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Innovative Technology Uses Coal Ash for Resilient Offshore Structures, Aiding Climate Change Response

Innovative Technology Uses Coal Ash for Resilient Offshore Structures, Aiding Climate Change Response

BUSAN, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – New technology that uses coal ash from power plants to construct structures in the ocean is set to be actively promoted in South Korea. Currently, some of the waste materials from burning coal to produce electricity are stored or buried because they are hard to recycle.  One of these structures, [...]

GCF Board Approves US$740 Mln Worth of Climate Projects

GCF Board Approves US$740 Mln Worth of Climate Projects

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The Green Climate Fund (GCF), an international organization on fighting climate change, has approved US$740 million in funding for projects on low emissions and climate resilience in 41 developing nations, South Korea’s finance ministry said Thursday. The board of the GCF endorsed the funding plan for 15 projects in [...]

Critical Crossroads: AEC Industry’s Contribution to Global Carbon Emissions Is A Shocking Statistic

Critical Crossroads: AEC Industry’s Contribution to Global Carbon Emissions Is A Shocking Statistic

With the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry contributing more than 37% of global carbon emissions,a new report by RIB Software reveals the urgent need for action to combat rising greenhouse gas emissions. This not only a challenge for the AEC industry, but an imperative for mankind.  According to a panel of climate experts and [...]

S. Korea Eyes Closer Ties with Africa in Agriculture, Bio, Climate Change

S. Korea Eyes Closer Ties with Africa in Agriculture, Bio, Climate Change

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea seeks to expand ties with Africa in key areas, such as agriculture, biohealth and climate change, to strengthen a mutually beneficial partnership with the continent, the finance ministry said Wednesday. Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho made the remark during the opening speech of the seventh Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation [...]

Jeju Anticipates Early Tangerine Flowering as Climate Change Brings Early Spring

Jeju Anticipates Early Tangerine Flowering as Climate Change Brings Early Spring

JEJU, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Island is currently experiencing an early spring season, with cherry blossoms blooming three days ahead of schedule. Consequently, the Rural Development Administration forecasts that the full bloom of tangerine flowers will happen over a week earlier than usual. Citrus flowers are expected to blossom in all regions by [...]