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Even passing 1.5°C of global warming temporarily would trigger a “significant” risk of Amazon forest “dieback”, says a new study.

Scientific studies have found climate change supercharging the frequency and intensity of storms in the Philippines. Addressing the issue of energy inequity in the country is one way to do so, said the founder of Light of Hope Philippines.

Research on climate change in urban areas is skewed towards large, well-established cities in the Global North, according to analysis of more than 50,000 studies.

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Queer communities in the Philippines face heightened risks from climate change, with natural disasters disrupting access to HIV treatment, gender-affirming care and safe shelter. As international aid shrinks, support systems for LGBTQIA+ Filipinos grow more fragile.

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Messages based on disgust reduce the appeal of meat by decreasing enjoyment and moral detachment, driving consumers towards a plant-based diet, a study finds. Oleh Patrizia Catellani

Businesses that fail to manage climate-driven risks will face higher costs, increased regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage. Oleh Jonathan Hall

Donald Trump’s tariffs risk driving up global food and fertiliser prices, deepening food insecurity in developing countries already struggling with poverty, climate shocks and market volatility. Oleh Lotanna Emediegwu

Hepatitis C treatment is no longer prohibitively expensive in the Global South because Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative developed ravidasvir – a low-cost antiviral. Such breakthroughs are possible for other neglected diseases if low- and middle-income countries agree to act collectively. Oleh Timothy Radcliffe

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Women play a key role in developing innovations to push for sustainability, but barriers remain to their entry into STEM careers. To celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science, EB Impact speaks to three women in science on making an impact and pursuing careers in STEM.

Juice Media parody ad mocking government inaction on climate change

We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.

Using data from twin satellites over a 14-year period, from 2002 to 2016, NASA comes up with stunning images of how wet areas are getting wetter, and groundwater is disappearing in some areas, and why.

Experts say that if fragmented sections of forest are linked in the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania and the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, it could significantly increase the odds in favor of ensuring species survival – and it’s a financially safe bet.

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The sea-level rise expert has moved to Hong Kong – now seen as a gateway to more collaboration with China on climate science. But he tells the EB Podcast that data from US agencies is still critical for calculating climate defences in Asia.

Climate tech podcast with Steve Melhuish

Entrepreneur Steve Melhuish tells the EB Podcast where the biggest opportunities to reduce emissions and make money are in Southeast Asia, and why finding the right economic incentives is critical for climate tech startups.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas assistant governor tells the Eco-Business Podcast about the regulator’s maiden sustainability report that features an empirical study of climate impacts on banks as well as the nation’s first taxonomy.

Eksklusif The world's largest asset manager says it has put sustainability at the core of its investment approach. Eco-Business speaks to Shinbo Won, BlackRock's investment stewardship director in Singapore about what this means for investors, and how companies are responding to increased ESG pressure.

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