Transport & Logistics News
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10 times when sustainability was (sort of) funny in 2019Sustainability is a notoriously depressing sector to cover. But Eco-Business found a few stories from 2019 that stopped us from reaching for the Xanax. -
Long wait seen for electric planes despite historic first flightAn all-electric commercial plane took off close to Vancouver, Canada on 10 December and flew for less than 15 minutes, unleashing hopes that fuel-guzzling jets could be replaced by a green alternative.
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Singapore allows future rail line to cut beneath its largest nature reserveNature groups are dismayed, but say dialogue with the authorities has helped reduce the environmental impact of the rail project, due to be completed around 2030. -
Singapore's new waste app provides free door collection service to bypass contaminated recycling binsSingapore
Singapore's new waste app provides free door collection service to bypass contaminated recycling bins
The mobile app from Sembcorp, called Ezi, aims to make recycling more convenient for residents in Singapore, where only 4 per cent of plastic waste is recycled. Users are paid for the materials they collect—but get nothing for plastic.
Transport & Logistics Opinion
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Is tech a new frontier for sustainability?– Financial institutions must address the issue of technological sustainability, especially with regard to data, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Although these new technologies have vast potential, businesses also need to understand their risks, social impact, and ethical implications. -
Experiences aren’t always better for the planet—here’s how to make memories sustainably– Rising demand for new experiences in far-flung locations places burden on the environment, straining ecosystems and encouraging higher energy consumption in remote places. How can the experience economy keep local sustainability in mind? -
How did the world do on human rights this year?– As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the key human rights issues that defined 2019, from China's repression of Muslim Uyghurs to louder calls for climate justice.
Transport & Logistics Videos
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Are flying taxis the future of public transport in Singapore?– Battery-powered air taxis could be a common sight on the city-state's skyline by 2021.
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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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EVs abroad, pickups at home– Automakers are touting overseas investments in electric vehicles, even as they lobby for lower fuel standards in the United States.
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Can an innovation in bicycles build resilient communities?– An innovative cargo bicycle designed for farmers and villagers may help boost incomes in isolated farming communities in Nepal.
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