Clean energy philippines articles
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Tell it to SunStar: Common myths about clean energy transition in the Philippines
In the Philippines the transition away from coal and towards renewable energy is not just an environmental imperative but a critical move for public health and economic prosperity.Coal, a predominant source of energy in the country, is not only one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions but also an important source of air pollution.Air pollution poses severe health risks, from respiratory ailments to heart diseases, affecting millions of Filipinos. As the Philippines...
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Transition to clean energy is crucial
The actual start of summer in the United States is still a month away but people are already beginning to feel the heat. Many countries across the globe, particularly in Asia, are also experiencing scorching temperatures at above 40 degrees Centigrade (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting climatologist and weather historian Maximilliano Herrera to declare that “thousands of records are being brutalized all over Asia, which is by far the most extreme event in world climatic history.”
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Atlanta ranks 13th on clean energy scorecard
(The Center Square) — Atlanta received 107 out of 250 total points (43%) on its clean energy scorecard, ranking 13th out of 57 cities in large metro areas. The Gate City tied with Sacramento and San Diego at No. 13. San Francisco topped the list for the second consecutive year, edging out Denver, Seattle and Los Angeles. The rankings are from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard. The group explored 75 of the...