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Renewables firm dishes out free EV chargers with solar and energy efficiency projects. Will this propel the energy transition in cities?Singapore
Renewables firm dishes out free EV chargers with solar and energy efficiency projects. Will this propel the energy transition in cities?
The latest entrant to Singapore's EV charging scene is offering a bundled deal to condominiums and commercial buildings. Such schemes have the potential to take off in other Southeast Asian cities, an expert says. -
How I got here... Joseph Chun, environmental lawyer, Shook Lin & BokChun tells Eco-Business about what it means to practice environmental law in Singapore, and says there is a need for public participation in environmental legislation.
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Planet-warming emissions from buildings put climate goals at riskAs energy demand grows, with much of it still met from fossil fuels, emissions from building operations hit an all-time high in 2019. -
'First line of defense': Covid-19 prompts rethink in role of buildingsAs cold weather sets in and Covid-19 spikes, US architects are designing healthier buildings to help people feel safe indoors.
Green Buildings Opinion
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‘Growing momentum’ to make 2021 the global action year for sustainable energy– In a bid of optimism for the new year, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) expressed confidence that clean energy would grow in 2021. -
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals isn’t action. How can businesses execute their strategies?Global
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals isn’t action. How can businesses execute their strategies?
– A Japanese home builder and an Italian seafood company show what it means to make real progress towards sustainability, and offer lessons on how corporations can manage the gargantuan task. -
Universities need to be at the forefront of innovation and solutions for climate change– Environmentalists need to be more conversant in business models and principles, while problem-solving engineers could benefit from engaging with natural and social scientists. The best solutions will emerge when students and researchers from different disciplines work together.
Green Buildings Videos
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How would you better the world with a million dollars?– After two months of searching for sustainability solutions and a showdown between six finalists, the finale of The Liveability Challenge 2018 culminated in a proposal for biodegradable straws winning nearly a million dollars.
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The Conscious Festival draws biggest turnout yet in Singapore– Welcoming 3,800 people this year, the carbon neutral, zero waste festival has grown six-fold since its first edition in 2015.
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Here's a new air conditioner that cools without warming the planet– No hot air here: Researchers from the National University of Singapore produce the first prototype of a new, environmentally friendly air conditioner in what could be a “quantum leap” in the 100-year old technology.
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Film captures global citizens innovating for a greener tomorrow– Moving away from narratives that spell fear of climate-related catastrophes, "Tomorrow" tells stories of how ordinary people -- from Icelandic volcanoes to Indian slums -- employ innovative ways to fight the effects of climate change.
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