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cyclists at tiananmen gate

The country achieved a significant milestone when Beijing met national PM2.5 standards for the first time last year, but its neighbouring provinces are still not meeting the mark.

David Chua (left) with youth delegates at the United Nations

National Youth Council CEO David Chua acknowledged that Singapore's climate targets could be more ambitious, and said the government was looking for "brokers" to build bridges between young people and decision-makers on climate issues.

Women in NUS event

Colleges are keener to address divestment than banning fossil fuels brands from campuses. Oil major Shell says it has a long relationship with Singapore's universities, and believes in 'engaging and equipping' students to tackle the energy challenge.

solar panels abu dhabi

The world is set to take a financial hit as it transitions away from polluting fossil fuels in a bid to limit global warming. Poorer and oil-dependent countries in particular are likely to feel the pinch.

By Gillian Parker

By Robin Hicks

By Liang Lei

By Liang Lei

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solarpunk

What does a sustainable civilisation look like and how do we get there? A burgeoning movement of artists and activists is seeking answers. By Joe Coroneo-Seaman

A Bohemian waxwing eating mountain ash berries. Lisa Hupp, USFWS/Flickr

Mammal extinctions make it harder for flora to survive too, researchers have found. By Evan Fricke, Alejandro Ordonez, Haldre Rogers, Jens-Christian Svenning

siargao devastation typhoon rai

As the dust settles following Glasgow’s climate summit, the Philippines needs to take some immediate steps this year so it can achieve ambitious decarbonisation goals. By Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez

Coal being transported in China

As some green taxonomies compromise on gas, China’s own exclusion of fossil fuel electricity projects sends the right market signal. By Christina Ng

By Lili Fuhr and Jörg Haas

By David Berger

By Richard Mattison

Carbon & Climate

Net zero is not zero

By Maureen Santos and Linda Schneider

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Vietnam, wind power story

Vietnam's wind market is thriving, but more work lies ahead if the country wants to power its booming economy without imperilling its people and the planet.

renewables race video

Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?

An e-jeepney in the Philippines. A growing movement is underway to electrify Southeast Asia's transport. Image: Eco-Business

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.

solar gili air id

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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Google moonshot

With governments and companies racing towards net zero, Google has set a target to use clean energy for every location and every hour of its operations by 2030. Is this possible?

WEF China

The World Economic Forum – best known for its Annual Meeting in Davos since 1971 – has been a dynamic platform bringing together the best in business, politics and society to shape global industry agendas. How is WEF helping to shape China’s economic goals alongside its environmental and societal priorities?

Eco-Business Podcast with Assaad Razzouk

Eco-Business talks to 'angry clean energy guy' Assaad Razzouk about the flaws in much-hyped climate change solutions, and how to fix them.

Coal power plant Laos 2021

Laos has announced the construction of two new coal plants for this year, despite growing evidence that coal power comes with significant financial risk. What is holding back the country from tapping its rich clean energy resources instead?

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Schneider Electric

African Hydrogen Partnership (AHP)

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Energy Development Corporation

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Asia Research and Engagement

Conservation International, DBS Bank, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Temasek

Conservation International, DBS Bank, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Temasek

The business case for natural climate solutions: Insights and opportunities for Southeast Asia

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