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Research is ongoing into the health effects of the world’s roughly 350,000 synthetic chemicals, but what we know so far is cause for concern. Plastics, PFAS and other synthetic chemicals are linked to numerous health risks, and emerging research even suggests rising atmospheric CO2 levels may harm health.
In Pakistan’s Punjab province, November typically brings a blanket of air pollution that exceeds global health guidelines and endangers both humans and wildlife.
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Asean risks locking in decades of coal emissions without coordinated, ‘people-centred’ just transition, report warns
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Experts say the region's next challenge is turning climate commitments into enforceable coal retirement plans that protect people, local communities, and energy security.
UN Women warns climate shocks can push more unpaid work and health risks onto households, while WHO says months of advance warning should be used to strengthen public systems before pressures escalate.
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Berita / Karbon & Iklim
Asean risks locking in decades of coal emissions without coordinated, ‘people-centred’ just transition, report warns
Studio EB Experts say the region's next challenge is turning climate commitments into enforceable coal retirement plans that protect people, … -
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Berita / Tanggung Jawab Sosial Perusahaan
Asia Pacific leads global sustainability reporting adoption, but resilience gap remains
The region accounts for nearly half of global GDP represented by economies adopting ISSB standards, but ACCA warns … -
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Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
Singapore to ratify long-delayed Asean haze centre agreement ahead of 2027 chairmanship
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said Singapore will ratify the treaty creating Asean’s haze coordination … -
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Energy and mining workers face barriers to moving between sectors, including unnecessary repeated training, according to a report … -
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Berita / Karbon & Iklim
Toxic air threatens wildlife in Pakistan’s Punjab as monitoring lags
In Pakistan’s Punjab province, November typically brings a blanket of air pollution that exceeds global health guidelines and … -
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Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
Philippines eyes blended finance to bridge estimated US$1 billion nature funding gap after COP17
The Southeast Asian nation secured up to US$200,000 in technical support to strengthen biodiversity financing at the summit, …
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