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September 30, 2024

SEA Calls for Increase in Foreign Investment to Wean off Coal in Energy Transition

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan brought matters of foreign investment to light in Coaltrans Asia 2024 in Bali, Indonesia. “Countries who have stronger...

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September 23, 2024

How sustainable are hybrid cars?

Cars and vans are responsible for most carbon emissions in transportation worldwide. This is according to a study by Statista which recorded a 48% share in CO2 emissions for...

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September 18, 2024

How Renewable Energy Can Make the Earth More Livable

Heatwaves, torrential rains, rising sea levels, seasons starting too early or ending late…it seems the earth is not as friendly to human life as it was before. The changes...

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September 16, 2024

Unraveling the mystery: How hybrid cars actually work

Hybrid cars are getting more popular. We see them on the road and in advertisements. The thing is, they look just like regular cars. What makes them a hybrid...

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September 16, 2024

Renewable energy and carbon-free energy: What’s the difference?

Renewable energy is good for us and good for the planet. But so is carbon-free energy. Are they one and the same? Although you may hear both terms mentioned...

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September 11, 2024

Why we should embrace electric public transportation

Commuting is a drag. When you ride a tricycle, jeep, or bus, you are exposed to engine fumes, air pollution, and noise.This takes a toll on your health. Plus,...

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September 11, 2024

Can you use solar energy at night?

We need electricity most at night when we come home from a long day of work or studying. But how exactly can we use solar power when the moon...

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September 6, 2024

How to practice sustainable living in the Philippines

There’s sustainable tourism, food packaging, clothing, and now, sustainable living. But what is sustainability and how do you get started? Sustainability is defined as “meeting the needs of the...

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September 2, 2024

What you need to know about nonrenewable energy

To renew means to begin again or to replace something old with a newer version. We renew contracts, leases, and licenses all the time. But the energy that we...

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September 2, 2024

How is renewable energy good for the environment?

The environment is in crisis and the country is pivoting to supplementing and eventually replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. But how is renewable energy actually beneficial for the...