Summary Draft 1 - Clean Energy

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In the article “How can Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition be sped up”, Daubach (2019) claims that though Southeast Asia enjoys an abundance supply of Renewable energy resources, the region is still lacking behind in transitioning towards using clean energy to help support its booming economies. Implementation of a conventional solution would not be able to meet such demands; therefore, countries should first look towards decreasing emissions and implementation of solutions that will tackle specific challenges faced uniquely by them. For example, Singapore is able to substitute its dependence on fossil fuels through nuclear fusion or the implementation of hydrogen as a “greener “fuel for transportation. However, such technology though available comes with a huge price tag. Daubach (2019) urges countries to be aware of their energy consumption and look for better alternatives to better tackle the challenge of decreasing energy consumption. The Southeast Asia compared with other regions, is the only region that has not achieved low carbon emissions level but instead is increasingly contributing to the emissions globally. Failing to address the issue will have an adverse impact on both the region and the world. Thus, both policymakers and businesses have to find common ground on the energy issue. The demand for power will not decrease due to the economic success in the region, and as such the Southeast Asia have to seize this opportunity to make a change in the reliance of fossil fuels through “building an energy infrastructure”, strengthening the quality of life as economies advance. 

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  1. Ng Seng Yee19 September 2019 at 21:52

    Hi Yih Chyuan, the claim you have written is clear from what you have cited from the article headline and you have provided several good supports to backup the claim, letting the reader understand what method the region has approached to achieve the transition of clean energy while providing drawbacks to the method. However, there are several sentences following the supports that looks like it is not necessary to the claim. The remaining claims are well connected to the claim providing solution or method needed for the transition of clean energy.

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  2. Kuek19 September 2019 at 21:58

    Hi Yih Chyuan,

    Thesis statement straight to the point, clear and precise. Citation information conveyed accurately with correct format. Good example with use of Singapore as a reference on why it is not possible. Link present at the end back to the thesis statement.

    Summary can be shorten as some points can be omitted. A little grammar error present (Renewable should be in small caps) Repetition of words used in a sentence. 'Fossil fuels' can be changed to another synonym. Sentences can be combined to shorten overall pointers (2nd and 3rd last sentences)

    Good attempt overall in summary, with good supporting points and citation to allow easier clarity in the points.

    Mun Siu

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