A race against time

Can solar energy help the Philippines beat the climate clock?

- By MAT T. RICHTER

Time is slipping away, and there's no doubt we are in a race against the irreversible impacts of the climate crisis. If this were a disaster film, the villains would be none other than us, humans, who've exploited the Earth's natural resources. Luckily, nature remains somewhat forgiving, still offering solutions to the very problems we've created.

In the Philippines, solar energy leaders are pushing for easier consumer access. The country aims to source 35 percent of its renewable energy (RE) targets by 2030, with the solar industry gaining attention for its ambitious targets and completed projects.