China’s Electrical Development Annual Report 2026 Highlights Dominant Global Electrification Role and Sets Stage for COP31 Discussions

Beijing – The China Electricity Council’s release of the "China’s Electrical Development Annual Report 2026" on September 22 has unveiled a compelling narrative of China’s paramount influence in the global…

South Korea’s Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals Threatened by Industrial Mega-Projects, New Report Warns

SEOUL – South Korea’s stated ambition to significantly expand its renewable energy capacity to 220 gigawatts (GW) by 2040 faces a formidable challenge, with a new report suggesting that the…

China’s Coal Power Share Dips Below 50% for the First Time as Renewables Gain Momentum

Beijing, China – In a significant milestone for China’s energy transition, coal-fired power plants generated 49.7% of the nation’s total electricity output during the first six months of 2026. This…

The Global AI Boom Faces a Critical Energy Bottleneck: East Asia’s Power Grid Under Strain

The accelerating global expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is encountering a significant physical impediment: the world’s electricity infrastructure. As technology companies develop increasingly sophisticated AI models and deploy vast computing…

Himalayan Catastrophe: Massive Mudslide Devastates Border Communities, Raising Alarms Over Climate Change Impacts

A catastrophic mudslide, triggered by an immense ice-rock avalanche, has ripped through a remote valley straddling the China-Nepal border, leaving a trail of destruction and an escalating humanitarian crisis. As…

Greenpeace East Asia Condemns Japan’s Fossil Fuel Strategy at Gastech 2026 Amidst Global Climate Crisis

BANGKOK, THAILAND (15 September 2026) – Greenpeace East Asia has issued a strong condemnation of Japan’s recent policy pronouncements at the Japan Energy Summit, held concurrently with Gastech 2026 in…

Greenpeace East Asia Sounds Alarm on Fossil Gas for AI Boom at AixEnergy Summit

BANGKOK, THAILAND (17 September 2026) – As the global energy sector convenes for the AixEnergy Summit at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, a stark warning has been issued by Greenpeace East…

China’s Data Centers and Cloud Providers Show Increased Renewable Energy Use Amidst Surging AI Demand

Data center and cloud computing providers in China demonstrated a sustained commitment to increasing their renewable energy usage through 2025, a new report by Greenpeace East Asia reveals. The findings…

Lighting The Future: People’s Hope and Power in China’s Green Energy Future

China’s burgeoning data center sector, a critical engine for its digital economy and the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence, is navigating a complex path towards renewable energy consumption. While…

Climate Change as Told by Autumn Flavours: Japan’s Iconic Crops Face Escalating Heat Stress

TOKYO (Sept. 17, 2026) – Days with crop-damaging temperatures across Japan’s key agricultural hubs have surged by up to 43 days over the past 50 years, posing significant risks to…