Opinion / Asia Pacific
Carbon & Climate
Taxing polluters is the key to climate justice
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Carbon & Climate
‘Ghost roads’ are cracking open pristine rainforests in Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
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Companies and investors planning to buy Malaysia's hydropower-backed RECs should consider the greenhouse gasses emitted by their reservoirs, as well as biodiversity and social concerns.
Food & Agriculture
Fasting is a key part of Ramadan, but for many Muslims, climate change is making food scarce all year
Many Muslim-majority populations live in areas considered to be most vulnerable to climate impacts. The World Food Program says the practice of abstaining from food has become an ongoing reality for millions throughout the year.
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