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Covid-hit Hilton Worldwide retrenches Asia Pacific sustainability headHilton says the 'dire' business environment has affected the company in all areas, including sustainability, but job losses would not affect the hotel chain's sustainability commitments. -
14 billion appliances could be needed by 2050: Why cooling must be a part of post-pandemic recoveryGlobal
14 billion appliances could be needed by 2050: Why cooling must be a part of post-pandemic recovery
Amid rising temperatures, cooling technologies will be needed to protect people from heatwaves and keep vaccines and food fresh. Climate-friendly cooling could help humanity avoid 0.4°C of global warming by 2100, say the United Nations and International Energy Agency.
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How to build back better: 8 ways sustainable businesses can survive in the post-Covid eraAsia Pacific
How to build back better: 8 ways sustainable businesses can survive in the post-Covid era
The Covid-19 pandemic has infected the global economy. Here's how sustainability can help businesses weather the storm ahead. -
Standing tall: How green buildings are adapting to the post-Covid eraGreen building technologies can help the built environment prepare for a future in which pandemics are more common. Experts tell Eco-Business how.
Green Buildings Opinion
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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. -
The world must not forget climate change– The Covid-19 pandemic underlines the fact that we are all in this together: no country is immune from major global threats. And the same solidarity between countries and peoples is needed to address the even greater risk of climate change. -
How fungi can help create a green construction industry– The building and construction industry contributes 39 per cent of the world’s carbon footprint. How can fungi help reduce the sector's material and energy use?
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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