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Climate effort needs to be more proactive
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 21/07/2025
» Start with China, the world's biggest emitter by far of greenhouse gases: 27% of the entire world's emissions, and more than twice that of the second-biggest emitter, the United States. In fact, it's more than all the emissions of all the other developed countries combined. Bad China.
TOA Earns Sixth CFO Certification for Sustainability
Published on 18/07/2025
» TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or TOA, continues its journey towards becoming a Net Zero organisation. Most recently, the company received its “Carbon Footprint for Organization (CFO)” certification for the sixth consecutive year. The certificate was presented to Ms Wipada Nakpairat, Vice President, SHE & Quality Management and Sustainability Division, from Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), with Dr. Natarika Wayuparb Nitiphon, Deputy Executive Director of TGO, also in attendance at the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ).
BIG, PTT to jointly develop new air separation unit
Business, Published on 18/07/2025
» BIG, a Thai low-carbon industrial gas manufacturer, has joined hands with PTT Plc to develop a new air separation unit in Rayong, aimed at further strengthening an eco-friendly process used to produce low-carbon gases.
Watchdog doubts need for nuke deal
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/07/2025
» Thailand Nuclear Watchdog has expressed concerns about the government's decision to enter into an agreement with the United States on nuclear energy cooperation, saying there is no immediate need to incorporate nuclear power into the nation's energy landscape.
Today, Tuvalu. Tomorrow, the entire world
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 15/07/2025
» Some big changes arrive with a bang, but usually they sort of sneak in and you barely notice them at first. Last month's big change saw the creation of the world's first climate-change visas. It's a way of giving potential climate refugees some hope and some dignity, and it would certainly be an improvement on the current migration mess.
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Data Storage innovations leading the way to more sustainable data center infrastructure
Published on 09/07/2025
» Among its many benefits, digitalization is a key component of global sustainability. The more we can replace physical objects (paper and construction materials, for example, as well as the means to manufacture and transport them) with digital representations, the closer we can get to a truly sustainable planet.
June was hottest on record in western Europe: EU monitor
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» PARIS - Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record last month, as "extreme" temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Wednesday.
Banpu Invests in 350MW Battery Project in Australia
Published on 01/07/2025
» Banpu Public Company Limited, a versatile energy company, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Banpu Energy Australia Pty Limited (BEN), has signed an agreement to acquire a 50% interest in the Wooreen Energy Storage System (WESS) project. The remaining 50% is held by EnergyAustralia. Located in Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia, the project will have a power capacity of 350 megawatts and a storage capacity of 1,400 megawatt-hours.
PTTEP marks 40 years of pride in strengthening Thailand’s energy security
Published on 30/06/2025
» PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) recently commemorated its 40th anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding Thailand’s energy security. The event was presided over by Mr. Krairit Euchukanonchai (5th from left), Chairman of the Board of Directors of PTTEP; Mr. Montri Rawanchaikul (5th from right), Chief Executive Officer of PTTEP; along with the company’s top executives. They extended a warm welcome to Mr. Prasert Sinsukprasert (center), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, as well as distinguished guests from the public and private sectors. The Board of Directors and management expressed sincere appreciation to all stakeholders for their continued support of PTTEP’s mission. The gathering took place at the Grand Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok.