Thailand proposes to achieve carbon neutrality by 2065-2070 under a new energy plan that could see renewable energy account for a 50% share in its power mix.
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Government must ban imports of plastic scrap
Earlier this year, the government backed away from its commitment to a Plastic Waste Management roadmap, which says that by 2027, 100 percent of plastic waste must be reusable.
Why farm-raised shrimp are bad for the environment
Shrimp waste ends up becoming a toxin all its own, but add to that the various chemicals and hormones aqua farmers are injecting into their shrimp, and you’ve got an even greater problem.The lengthy and complicated supply chain that brings the majority of shrimp into the West from farms in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand burns an awful lot of fuel. Furthermore, some shrimp farms in Vietnam have been injecting their shrimp with a carboxymethyl cellulose gel to make them plumper. It’s not toxic to humans, but it’s certainly not above board, either. And shrimp farms in Thailand have even been accused of human trafficking, child abuse, and slavery,
Chinese dams cloud Mekong River relations
So the new Chinese ambassador to Thailand will have a challenge to prove that the countries’ friendship remains strong. He can’t just resort to diplomatic rhetoric. Of course, being dubbed as a “younger sibling” and “one family”, will make Thais’ hearts glow. Yet the proof of fraternity will be seen in the river that runs unimpeded.
Forest complex reservoir project ‘in study phase’
The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) is attempting to allay concerns raised over a plan to construct a cluster of seven reservoirs around the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex by saying the project is still at its study phase.
Regulators set out sustainable finance initiatives
Thailand’s Working Group on Sustainable Finance has set out five key strategic initiatives to promote sustainable finance across the financial sector. The Working Group comprises the Fiscal Policy Office, the BOT (Bank of Thailand), the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), the OIC (Office of Insurance Commission), and the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand).
Chinese keen on Yuam River scheme
A Chinese company is interested in investing in the project to build a tunnel to divert water from the Yuam River in Mae Hong Son to refill Bhumibol Dam in Tak. Most people who stand to be affected are ethnic Karen.
Refineries opt for advanced technologies to address global warming challenges
To cope with the expectations for refineries, Dow has developed UCARSOL as the latest innovative gas treating solution. UCARSOL captures GHG emitted by sizable industrial plants, including oil refineries, gas separation plants, electricity generating plants, and fertilizer factories, achieving both improved efficiency and enhanced environmental protection.
4 circular economy lessons from Bangkok
The concept of a circular economy offers a way to rethink production and consumption on a systemic level. Given that opportunity, this spring our Bangkok Hub of Global Shapers — a youth-led network of Hubs initiated by the World Economic Forum — was selected as one of four cities to pilot a new initiative to support the development of circular economy solutions tailored to local needs through grassroots efforts.