Common Myths About Clean Energy Transition in the Philippines: Debunked!


by Daily Guardian - We write, you decide.

Daily Guardian - We write, you decide.— Today, April 22, is Earth Day, and in the Philippines the transition away from coal and towards renewable energy is not just an environmental imperative but a critical move for public health and economic prosperity.

SunStar Philippines—Tell it to SunStar: Common myths about clean energy transition in the Philippines. In the Philippines the transition away from coal and towards renewable energy is not just an environmental imperative but a critical move for public health and economic prosperity.Coal, a predominant source of energy in the country, is not only one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions but also an important source of air pollution.Air pollution poses severe health risks, from respiratory ailments to heart diseases, affecting millions of Filipinos. As the Philippines...

www.utilitydive.com—JPMorgan warns clean energy transition could take ‘decades or generations’. New research from the U.S. bank pointed to inflation, high interest rates and geopolitical issues as key roadblocks delaying the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

CNBC—JPMorgan’s calls for a reality check on energy transition are sensible, UAE energy minister says. The energy minister of the UAE concurred with JPMorgan's calls for there to be a "reality check" on the world's energy transition goals and pathway.