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China’s manufacturing pushed emissions sky high. What’s next?
The manufacturing drive risks counteracting the emissions gains of China’s clean-energy drive.
Water
After decades of underinvestment, the tide might finally be turning for water innovation in Asia
The water crisis is sparking more interest from private equity and start-ups are dishing out solutions that are less capital-intensive, observe industry watchers. The data, however, points to a picture that is more mixed, with stop-start investment cycles that are largely cyclical.
The global market for e-bikes is surging. These bicycles, usually equipped with pedals and an electric motor assist, are popular with consumers and commuters and are becoming part of local business delivery systems. The trend could significantly reduce particulate pollution and smog, as well as cut carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
Manufacturing
How can fashion’s net-zero future be paid for fairly?
Big brands must pay their share of green investments to shrink the industry's carbon footprint, Global South garment makers say.
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