UK govt to allocate US$5 mln for AI to help industries cut carbon emissions
MOSCOW: The government of the United Kingdom announced Tuesday that it will allocate nearly £4 million (US$5.08 million) in government funds for new artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to help industries cut carbon emissions to reach net zero emission goals, reported Sputnik. New artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will accelerate industrial decarbonisation across the country, with nearly […]
Sarawak ready to supply green hydrogen to Japan
KUCHING: Sarawak is willing to supply green hydrogen to the Japanese government as it has great potential for significant economic bilateral cooperation between the state and the Land of the Rising Sun. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, during his recent visit to Yokohama Port, said the green hydrogen is also in perfect sync with […]
International Maritime Organisation nations agree to 2050 net zero emissions goal
WASHINGTON: Countries of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on Friday adopted new greenhouse gas emissions strategies for shipping that set a net zero emissions target by about the middle of the century. All 175 states agreed to reach net zero emissions by or close to 2050, taking into account different national circumstances, according to United […]
Carbon credits credibility in question
KUCHING: Carbon credits, a popular means of offsetting greenhouse gas emissions, are under scrutiny due to concerns over their credibility and transparency. According to Centre for Market Education (CME) economist Carmelo Ferlito, there were several issues surrounding the use of carbon credits, including the inconsistency between authorities that issued the credits and the potential risk […]
Sarawak leads in fight against climate change
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak has the potential to be a leader in the fight against climate change, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said its lush rainforests, sunny skies and powerful rivers give Sarawak the resources needed to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions. “But […]
Time to replace energy sources that emit carbon
KUCHING: Malaysia and other countries in the world with the same vision must act immediately to replace energy sources that emit carbon into the atmosphere. “It is time for us to commit and mobilise globally to create a cleaner environment by using renewable and clean energy sources,” said Dr Rosli Illias, deputy vice-chancellor of Universiti […]
Sarawak Energy harbours net zero carbon ambitions
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy plays a vital role in mitigating climate change through a decarbonised power grid with digitalisation as an enabler. In stating this its Senior Vice President for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sim Ko Sin highlighted that Sarawak Energy is very much aligned with the “Net Zero Carbon” ambition. “Development in sustainable hydropower […]
Zero carbon emission: SGR to play key role
KUCHING: The Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR) will make Sarawak a key component in Malaysia’s aspirations to achieve nett zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Malaysian Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) in this instance is optimistic about the 10-year SGR. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mohd Yazid Ja’afar said it will not only increase the use of […]
Petronas-UKM hydrogen research yielding positive results
KUALA LUMPUR: Industry-academia partnerships have increasingly become important platforms and testbeds for cross-fertilisation of ideas to catalyse innovations that would benefit the society at large. For example, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s (UKM) collaboration on hydrogen energy has yielded positive outcomes since the tie-up began in July 2019. The two parties are […]
