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July 28, 2025
Debating Maanshan nuclear plant restart: Breaking down four key questions on cost, safety, nuclear waste
Regarding the nuclear power referendum, which asks “whether NPP3 should continue operating if approved by regulators as safe,” RECCESSARY outlines four key points of public concern to explain both sides of the debate.
July 25, 2025Philippine coal power generation declines for the first time in 17 years
Coal-fired power in the Philippines has dropped for the first time in nearly two decades, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
July 23, 2025Biocredits explained: From market methods to risks behind 120000-fold price gap
The World Economic Forum (WEF) launched the Biodiversity Credits Initiative in 2022, aiming to stimulate investment through market-based mechanisms. But how has this emerging market evolved since then and what risks does it entail?
July 22, 2025Japan’s nuclear comeback unshaken despite ruling coalition’s loss
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition suffered a defeat in the recent national election. However, with broad cross-party support for nuclear energy, Japan’s direction toward nuclear revival is unlikely to change.
July 22, 2025How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries in Australia
As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to double by 2050.
July 21, 2025Indonesia’s B50 biofuel rollout faces uncertainty amid palm oil supply woes
Indonesia’s plan to raise its palm oil-based biodiesel blend to 50% next year is now in question. A senior official from the ESDM acknowledged ongoing uncertainty over palm oil feedstock availability and production capacity.
July 17, 2025Thailand's PTT, Bangchak move on maritime decarbonization with biofuel push
Thailand’s leading energy players are ramping up investment in renewable energy in response to growing momentum for maritime decarbonization. Companies like Bangchak Corporation and state-owned PTT are accelerating the development of biofuels.
July 17, 2025Cleaner air in east Asia may have driven recent acceleration in global warming, study indicates
Global warming has picked up pace since around 2010, leading to the recent string of record warm years. Why this is happening is still unclear, and among the biggest questions in climate science today.
July 16, 2025Climate adaptation in action: Retail, solar, semiconductor sectors harness weather data to strengthen resilience
Social and economic activities are closely tied to weather conditions. To strengthen risk management, a growing number of companies are turning to customized weather data to minimize unpredictable impacts.
July 15, 2025Climate adaptation in action: Taiwan targets extreme heat — interview with Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming
Climate adaptation is essentially long-term disaster prevention, but the real challenge lies in implementation—turning awareness into action, said Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming (彭啓明).