ICSC: The real risk is delay, not renewables
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities REACTIVE EDITOR'S NOTE (07 May 2026): Amendments were made in the introduction and articles cited to reflect clarifications in this piece. QUEZON CITY, 06 May 2026 – In the midst of an energy crisis, marked by rising electricity prices and continued exposure to volatile global fuel markets—the real risk is not renewable energy, but the delay and barriers to scaling it. Recent conversations surfaced on how nuclear energy is being "eyed to contribute to the local power generation mix by 2032." In response, the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) [...]
Increasing RE should take priority over going nuclear, think tank says [BusinessWorld]
INCREASING the share of renewable energy (RE) in the power mix should take priority over the Department of Energy’s (DoE’s) plans to introduce nuclear power, an energy think tank said.
[ANC] Nuclear energy doesn’t fit PH grid — expert
by ANC DIGITAL | July 26, 2022
Fukushima dumping plan toxic as ever
By PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong | April 14, 2022 | Published by China Daily | READ THE STORY HERE Year after Japan's decision, anger over release of tainted water undiminished International opposition to Japan's move to dump toxic water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean is as strong as ever a year on from the decision that sparked fears for the impact on neighboring nations. The Japanese government said on April 13, 2021, it would discharge over 1 million metric tons of contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean. Plant operator Tokyo Electric Power [...]
US to help Philippines develop nuclear power program; groups push renewable energy instead
by Angelica Yang | March 14, 2021 | Published by Philstar.com | READ THE STORY HERE MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding last week to work together to develop the Philippines' nuclear power program. The MOU was signed by Energy Undersecretary Gerardo Erguiza and US Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins. Erguiza said he believes the partnership with the US will help improve the country's capacities in building nuclear infrastructure. "Through our cooperation, we hope to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear energy and fulfill our [...]