Taiwan’s transition from coal and gas to renewable energy, mostly solar and wind, is crucial for the country to reach its legally enshrined 2050 target for net-zero emissions. And it’s not just about emissions reduction; this next evolution of the electricity system is the foundation for Taiwan’s ongoing economic development.Continue Reading
Evolution, ethnography, epidemics—this is the soup from which Dengue Boy, a brilliantly strange new novel by the Argentine author Michel Nieva, emerges. The eponymous Dengue Boy is a mosquito–human hybrid who might be an experiment, a genetic mutant, or the result of some terrible corporate crime. He might be allContinue Reading
“Which one is which?” my husband asked, peering at the side-by-side maidenhair ferns in 6.5-inch pots I’d left on the dining room table. One had been planted in regular hardware store potting soil, the other in a mixture of potting soil and compost made from the previous month’s kitchen scraps.Continue Reading
When I spoke with Guldin in December, after the first stage of the pilot had finished, he sketched a rough vision of what this work could look like in the not-too-distant future. Robotic crawlers equipped with cameras, powerful lights, sonar, and upgraded grabber systems might be used to pick upContinue Reading
In recent years, green hydrogen has gained significant attention in Nepali energy discourse, emerging as a symbol of new ambition and opportunity. For Nepal, sitting on abundant water resources and with its often cited but largely untapped hydropower potential of 80 GW, the idea of channeling anticipated surplus electricity intoContinue Reading
A large-scale development plan in Hong Kong that received government approval in late 2024 is drawing criticism from environmental groups, who have voiced concerns over the planned destruction of coastal wetlands. The 74,000 acre Northern Metropolis project will bring 2.5 million new residents to Hong Kong’s New Territories, transforming farmContinue Reading
As the home to the U.S. military’s headquarters for Indo-Pacific operations, Hawai’i’s pivotal role as the United States’ fulcrum in the Pacific is unquestionable. However, Hawai’i’s local energy infrastructure issues have major implications for the security of U.S. forces in the Pacific and may pose a gaping vulnerability to trans-PacificContinue Reading
When President Donald Trump initiated the exit of the United States from the Paris Agreement for the second time, the world was once again reminded of the role that rich, historically polluting countries play in either averting or accelerating a global climate catastrophe. But while all eyes have been onContinue Reading
The combination of 100 percent recycled PFC free DWR coated polyamide outer shell and plenty of wadding (9.5-ounce / 270-grams fill weight) makes it a great choice as a daily cold weather jacket whether walking the dog, gardening, hiking local trails or just hanging out. And with a respectable levelContinue Reading
Environmental advocates warned that the order could have immediate and dire consequences for Americans if it takes effect. “From the White House, this is the reckless stroke of a pen,” said Manish Bapna, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, in a statement. “On the ground, it’s a cold homeContinue Reading
