Draft 2 Reader response summary clean energy
In the article, “How can Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition be sped up?” Dabauch (2019) observes that Southeast Asia is slow in making progress in adopting clean energy due to different demographics in the region. The writer states that ASEAN countries have vast potential for growth in renewable energy. The article notes that experts at Temasek’s ecosperity conference have deliberated on how ASEAN can accelerate its renewable energy production from its abundant green sources. The switch to renewable energy requires a variety of clean technology and it is further challenged by economical obstacles and policies in the region. The article suggests that nuclear technology could provide a solution to reduce pollution. In comparison to other regions, Southeast Asia is lagging in adopting clean energy even though many of its’ economy is driven by the agriculture industry which is vulnerable to climate change. With millions exposed to the perils of climate change, businesses and policymakers in the ASEAN region can work together in this rapidly-expanding region to improve quality of life and combat climate change.
While the article explained ways expedite the use of renewable energy in Southeast Asia, it did not consider what advanced clean coal technology can offer. Furthermore, the dangers of nuclear technology outweigh the benefits.
Based on the article, “Southeast Asia's energy majors pivot sharply to green power” Yohei Muramatsu (2019) pointed out that even though companies are adopting clean energy, it will not end its coal dependency. With coal playing a big part in Energy giant Banpu’s revenue, renewable energy will be integrated into its energy production. One of the ASEAN members, Indonesia introduced measures to lower the cost of coal. Enterprises who have to deal practicality of business would choose an economical option. Thus, continue using cheaper fossil fuel while trying to integrate renewable energy.
In the article “Clean Coal' Technologies, Carbon Capture & Sequestration” (2018), in most parts of the world heavily reliant on coal, it is difficult to replace coal with renewable energy immediately as a source of energy. However, the use of clean coal technology negates the effects that coal is always linked with, harmful pollutants and carbon emission. Clean coal technology can reduce pollutants and emissions, thus providing safe and reliable clean energy to the masses.
Nuclear technology can be used to combat climate change, it provides a large amount of power with little or zero-emission. However, there are many potential risks of using nuclear power. The article “The future of nuclear security in Southeast Asia” Noor (2016) noted that Southeast Asia has a prevailing issue in cross border security. This could result in the transfer of nuclear materials into the wrong hands which will endanger the security in the region.
In the article “The rush for nuclear energy in Southeast Asia: Promises and Pitfalls” Caballero-Anthony & Jamil (2007) mentioned that Japan who has the largest nuclear program in Asia, experienced nuclear-related accidents despite being known to have high safety standards. With such incidents happening despite high safety standards, many developing Southeast Asian countries which are often plagued by the lack of transparency and poor safety records will find it difficult to handle such nuclear programs.
The use of clean energy does not mean that Southeast Asia should distance itself from coal in pursuit of renewable energy. Countries in Southeast Asia can continue using coal with the aid of technology to provide power but with less emission. While nuclear technology can provide clean power to the power-hungry nations in the region, the danger of possessing and managing such technology has been shown in history.
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While the article explained ways expedite the use of renewable energy in Southeast Asia, it did not consider what advanced clean coal technology can offer. Furthermore, the dangers of nuclear technology outweigh the benefits.
Based on the article, “Southeast Asia's energy majors pivot sharply to green power” Yohei Muramatsu (2019) pointed out that even though companies are adopting clean energy, it will not end its coal dependency. With coal playing a big part in Energy giant Banpu’s revenue, renewable energy will be integrated into its energy production. One of the ASEAN members, Indonesia introduced measures to lower the cost of coal. Enterprises who have to deal practicality of business would choose an economical option. Thus, continue using cheaper fossil fuel while trying to integrate renewable energy.
In the article “Clean Coal' Technologies, Carbon Capture & Sequestration” (2018), in most parts of the world heavily reliant on coal, it is difficult to replace coal with renewable energy immediately as a source of energy. However, the use of clean coal technology negates the effects that coal is always linked with, harmful pollutants and carbon emission. Clean coal technology can reduce pollutants and emissions, thus providing safe and reliable clean energy to the masses.
Nuclear technology can be used to combat climate change, it provides a large amount of power with little or zero-emission. However, there are many potential risks of using nuclear power. The article “The future of nuclear security in Southeast Asia” Noor (2016) noted that Southeast Asia has a prevailing issue in cross border security. This could result in the transfer of nuclear materials into the wrong hands which will endanger the security in the region.
In the article “The rush for nuclear energy in Southeast Asia: Promises and Pitfalls” Caballero-Anthony & Jamil (2007) mentioned that Japan who has the largest nuclear program in Asia, experienced nuclear-related accidents despite being known to have high safety standards. With such incidents happening despite high safety standards, many developing Southeast Asian countries which are often plagued by the lack of transparency and poor safety records will find it difficult to handle such nuclear programs.
The use of clean energy does not mean that Southeast Asia should distance itself from coal in pursuit of renewable energy. Countries in Southeast Asia can continue using coal with the aid of technology to provide power but with less emission. While nuclear technology can provide clean power to the power-hungry nations in the region, the danger of possessing and managing such technology has been shown in history.
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Dabauch (2019,
July 19) How can Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition be sped up? . Eco-business Retrieved from
https://www.eco-business.com/news/how-can-southeast-asias-clean-energy-transition-be-sped-up/
Yohei (2019,April 15) Southeast Asia's energy majors pivot
sharply to green power. NHK Retrieved
from https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Southeast-Asia-s-energy-majors-pivot-sharply-to-green-power2
World-Nuclear (2018,November) 'Clean Coal' Technologies,
Carbon Capture & Sequestration. Retrieved from https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/energy-and-the-environment/clean-coal-technologies.aspx
Noor (2016, Dec 16) Commentary: The future of nuclear
security in Southeast Asia. CNA
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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/commentary-the-future-of-nuclear-security-in-southeast-asia-7662114https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/commentary-the-future-of-nuclear-security-in-southeast-asia-7662114
Caballero-Anthony & Jamil (2007,July) The rush for
nuclear energy in Southeast Asia: Promises and Pitfalls. Retrieved from https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/8378358/rsis0782007.pdf?response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3DThe_Rush_for_Nuclear_Energy_in_Southeast.pdf&X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIAIWOWYYGZ2Y53UL3A%2F20191003%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20191003T160601Z&X-Amz-Expires=3600&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=9f63779bd553bcdebfb3d4d049bab853aa1266fd57c33cc703a779802dfec08e
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