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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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
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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Climate change

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

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Business of climate change

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

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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.

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.

The Environmental Protection Department is building the I·PARK1, Hong Kong’s first waste-to-energy facility for treating municipal solid waste. Photo: ISD
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.

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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I•PARK1 is located on an island off Lantau. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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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The first reactor at the Zhangzhou nuclear plant in southeastern China’s Fujian province. The reactor went into commercial operation on New Year’s Day. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

The construction industry is responsible for nearly 40 per cent of global energy-related carbon emissions. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Remove roadblocks for electric vehicles in Hong Kong

Hong Kong laws restricting functions of modern vehicles should be updated to allow the cars, and their makers, to flourish.

Business of climate change

Hong Kong’s status as aviation, maritime hub faces green fuel challenge

Hong Kong has to act fast if it wants to become a green fuel hub for the aviation and maritime sectors, as both Singapore and China are way ahead, analysts say.

Business of climate change

Opinion | Indonesia can’t afford to abandon coal as it shifts to greener energy

Phasing down coal and investing in renewable energy can ensure energy security and economic stability while creating a greener future.

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Women sit on a hill overlooking the Suralaya coal power plant in Cilegon, Indonesia, in 2023. Photo: AP
China economy

Opinion | In a world of tariff threats, China opts to share green tech dividends

China’s ‘new trio’ of EVs, lithium-ion batteries and solar panels represents the trickling down of tech dividends to people across the world.

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BYD’s 10 millionth electric vehicle rolls off the production line on November 18. BYD, the world’s largest EV maker, is based in Shenzhen, China. Photo: BYD
China energy security

Chinese power group planning to build green energy island

The project off the coast of Guangdong is ranked among the country’s top 10 engineering challenges.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Foreign carmakers risk losing up to US$20 billion a year in China: UBS

‘We think foreign automakers need to re-evaluate and adjust their strategies’ in China, bank says.

Africa

Nigeria turns to compressed natural gas, petrol subsidies removed

Transport costs skyrocketed as the price of petrol more than tripled in the months that followed last year’s end to petrol subsidies.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the opening ceremony of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on September 5. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights

Recap | Lula pushes action at G20, Asia’s rice revolution: 6 climate stories

From super typhoons to dengue outbreaks, climate change is having an impact across the globe. Here are six of our latest stories.

Asia’s rice farmers are striving to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change by transforming rice production into a sustainable and profitable venture. Photo: AFP
Business of climate change

China to lead decarbonisation of global maritime industry, analysts say

China is a step ahead because it is a world leader in electric vehicles, renewable energy and battery supply chains.

SCMP Highlights

Recap | Smog shuts New Delhi schools, Shanghai tops pollution list: 6 environment stories

From India’s toxic smog crisis to McDonald’s tackling cow methane, explore the global fight against pollution in our latest stories on the environment.

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