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As the world grapples with climate change, more and more countries in Asia are looking for ways to transition to clean energy. Bioenergy and geothermal are alternatives to supplement traditional power supplies. However, not all efforts are welcomed on the ground. From wind turbines pushing land prices up, to the fear of nuclear disaster and long-term environmental damage from biomass power plants, authorities and businesses face challenges from local communities.
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As the world grapples with climate change, more and more countries in Asia are looking for ways to transition to clean energy. Bioenergy and geothermal are alternatives to supplement traditional power supplies. However, not all efforts are welcomed on the ground. From wind turbines pushing land prices up, to the fear of nuclear disaster and long-term environmental damage from biomass power plants, authorities and businesses face challenges from local communities.
Southeast Asia's only nuclear plant in the Philippines is seeing renewed interest in reopening as the country faces an energy crisis but faces resistance due to fears of potential nuclear disasters.
Southeast Asia's only nuclear plant in the Philippines is seeing renewed interest in reopening as the country faces an energy crisis but faces resistance due to fears of potential nuclear disasters.
Japanese towns tap on hot springs for geothermal power to supplement the energy shortage. However, onsen operators resist because of the potential for power plants to compete for the same resources
Japanese towns tap on hot springs for geothermal power to supplement the energy shortage. However, onsen operators resist because of the potential for power plants to compete for the same resources
Aralvaimozhi, a town in Tamil Nadu, India, thrives because wind farms provide jobs. But as land prices continue to increase, some residents regret having sold their land long ago.
Aralvaimozhi, a town in Tamil Nadu, India, thrives because wind farms provide jobs. But as land prices continue to increase, some residents regret having sold their land long ago.
Indonesia is shifting coal plants to co-firing biomass for bioenergy, but activists and some remote communities are resisting this move due to concerns about deforestation.
Indonesia is shifting coal plants to co-firing biomass for bioenergy, but activists and some remote communities are resisting this move due to concerns about deforestation.