Cities News
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Rooftops to railways: neighbourhoods race to hit net zero climate goalsFrom Tokyo to London, community-driven green projects aim to speed up carbon neutrality in cities. -
Singtel hires Lee Hui Mien from Mandai Park to lead environmental sustainabilityLee, who was selected for the 2019 Eco-Business A-List of impactful executives, joins Singtel as senior director for group environment sustainability.
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NZ investment firm eyes Asia's decarbonisation opportunity with Singapore renewables launchSingapore
NZ investment firm eyes Asia's decarbonisation opportunity with Singapore renewables launch
Backed by Wellington-based investment company Infratil, Gurīn Energy will focus on greenfield renewable energy projects in Asia. The firm is helmed by former Sindicatum CEO Assaad Razzouk. -
'Tiger on my farm': Indian coal mining hub brings new dangers for villagersIndia is the world's second-largest coal producer and is ramping up mining to meet energy needs - but impacts are mostly negative for local communities, environmentalists say.
Cities Opinion
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When the political levee breaks– If this year’s flooding and wildfires came as a surprise to inhabitants of rich countries, that is because the modern political compact was built on effective water management. -
The responsibility of banking: financing a sustainable future– What role can banks play in the transition to a greener future? -
Has Covid-19 strengthened the case for smart cities?– Greater awareness of sustainability coupled with the need to adopt digital solutions during the pandemic has ensured that cities continue to become smarter by the day.
Cities Videos
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Meet our next generation recyclers– Recycling is key to tackling Singapore's waste problem, and everybody — including kids— can do their part for a better future.
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Energy efficiency: Southeast Asia's decarbonisation quick fix?– Improving energy efficiency could meet a quarter of Southeast Asia’s emissions reduction targets. Here is how efficiency could drive Southeast Asia's energy transition.
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From flying taxis to e-jeepneys: transport in Southeast Asia is going electric– In gridlocked, smoggy Southeast Asian cities, change is afoot to electrify transport and clear some of the world's most polluted skies. This video documents the pockets of hope for e-mobility around the most climate-vulnerable region.
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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