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As extreme heat events become more frequent, Asian cities are under pressure to protect their most vulnerable citizens.
Waste
Singapore’s world-first integrated waste and water treatment facility hit by construction delays
The Tuas Nexus plant promises to cut the carbon footprint of waste and water treatment and boost recycling rates. The delay could affect plans to cut food waste and puts pressure on Singapore's ageing incinerators as domestic waste volumes continue to rise, industry watchers say.
A new study by civic society groups accuses the Asian Development Bank of indirectly financing coal power plants in Indonesia as the multilateral holds its annual general meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia. ADB insists the loan does not violate its energy policy.
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China’s draft mining law mandates ecological restoration for first time, but gaps remain
Proposed revisions to China’s mineral resources law could have a global impact as its mining companies expand operations overseas.
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