Million Green Homes launches in Vietnam to help build low-carbon future
An ambitious new program in Vietnam called Million Green Homes aims to bring solar PV and energy efficiency technologies to a million houses or buildings by 2030, thereby helping the country shift away from its existing fossil fuel dependency. Nguy Thi Khanh, Director of GreenID, the organization behind Million Green Homes, says that the program […]
Sunlight used to convert plastics into useful chemical
Scientists here have developed a way to convert plastic waste into useful chemicals using sunlight. This is the first reported process that can completely break down a non-biodegradable plastic
Sarawak CM orders own hydrogen car
KUCHING: Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg (pic) has ordered his own hydrogen car, to lead by serious example, leadership in action in fulfilling the state’s green agenda. It will be similar to the Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel cell car that costs before taxation US$60,000 or some RM300,000. “Sarawak is still developing […]
A fusion startup backed by Jeff Bezos just raised another $65 million, signaling that investors are still betting on this ‘Holy Grail’ technology.
Fusion energy startup General Fusion just raised another $65 million. The money will go towards constructing a demonstration power plant to test out its technology. Here, an early-stage prototype of the company’s unique piston technology, which is designed to compress hydrogen plasma and spur fusion.General Fusion
These fans aren’t just green— they’re smart, too
In a country where there is at least one electric fan in every home, it pays to invest wisely in an appliance that works nearly 24/7, particularly during the hot and humid months. Perhaps that’s why Haiku and Big Ass Fans have been gaining ground in the Philippines over the last 10 years. Both are […]
Greener and deeper Singapore in the works, with more vibrant CBD
Plans for a greener and deeper Singapore were unveiled by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) at a Draft Master Plan exhibition in March. The plans include a new 50km Greater Rustic Coast running along the northern coast, as well as district-level underground projects. The Master Plan is a statutory land-use plan that guides Singapore’s development […]
Reducing the carbon footprint of Singapore
Like most cities around the world, Singapore is short on land. But with rising awareness over the need to address climate change, the country finds itself facing a daunting new challenge in slashing its carbon emissions. Measuring just 721 square kilometers, Singapore is half the size of metropolitan London, and is densely populated to boot […]
DOE hosts first forum on the Cleaner Energy Future Initiative for ASEAN
MAKATI CITY, Nov. 28 – The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, and the Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., hosted the inaugural Government-Private Forum on Cleaner Energy Future Initiative for ASEAN (CEFIA) yesterday , 27 November, at the Makati Diamond Residences. The CEFIA seeks to […]
NEWSand – Singapore’s new construction material
Environmental Conservation is one of the top agendas of the Singapore Government. Innovation efforts are made for finding alternative methods to carry out necessary processes while being environmentally friendly at the same time. NEWSand is one such innovation that has been produced from municipal solid waste. It could potentially be used as a construction material […]
Upgraded Nee Soon South CC to have energy-saving, dementia-friendly features
SINGAPORE — Come 2022, Nee Soon South residents can expect an upgraded community club (CC) that uses less energy and is more dementia-friendly. Announcing this at the constituency’s open house on Sunday (Dec 1), Nee Soon South’s grassroots adviser Lee Bee Wah said the CC — located near Khatib MRT Station — is projected to […]