Climate & Energy
Climate change is real, and it’s happening because of human activities – namely burning oil, and coal. We’re seeing the effects all around us – extreme weather events, droughts, warmer temperatures, polar ice melting and sea level rising. But we can work to change this. Solutions to climate change and energy crises already exist: clean, renewable energy, energy efficiency and an end to deforestation. With strong commitment to change from governments, business and individuals alike, we can stop climate chaos.
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Greenpeace East Asia comment on Chinese government report showing China’s 80% impact on global electrification
Beijing – China Electricity Council on September 22 released the “China’s Electrical Development Annual Report 2026”, finding that China has been a primary global driver of electrification accounting for 80%…
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South Korea’s AI Mega Projects Threaten National Carbon Targets Even with 220GW Renewable Expansion: Greenpeace Report
Despite South Korea’s target to expand renewable energy capacity to 220GW by 2040, incorporating power demand from upcoming industrial mega-projects into the 12th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand will make achieving the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) carbon reduction goals virtually impossible, according to a new report.
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Extreme Heat Threatens Japan’s Iconic Autumn Crops, Greenpeace Report Warns
TOKYO (Sept. 17, 2026) — Days with crop-damaging temperatures across Japan’s key agricultural hubs have surged by up to 43 days over the past 50 years, posing risks to the…