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Sustainability: Royal Irrigation Department Adds 4,072 More Trees/Chiva Som Hua Hin plants 500 trees/World’s forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions/Schneider Electric is driving sustainability/Energy: Call to educate public over nuclear/The pitfalls of ‘going nuclear’/Partnerships to Enhance Solar Panel Installation/Wildlife: Thailand’s ‘elephant whisperer’/Shark fin consumption wanes in Thailand/Insects: The hidden powerhouses/
Royal Irrigation Department Adds 4,072 More Trees in Climate Change Fight
The Royal Irrigation Department is advancing efforts to increase forested areas to combat global warming through the planting of 4,072 saplings on over 20 rai or 32,000 square meters of land at the Lam Chae Water Delivery and Maintenance Project in Khon Buri District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
This area serves as a pilot project for reinforcing irrigation areas, aiming toward the Carbon Credit Project. The activity was held on July 25 during celebrations honoring His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday anniversary. Continued …
Chiva Som Hua Hin plants 500 trees on International Mangrove Conservation Day
Chiva-Som Hua Hi marked International Day of Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems with an annual reforestation initiative, planting 500 new trees.
On July 26, the Chiva-Som team, along with local youth, planted 500 mangrove trees at the Krailat Niwet Mangrove Forest Project. This annual event highlights Chiva-Som’s dedication to sustainability and the important role mangroves play in protecting ecosystems both locally and globally. Continued …
World’s forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
Forests and other land ecosystems failed to curb climate change in 2023, as intense drought in the Amazon rainforest and record wildfires in Canada hampered their natural ability to absorb carbon dioxide, according to a study presented on Monday. That means a record amount of carbon dioxide entered Earth’s atmosphere last year, further feeding global warming, the researchers said.
Plant life helps to slow climate change by taking in huge amounts of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas driving global warming. Forests and other land ecosystems on average absorb nearly a third of annual emissions from fossil fuels, industry and other human causes. Continued …
How Schneider Electric is driving sustainability, digital transformation
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is accelerating its push for sustainability and digital transformation in Southeast Asia, aiming to revolutionize the region’s energy landscape through electrification, automation, and digitalization, the company’s zone president for East Asia including Malaysia and Thailand, Pang Xingjian, said.
His pledge comes at a time when East Asia and ASEAN face many obstacles in the future energy landscape, such as the need to switch to new architectural designs that guarantee accessible, safe, and affordable energy through sensible policies and technology. Continued …
Call to educate public over nuclear push
A new public perception of nuclear technology in the power sector is needed and crucial for the Energy Ministry’s efforts to push for small modular reactor (SMR) projects in the 2024 power development plan, say energy and nuclear technology experts.
SMR is a type of nuclear power technology with a capacity of up to 300 megawatts per unit, about one-third of the generating capacity of larger, traditional nuclear power reactors, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Continued …
The pitfalls of ‘going nuclear’
Reports that the energy ministry is conducting a feasibility study into developing small nuclear power plants have been met with mixed reactions – from welcome, mainly by the energy and industrial sectors, to reluctance and fear.
The split response was anticipated. Although Thailand has aspired to “go nuclear” for almost four decades, valid fears – solidified by tragic accidents at nuclear power plants in Chernobyl in Ukraine in 1986 and Fukushima in Japan in 2011, as well as domestic accidents involving radioactive waste – remain about whether Thai-style management can cope with technology so reliant on highly efficient, transparent and trustworthy leadership. Continued …
Solar by Personet Expands Dealer Partnerships to Enhance Solar Panel Installation In Thailand
Solar by Personet, a leading solar panel installation company in Thailand, has recently announced the expansion of its partnerships with local dealers to enhance service quality and accessibility to more customers across the region.
With an increase in demand for renewable and more sustainable energy around the world, including Thailand, solar energy is among the top choices by many in both residential and commercial sectors, leading to an uprise of many solar panel installation companies in the country. The increase in demand leads to an increase in competition for both the prices and product/service quality. Continued …
Thailand’s ‘elephant whisperer’ featured in documentary
‘Have you ever had death threats?,” asks a voice behind from the camera. The question makes Thai conservationist Lek Chailert chuckle. “Many times. All the time!”
Chailert is a tiny dynamo of a woman who has devoted her life to rescuing elephants exploited by the Thai tourist industry and illegal logging. With any luck, this documentary will find its way on to Netflix and reach a global audience, with the result that anyone planning to visit Thailand will cross an elephant ride off their bucket list. Continued …
Shark fin consumption wanes in Thailand, yet demand persists
Consumption of shark fin has declined by more than one-third in Thailand since 2017, according to a new report from wildlife advocacy group WildAid. But with more than half of urban Thai citizens reporting they still plan to eat shark in the future, demand remains high.
“Thais are becoming more aware of the importance of sharks to the ocean,” Petch Manopawitr, a conservation scientist and Thailand program adviser at WildAid, said in a statement. “(However), not only does the demand for shark fin persist, but sharks are becoming more commonly used in pet food and snacks, as well.” Continued …
Insects: The hidden powerhouses in our ecosystems
The sheer scale of insects on Earth is staggering. It’s estimated that at any given time, there are 10 quintillion insects alive on our planet, which translates to more than a billion insects for every human. Even more impressive is that the total insect biomass is approximately 70 times that of the human population.
In terms of biodiversity, insects reign supreme, with over half of all described animal species belonging to this class. Scientists estimate that there are more than 5 million extant insect species, showcasing their incredible diversity. Continued …
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