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Should the Philippines copy Indonesia and relocate its sinking capital?Manila is sinking at a rate that could make the city unliveable in two decades, scientists from the Philippines' state university have found. Could a solution be to transfer the nation’s capital elsewhere, as Indonesia is planning? -
Protests, petitions as green spaces in Indian cities vanishAs rising heat and floods batter some of the most densely populated cities in India, urban residents are rallying around fast disappearing green spaces.
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Mythbusting: How green are these green building solutions?The number of green solutions on the market has exploded as industry looks for ways to fight climate change. But do they really live up to the marketing hype? Eco-Business asks the experts about four much talked about green products on the market. -
Can laboratories get smarter when it comes to sustainability?Research laboratories can consume up to 100 times as much energy as office space of the same size. Is smart technology the solution to boosting energy efficiency without compromising safety?
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In Gorakhpur, citizens use nature to prevent floods– The Indian city is experimenting with natural infrastructure as a low-tech and low-cost solution to build resilience against flooding and other climate risks. -
Droughts and flooding are two sides of the same coin. Some Asian cities are future-proofing against bothAsia Pacific
Droughts and flooding are two sides of the same coin. Some Asian cities are future-proofing against both
– Asian cities are facing a deadly mix of droughts and flooding that is only getting worse with increasing populations, urbanisation and the climate crisis. Here's how three of them are tackling the challenge. -
Living in Asia’s unliveable cities– Asia’s poorly regulated urban growth impacts the economy and the environment, putting pressure on public spaces, transportation, garbage disposal, and air pollution. Self-contained, self-sufficient urban communities can solve the chaos.
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Secret cameras expose Singapore's recycling habits– Why is Singapore's domestic recycling rate so abysmal? Little cameras were hidden in the blue bins around the country to find out how people are recycling—or not.
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Highlights from Ecosperity Week 2019– Eminent speakers and thousands of attendees discussed strategies for a resource-efficient future at Ecosperity Week 2019. As they heard about the science of global warming, delegates were called upon to be part of the solution.
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Ideas to tackle the existential threat of global warming– Suggestions by delegates at the World Bank's recent Innovate4Climate event in Singapore included: Supporting developing countries in their efforts to conserve the forests, and launching more incubators for climate-friendly solutions.
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Why emerging Asia is the hub of climate-smart urban development– About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.
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