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6 September 2010
Manila, September 1 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to issue its inaugural Clean Energy Bond to support its clean energy projects in Asia and the Pacific.
Singapore, August 12 - Somewhere off the coast of Invergordon in Scotland on Thursday, the world’s largest tidal turbine will be installed, marking a turning point in the global renewable tidal energy industry.
Water is everywhere, but little of it is drinkable. And as Jakarta sinks under its own weight, its residents are going thirsty, reports Sara Schonhardt.
Singapore, August 6 - Singapore’s regulators are raising the energy efficiency bar for new buildings from December as they step up the drive for a leaner and greener economy. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) announced on Thursday that all new buildings will have to comply with a higher Green Mark standard calling for an additional 10 per cent of energy savings in buildings from the current standard.
Singapore, August 3 - Local firms were honoured for their green business practices by the Singapore Environment Council at its annual Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards (SEAA) on Tuesday. SEC said on Tuesday both organisations were committed to reaching out to local manufacturers to spread the message that sustainable manufacturing is key to gearing for an imminent shift towards a green global supply chain.
July 14- Europe is baffled why Australia does not do more, reports Mathew Murphy. The government’s unwillingness so far to follow the European Union’s lead and put a price on carbon is also restricting investment in renewable energy in Australia. While some Australians remain fearful that a carbon price will result in mass job losses and depress the economy, the German experience tells a different story.
Singapore, July 2010 - Here in Singapore as a guest speaker for the World Cities Summit, Mrs Tibaijuka speaks on eliminating slums, lifting poverty even while tackling the growing problem of climate change and working towards a global climate treaty.
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