The authors say the results should serve as a cautionary tale as new hydroelectric projects are aggressively pursued in Asia.
Category: Thailand
Thai farmers feeling the heat of climate debate
Many of them have reported losing crops to irregular weather patterns and unexpected disasters such as drought and flooding. Some even fall into debt due to their income losses.
Thailand’s 2030 climate target far too ‘unambitious’
In its effort to expand industrial areas, the Prayut regime has unabashedly suspended its emissions commitment.
“Social Enterprises” key to boost sustainable development
The Thai Cabinet approved a new draft bill in July to encourage businesses to conduct more activities for the benefit of society, which will help develop communities and ease environmental problems.
Thailand’s Power Plan ‘a setback for sustainable energy’
“It is now clear that the Thai authorities are not really serious about pursuing Paris Agreement goals, because the PDP contains many serious flaws .”
20-year water plan tipped for approval
The 20-year water management plan consists of six core areas of water resource development: consumption and general use, security for the farming sector; flood management, water quality, erosion and governance.
Thailand: World’s most unequal country in 2018
In 2016, the 1% richest Thais (500,000 people) owned 58.0% of the country’s wealth. In 2018, they controlled 66.9%.
Rich nations fail as Thailand meets its emissions target
Even though Thailand’s power-generation sector is the largest CO2 producer, it is the only sector that is releasing a lower amount of greenhouse gases.
Eastern Economic Corridor must continue
This is a mega pro-growth project that should be continued no matter who enters government after the election.
Women Lead Response to Thai Coal Plant Development
Their voices to protect the health and livelihoods of their families adds power and energy to the coal opposition movement around Pattani Bay.