Asia-Pacific
Improving energy resilience in Pakistan could avert 175,000 deaths by 2030, UNICEF says
The study, conducted by UNICEF’s Economist Impact Unit, comes as Pakistan is experiencing a heatwave that has sickened thousands of people.
Global airline bosses to address geopolitical, climate challenges
Geopolitical tensions and ambitious environmental targets will deliver challenges to global airline bosses at an annual summit next week.
South Korea plans 70% carbon-free power generation by 2038
The government maintained its plan to add four nuclear plants by 2038, but expects to more than triple solar and wind power output.
Renault, Geely create joint venture for hybrid, combustion engines
The venture is aimed at developing more efficient gasoline engines and hybrid systems, in response to slowing electric vehicle sales.
Pakistan farmers pin poor mango crop on climate change
Pakistan mango farmers are blaming climate change for the parasites and extreme weather ruining much of this season's crop.
Oil dips on concerns about demand, U.S stockpiles data awaited
Oil prices eased after resilient U.S. economic activity pointed to borrowing costs staying higher for longer in a potential blow to demand.
Asia gas expansion threatens green transition: report
Southeast Asia has existing plans that project a doubling of gas-fired power capacity, and an 80 percent increase in LNG import capacity.
China’s Geely to launch hybrids with more fuel-efficient engines
Geely touts 46.1% thermal efficiency of engines as it prepares to launch hybrid Galaxy car in China.
BHP asks for more time to explore Anglo American takeover
BHP hopes to please Anglo American shareholders with new measures to bolster attempted takeover as South Africa, whose state holds significant influence, goes...
