Transport & Logistics News
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Malaysian activists call on road planners to learn the lessons of historyTo its proponents, the Pan Borneo Highway holds the promise of economic development, but activists say that poor planning and an emphasis on extracting resources mean that the highway could harm communities and ecosystems. -
Coronavirus boosts cloud kitchens as foodie Asians order inUsing data to tailor menus, cloud kitchens are on a tear, as nervous city dwellers order in more.
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How can the BRI better protect biodiversity?With research showing the impact of infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia, experts call for the protection of ecosystems to be taken into account during BRI planning. -
Nicole Han moves from Vital Strategies to climate action group 350.org to lead Asia Pacific communicationsAsia Pacific
Nicole Han moves from Vital Strategies to climate action group 350.org to lead Asia Pacific communications
The former Conservational International comms manager joins as 350.org calls for an equitable recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Transport & Logistics Opinion
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Food insecurity could soon be on everyone's plate. Here's what we need to do– A series of good harvests mitigated the immediate impact of Covid-19 on food security, but its long-term consequences could be major. -
Not enough climate action in stimulus plans– While the amount of climate-friendly stimulus spending leaves much to be desired, some countries are making strides toward greening their economic recovery. How can countries expand their green recovery efforts? -
Big data can help cities clean the air their citizens breathe. Here's how.– From real-time traffic information to temperature and wind direction, fusing data from various sources can reveal valuable insights that help cities make informed decisions designed to cut air pollution and emissions.
Transport & Logistics Videos
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Pandemics and the exploitation of wildlife — what's the connection?– The origin of Covid-19 is believed to be a market selling live wild animals. Eco-Business asked Anbarasi Boopal of Singapore-based animal welfare charity Acres about the link between the exploitation of animals and pandemics, and what can be done to curb the illegal wildlife trade.
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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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Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
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Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
– As Singapore-based salad bar chain SaladStop! marks its 10th anniversary, co-owner Katherine Desbaillets talks to Eco-Business about phasing out meat, food waste and single-use packaging, and dealing with customers who refuse to pay 10 cents for a plastic bag. -
Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
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Sustainability One on One: Palm oil proponent Simon Lord in conversation with apparel futurist Pamela Mar
– In the first in a new video series where sustainability leaders interview each other about the toughest things about their jobs, Simon Lord of Malaysian palm oil giant Sime Darby Plantation went head to head with Pamela Mar of Hong Kong-based textile and apparel giant Fung Group.
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