https://www.scmp.com/rss/500582/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com If it wants, China can sustainably phase-out coal-fired power and keep the climate from warming by 2°C (3.6°F), without creating a serious economic impact.  According to a new study of the energy sector, China can meet a more ambitious goal of keeping warming to 1.5°C (2.7°F), but that would require meticulous planning and financial support to retire the coal plants.  “This report shows that a sustainable coal power phase-out in China is possible, by rapidly retiring the low-hanging fruit and... https://www.scmp.com/business/new-report-says-china-can-become-climate-change-leader-without-severe-economic-impact/article/3045123?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/new-report-says-china-can-become-climate-change-leader-without-severe-economic-impact/article/3045123?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:42:44 +0000 [Sponsored Article] New hydroelectric power plants can play a crucial role in climate change mitigation. The Batang Toru Hydro Electric Power Plant (HEPP) in North Sumatera, Indonesia, which is being built by PT North Sumatera Hydro Energy (NSHE), is one such case.   The Batang Toru HEPP will contribute vitally to helping meet Indonesia’s climate change mitigation and adaptation plan.    Climate change is the biggest environmental challenge of our generation - our future depends on our ability... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/tackling-climate-change-and-protecting-biodiversity/article/3006729/what?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/tackling-climate-change-and-protecting-biodiversity/article/3006729/what?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:00:14 +0000