Climate Solutions for the Future of Coffee
There’s not enough coffee in the world. In 2023, the world produced 3% than it consumed. Growing consumer demand in Asia exacerbates the deficit, while climate change affects supply. Coffee is susceptible to heat and drought. It needs predictable conditions to thrive, and conditions now are anything but predictable.
Heat and novel rain patterns harm plants and encourage coffee rust, a devastating fungal disease. Rains may come too early or too late. There may be too much rain or too little. Or all of the above. Continued …
Bleaching affects reefs in Phangnga, Krabi
Seven coral bleaching sites have been found in Moo Koh Surin National Park in Phangnga, and up to 70% of the coral fields around Krabi’s Phi Phi Island also suffer from bleaching problems, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DMCR) said.
An investigation into the bleaching situation and measurements of the seawater temperatures were conducted on May 12-13. The probe showed that seven coral reef sites in Moo Koh Surin National Park have experienced bleaching of 5%–50%. Continued …
Coca-Cola and ThaiNamthip Introduce more Bottles Made from 100% Recycled PET
Coca-Cola (Thailand), in collaboration with ThaiNamthip Corp, has taken another step toward plastic packaging circularity. Building on the successful launch of 1-liter bottles made of recycled PET plastic excluding caps and labels in October 2023, Coca-Cola takes another step on its “World Without Waste” strategy by introducing 300ml bottles of Coca-Cola Original Taste and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, made from 100% recycled PET plastic excluding caps and labels.
By introducing bottles made from 100% recycled PET of both 1-liter and 300ml sizes, the company expects to avoid using more than 1,300 tons of new plastic in Thailand in 2024. Continued …
Duo gears up for hydrogen economy
Thailand is preparing to build a hydrogen economy, following efforts by business and the state to push for the development of hydrogen fuel business to promote the use of cleaner energy.
The country’s potential to establish a low carbon-driven economy is emerging after PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), Thailand’s largest petrochemical producer by capacity, and Bangkok Industrial Gas, Thailand’s largest industrial gas producer by capacity, announced their joint effort to study the development of hydrogen fuel. Continued …
Singapore’s Oyika enters Thai electric motorcycle battery market
Oyika (Thailand) Co., a company focused on cutting-edge technology solutions, particularly in developing batteries for electric motorcycles, has officially kicked off its operations in Thailand. Originating from Singapore back in 2018, Oyika has quickly risen to prominence across the region as a front runner, advocating for a more eco-friendly world powered by electric vehicles.
Lionel Lee, CEO of Oyika (Thailand) Co., highlighted the company’s commitment to promoting clean energy and sustainability across Southeast Asia. Already in countries like Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Oyika aims to revolutionize the battery swap and direct fast charge technology in the electric motorcycle industry. Continued …
Asia-Pacific’s loss of biodiversity a hidden threat
In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and “hunger hotspots” in various parts of Asia and the Pacific.
While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region’s biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future food security. Continued …
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