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North Korea ‘planting more landmines’ on border
Published on 17/07/2024
» SEOUL - North Korean soldiers have been installing landmines and barriers and creating a wasteland along the front line for months despite accidents, the South Korean military said on Wednesday.
Hydro rebound will curb fossil fuels
News, Published on 11/07/2024
» Global hydroelectric generation slumped to a five-year low last year as a result of lower-than-average rainfall across China, North America and India, contributing to record fossil fuel combustion and emissions in 2023.
GCEC Summit Debuts in Bangkok with Great Success
Published on 08/07/2024
» Sasin School of Management and the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) partnered to launch GCEC NEW FRONTIER: BANGKOK SUMMIT 2024, the inaugural Asia-based GCEC summit held during Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship Week 2024 (Sasin IEW) from June 19-23, 2024.
Experts warn of Salween dam's impact on fish stocks
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/07/2024
» Experts are concerned that the diversion of water from the Salween River to the Ping River could lead to a decline in fish stocks due to competition from invasive species and genetic contamination.
Missed energy transition opportunity
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 22/06/2024
» I recently reviewed the draft Power Development Plan (PDP2024), outlining Thailand's power development roadmap from 2024 to 2037. This draft, which was put for a public hearing process during June 12–19, left me disappointed. The lower-than-expected economic growth, high energy surplus, fluctuating electricity costs due to gas price volatility and a more ambitious net-zero target all signal a need to recalibrate our plans towards low carbon emissions.
Emsphere hosts durian-lovers' paradise
Life, Published on 13/06/2024
» Durian lovers have until June 23 to enjoy a variety of durian served in Japanese omakase style at Em Market, ground floor of Emsphere, Sukhumvit Road.
Vietnam's coal use, emissions set new records
Reuters, Published on 05/06/2024
» LITTLETON - Coal use, imports and coal-fired emissions have all climbed to record highs in Vietnam this year despite ongoing efforts to roll out clean generation capacity across the country.
Check dams need review
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/06/2024
» While the government continues to promote check dams as a way to improve the nation's water management mechanism, little attention has been paid to the adverse impact such structures may have on the surrounding environment.
How green is the energy from our hydro dams?
Oped, Published on 29/05/2024
» Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP), a blueprint for the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037, has earned praise for its noble goal of increasing the use of clean, renewable energy. The plan states that by 2050, half of the electricity consumed locally must be clean and renewable energy — solar cells, wind, biomass, small nuclear and hydro dams.
Govt to concentrate more on clean energy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/05/2024
» The government is focusing on solving global warming issues and promoting the use of clean energy, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.