Asia buys in to clean energy.Two initiatives are under way to boost renewable energy sources in Asia. The first, in Nepal, calls for research into small-scale hydropower, biogas bi·o·gas n. A mixture of methane and carbon dioxide produced by bacterial degradation of organic matter and used as a fuel. biogas Noun gaseous fuel produced by the fermentation of organic waste , and solar and wind power in an effort to reduce dependence on firewood, which negatively impacts indoor air quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor , increases atmospheric pollution, and contributes to deforestation deforestation Process of clearing forests. Rates of deforestation are particularly high in the tropics, where the poor quality of the soil has led to the practice of routine clear-cutting to make new soil available for agricultural use. . In the second initiative, the leaders of 14 Asian countries, Australia, and New Zealand signed the Cebu Declaration on East Asian Energy Security The Cebu Declaration on East Asian Energy Security was signed by 16 nations after a three hour meeting of delegates at the East Asia Summit in Cebu on January 15, 2007. The countries have agreed to promote energy security and find energy alternatives to conventional fuels. in January 2007. The declaration calls for diversified energy sources, improved energy efficiency, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. |
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