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Industry Ministry eyes cutting emissions by 7.2 million tonnes per year
Industry Ministry eyes cutting emissions by 7.2 million tonnes per year
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024
The Industry Ministry on Friday announced a three-point plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the industrial sector by 7.2 million tonnes per year, in line with the government’s policy for Thai industries to embrace sustainability.Latest Oil Plan expected to draw THB113 bn investment to Thailand
Latest Oil Plan expected to draw THB113 bn investment to Thailand
SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024
The 2024 edition of the Oil Plan is expected to draw over 113 billion baht of investment to Thailand, the Department of Energy Business said on Friday.Smog to style: Siam Kubota and Greyhound turn rice straw into fashion
Smog to style: Siam Kubota and Greyhound turn rice straw into fashion
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024
Smoke billowing from rice fields across the country contributes to Thailand’s annual smog season, but one company has found a fashionable alternative to burning harvest waste.Thailand’s alternative energy chief unveils 51% renewable power plan
Thailand’s alternative energy chief unveils 51% renewable power plan
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024
The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE) is forging multiple plans to maximise renewable energy benefits and align with global efforts to combat climate change.Environment and sustainability high on WHA’s agenda
Environment and sustainability high on WHA’s agenda
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 05, 2024
Logistics services company WHA Corporation is transforming its industrial estates and nearby communities with technology and aims to achieve net-zero carbon emission by 2050, the SET-listed company said.How Thailand is progressing toward carbon neutrality
How Thailand is progressing toward carbon neutrality
TUESDAY, JUNE 04, 2024
Thailand is driving carbon neutrality by reducing emissions in agriculture, supporting emissions reduction technologies, boosting emissions reduction skills among the business and public sectors, and promoting green financing, the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (TGO) said on Tuesday.Thai-Israeli innovation converts PVC waste into Naphtha fuel
Thai-Israeli innovation converts PVC waste into Naphtha fuel
SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024
A Thai-Israeli joint venture has invented a superoxide process to recycle polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waste into Naphtha fuel, Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA) and Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) revealed on Friday.Expert warns of increased health risks to humans from climate change
Expert warns of increased health risks to humans from climate change
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024
A climate expert has warned that the increased melting of polar ice and the presence of dark surfaces in the ocean would result in more extreme weather conditions throughout the world, pointing to the record high temperature during the summer this year in Thailand.Experts call for incentives, mechanisation to tackle stubble burning
Experts call for incentives, mechanisation to tackle stubble burning
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024
Farmers should be offered incentives and given access to machines that could help tackle air pollution and drive sustainable agriculture, several experts said during a panel discussion at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre on Thursday.Tourism event on May 29 to focus on innovation and sustainability
Tourism event on May 29 to focus on innovation and sustainability
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
An industry-level sustainable tourism event is being held on May 29 by education consultant Ekthana Services, aiming to help the hospitality sector meet customer preferences.Laos signs renewable energy agreement with Thai company
Laos signs renewable energy agreement with Thai company
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
Laos has made further progress in achieving its ambitions for clean energy with the signing on Monday by its government of a joint development agreement for investment in the energy sector with Thailand-based alternative energy company Energy Absolute (EA).Sea boiling deadly to coral, marine scientist observes
Sea boiling deadly to coral, marine scientist observes
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
Assistant Professor Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a marine scientist and lecturer in the Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University, posted on his Facebook: "From the phenomenon of sea boiling, coral bleaches and dies within 10 days."Severe geomagnetic storms expected this weekend
Severe geomagnetic storms expected this weekend
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a US-based agency charged with forecasting weather, warns that at least three severe geomagnetic storms, expected to be the worst since 2005, will hit Earth this weekend.