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Blueprint on how to communicate on climate change
Oped, Pornphrom Vikitsreth, Published on 20/08/2021
» On Aug 9, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a group of leading scientists and academics, published its "6th Assessment Report". While boasting over 14,000 individual studies, the spotlight was on its headline statement's very first sentence: "It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land."
US and China's healthier rivalry
Oped, Pornphrom Vikitsreth, Published on 04/05/2021
» 'This is the decade that we must make decisions to avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis," said US President Joe Biden on Thursday 22 April at the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate held by the White House.
Cashing in on Sino-US 'green' race
Oped, Pornphrom Vikitsreth, Published on 17/02/2021
» After taking office as the president of the United States last month, Joe Biden has been translating his campaign promises on climate change into action, with the support from the young, progressive wing in the Democrat party. Among the highlights in his proposals include pledges for net-zero emissions and a 100% clean energy economy by 2050 -- a clear reversal from Donald Trump, a climate change denier who had a cosy relationship with the fossil fuel industry.
UK report shines a light on e-waste
News, Pornphrom Vikitsreth, Published on 16/12/2020
» The long-awaited entrance of the new iPhone series to Thai stores has become a trending subject. In addition to the upgraded technology and lavish exterior, one notable contrast is that this series does not come with the customary wall charger and wired earphones. While such omission has reasonably raised eyebrows, especially when there is no trace of any price reduction, Apple justified their action by claiming that the smaller packaging will help them deliver more units at once and, thus, reduce their carbon footprint.
We must have a 'green new normal'
Oped, Pornphrom Vikitsreth, Published on 20/05/2020
» Should an optimist seek any positive outcome from the Covid-19 crisis, it would not be too surprising if the answer steered towards the favourable effect on the environment.