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Climate change science and technology

Climate change science and technology
Latest news, analysis and commentary about the technological aspects of adjusting to climate change, including stories about decarbonisation, the removal of pollutants from the air, water or soil, and innovations in energy-saving technology.
Beijing is considering a plan to use the Tibetan Plateau to grow food for China in a future global climate crisis. Photo: Shutterstock
Science

China moots Himalayan ark project to survive climate ‘tipping point’

As the threat of global climate collapse grows, Beijing is considering a plan to turn the Tibetan Plateau into an agricultural stronghold.

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Climate change

Opinion | Asia is ground zero for the impact of global glacier loss

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Indonesia

Indonesia’s clean energy transition in doubt after US withdrawal from JETP

Hong Kong science and tech

Round table: what can women in STEM do to lead change?

PostMag hosted a discussion between 5 Hong Kong-based innovators blazing a trail: Florence Chan, Angela Wu, Wendy Lam, Gina Jiang and Megan Lam.

Women innovators in science and tech (from left) Megan Lam, Wendy Lam, Angela Wu, Florence Chan and Gina Jiang. Photo: TMT
India

Cool idea: Indian slums get special roofs to beat 46-degree summer heat

Results show a new reflective coating can reduce indoor temperature by between 1.2 and 1.7 degrees Celsius.

Science

Princeton nuclear physicist, fusion energy expert Liu Chang leaves US for China

Plasma specialist heads to Peking University to pursue magnetic confinement on mission to make nuclear fusion a reality.

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China can stop importing oil in 20 years, NPC deputy Liu Hanyuan says

Tongwei Group founder says that in the past, China has tended to focus on generation and neglect transmission.

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NPC deputy and billionaire Liu Hanyuan has made suggestions to meet the “urgent need for energy transformation” and respond to the risks of international trade barriers. Photo: Xinhua
China energy security

China is betting big on energy storage as AI drives surge in power demand

Beijing plans to boost research into a slew of next-generation battery technologies as it strives to make its renewables sector more efficient.

China and climate change

China unveils world’s first oil production ship with carbon capture facilities

The floating production storage and offloading unit carries technology designed to mitigate its environmental impact.

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US-China relations

Opinion | China must assess risks and rewards as Trump reverses US climate policy

Beijing can no longer expect to use climate cooperation as a bargaining chip with Washington. But a chance arises to seize global climate leadership.

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Climate activists project a message onto Tower Bridge with a silhouette of Donald Trump, ahead of Cop29 climate talks, in London, Britain, on November 7, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Science

More rice, less gas: Chinese-Swedish team makes hybrid to cut methane emissions

Researchers hope to register their rice in China for farmers and are working with firms to add oxantel to fertilisers.

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Scientists say their new low-methane hybrid rice could address a rise in rice-related emissions because of global warming and an increasing global population. Photo: Xinhua
Climate change

Opinion | We wouldn’t slap tariffs on vaccines. Why would we on solar panels?

Despite apprehension from some governments, the benefits of China’s green technology oversupply can be deployed for the greater good.

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Business of climate change

Chinese firms install record power capacity in belt and road nations: report

Reliance on dirty energy sources remained big at 48 per cent of projects in 2024, versus 55 per cent in 2022, report showed.

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War and conflict

Opinion | Crisis-hit supply chains must become stronger, greener and fairer

A fundamental rethink is needed as global supply chains flounder amid war and attacks, geopolitical tensions and climate shocks.

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A cargo ship sails towards the Bridge of the Americas, which spans the entrance to the Panama Canal, on January 22. Since 2023, persistent disruptions at maritime chokepoints including the Panama Canal have intensified inflation, prolonged shipping times and strained economies. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Thailand seeks cleaner air by offering free public transport

The travel concession allows passengers to ride buses and elevated and underground electric trains in the capital without charge.

A thick layer of smog covers the center of Bangkokon Friday Photo: dpa
Science

Chinese scientists turn E coli into a photosynthetic life form

A dangerous bacteria is being used by researchers to help create a range of bioproducts with no carbon footprint.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Waste-to-energy plant backs recycling push in Hong Kong

Government insists new Hong Kong facility complements existing strategy and does not signal a shift away from the reduction of rubbish to burning it.

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Business of climate change

Longi shares slide in Shanghai on profit warning amid solar-panel glut

Prices of most popular solar modules have fallen to a level that renders most producers unprofitable, Citigroup says.

Egrets fly over solar panels at a farm in Jinhu County in eastern Jiangsu province on December 16, 2024. Photo: AFP
Business of climate change

Citybus owner Hans Group makes deal to fuel hydrogen-powered buses in Hong Kong

Hans Group, Citybus and Grand Resource Hydrogen signed a supply agreement on Wednesday.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong waste-to-energy plant won’t harm recycling push: minister

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan pushes back against ‘misunderstandings’ over facility opening this year.

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Science

China plans to build ‘Three Gorges dam in space’ to harness solar power

Chinese rocket scientist reveals blueprint for ‘incredible project’ to build solar power station in space using super heavy rockets.

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A Long March-5 rocket is seen at the Wenchang Space Launch Centre in southern China. The much larger Long March-9, a reusable heavy-lift rocket, will be used to realise plans for the solar power station in space. Photo: Xinhua via AP
Business of climate change

China’s Trina Solar sets world record for solar conversion technology

The company’s solar module beat the decades old solar cell efficiency record held by University of New South Wales laboratory.

Trina Solar said it would continue to increase its research and development in passivated solar technology to maintain its technology leadership. Photo: Reuters
Science

Chinese research ship starts country’s first survey of Bohai Sea’s winter ice

The icebreaker owned by Sun Yat-sen University is studying the impact of rapid environmental changes on the climate.

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China energy security

China’s nuclear power drive gains steam as major new reactor comes online

The project in Fujian province is the first example of China’s third-generation Hualong One reactor being put into large-scale commercial operation.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

From oversupply to Trump 2.0: the outlook for EV batteries in 2025

Here are a few things you need to know about the EV battery market in 2025.

A worker at a car battery plant in Nanjing, China. Photo: AFP
Business of climate change

Citigroup, BofA join US lenders in leaving global climate-banking alliance

US banks are under pressure from Republican lawmakers to distance themselves from industry groups that support reducing carbon emissions.

Citigroup is the world’s No. 4 underwriter of green bonds since the start of the decade. Photo: Reuters
Climate change

Opinion | After a mixed bag for climate action in 2024, businesses must take the lead

As more governments lurch to the right, firms are feeling a backlash against social and climate action. But the stakes are too high for inaction.

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Business of climate change

Hang Lung pushes for faster decarbonisation in construction sector

Developer urges quicker regulatory progress and pilot programmes to expedite low-carbon material adoption, vital for decarbonising the sector.

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