Environment
Making Sense of Taiwan's Renewable Power Push
The latest on Taiwan's push to achieve 20 percent of its power generation through renewables by 2025.
ANALYSIS: Governance Key to Mitigating Environmental Risk of China Trade
Strong governance can shield the developing world from the environmental risks associated with fueling China's economy.
Plastic Fantastic: A Potted History of Taiwan's Plastics Industry
Taiwan's petrochemical boom was born of economic necessity in the postwar era.
Choked by Waste and Overfishing, Asia's Marine Habitats Are Dying
Only 13 percent of the planet’s oceans are untouched by human activity, according to a recent study by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
CAMBODIA: Gold Mining Blamed for Mass Poisonings Despite Official Denials
Dangerous, lightly regulated gold mining may be the culprit in the poisoning of hundreds of Cambodians. Prime Minister Hun Sen has dismissed the allegations while handing out new mining contracts to international companies.
Technological Advances Expose Global Seafood Cheats
New technology could put an end to easy seafood fraud.
OPINION: Laos Dam Disaster Offers Chance to Reassess Renewables Plan
The decision to suspend hydropower projects offers Laos a chance to work with international partners and switch to less environmentally impactful renewables.