
January 16, 2025Global South can tackle air pollution, climate change with new approaches and solidarity
Policymakers must discard the “grow now, clean later” model, attract investment in renewables and collaborate, writes a former senior advisor for the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Indonesia.
December 18, 2024Japan expands nuclear power use in new draft energy plan
In addition to reaffirming the goal of achieving 20% nuclear power by 2030 and extending it through 2040, Japan will also allow the construction of new nuclear reactors and remove the phrase "reduce dependence on nuclear power as much as possible."
December 17, 2024Taiwan’s feed-in tariff system under scrutiny amid calls for reform
Taiwan’s feed-in tariff (FIT) system, a cornerstone policy for promoting renewable energy development, is facing growing debate. The Ministry of Economic Affairs recently announced its draft FIT rates for 2025, maintaining stable reductions for solar ener
November 13, 2024Fossil fuel carbon emissions hit record levels in 2024, report says
The latest Global Carbon Budget report forecasts that both fossil fuel-related carbon emissions and total global carbon emissions will hit historic highs this year, with further increases expected.
November 11, 2024Thailand to add 3 more large-scale pumped storage hydropower plants
To mitigate the impact of intermittent wind and solar power generation, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) plans to invest 90 billion Thai baht (approximately 2.6 billion USD) in expanding pumped-storage hydropower plants at three dam
October 25, 2024The challenges of carbon neutrality labelling in China
Product claims regarding carbon neutrality based on offsets are controversial, but better accounting of carbon footprints is on the way.
October 21, 2024AI wave leads Taiwan to reconsider embracing nuclear energy
In a recent interview, Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai indicated that Taiwan is "very open" to new nuclear technologies in light of the increasing electricity demand from the semiconductor industry driven by AI.