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July 02, 2026
A possible strong El Niño fuels fears for fires across Indonesian tropical peatlands
Indonesian environmental groups fear the drier El Niño conditions could trigger renewed peatland fires in Borneo and Sumatra, particularly on land converted for rice cultivation under the government food estate projects announced in 2020.
July 02, 2026Los Angeles turns ‘most polluting’ World Cup into Olympic climate rehearsal
Los Angeles is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
July 01, 2026Can ship recycling supply steel needed for the green transition?
Old ships contain mountains of scrap needed for lower-carbon steelmaking. But the course from ship to furnace is made harder by global politics.
July 01, 2026Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025
Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according to the latest Energy Institute statistical review of world energy.
June 30, 2026Thailand auto parts makers face EV transition as carbon rules reshape supplier competitiveness
Thailand's auto parts makers face a two-year window before CBAM could cover wheels and gearboxes by 2028. Maxion's Thailand plant reaches 25% renewables vs 40–55% at its India facilities.
June 30, 2026Why Vietnam needs both concrete and nature to fight floods
Flooding is becoming one of Vietnam’s most pressing environmental and economic challenges. According to the World Bank, floods and other climate-related disasters cost Vietnam an estimated 1 to 1.5 per cent of GDP annually.
June 29, 2026Thailand’s PCB boom: Why renewable power is becoming the next competitive hurdle
Thailand is ASEAN's largest PCB base with THB 200B in investment since 2022, but renewables cover only 3% of power use. DPPA access is limited to data centers, leaving PCB makers reliant on rooftop solar and I-RECs.
June 29, 2026Thailand’s new PDP sets 60% clean power goal as firms seek fairer access to renewables
Thailand's new PDP targets 60% clean electricity by 2050—50% renewables plus 10% SMR. But manufacturers say data centers get priority under the current Utility Green Tariff while established industry waits.
June 29, 2026Thai farmers fear water woes from planned LNG plant
Farmers in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province worry a planned 600-megawatt LNG power plant could increase water shortages and air pollution in an area already facing recurring drought.
June 29, 2026ASEAN Weekly: COP31 electrification target spotlights power grids; Malaysia, South Korea develop bio-CNG
This week in ASEAN, energy transition remained in focus as the Bonn climate talks highlighted a push for a global electrification target ahead of COP31, raising attention on ASEAN’s grid development and renewable energy investment needs.