An article in the Asia Pacific Infrastructure magazine August-September issue features a plastic road, made from 70% recycled plastics.
Category: Environment
South Korea’s Carbon Emissions and Renewable Energy Efforts
South Korea’s attempt to achieve its green aspirations, incorporating more renewable energy into its electricity mix, reducing its emissions.
Invercargill NZ is Trailblazing Renewable Heating System to Reduce Emissions
Invercargill NZ’s plan to invest in a renewable heating network project will improve the city’s air quality and reduce CO2 emissions.
Report Reveals NZ’s Most Urgent Climate Risks
The NCCRA report showed NZ's most significant risks in 5 domains - natural environment, human, economy, and built environment, and governance.
Does the Plummeting Oil Prices Signal the End of the Fossil Fuel Era?
The Economist reports that oil giant companies are trying to sell their billion-dollar assets, cutting investments amid the worldwide plummeting oil prices.
Ecosystem-based Approach to Climate Adaptation in Malmö, Sweden
The ecosystem-based adaptation of Augustenborg enabled them to control flooding, improve the city’s image, and enhance their stormwater and sewer systems.
Climate Adaptation in Salt Lake County’s Watershed Management
In this YouTube video, the lecturer Marian Hubbard Rice explains how Salt Lake City has integrated climate change adaptation in its watershed management.
Climate Change Adaptation and Impact in Asia Pacific Forests
The study shows that climate change's impacts differ in each region; adaptation strategies and policies should be appropriated and contextualised.
Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in the Developing World’s Drylands
The paper presents research results and case studies on the use of innovative techniques to cope with drought and contribute to food security in dry areas.
Effect of the Pandemic to Climate Change Explained
This interesting article published on Bloomberg discusses the benefits of the COVID-19 to the environment and whether it has slowed down climate change.