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The state has seen protests in several villages over development projects and a pro-construction law local people say threatens their wetlands.
Polisi & Kewangan
Data centre surge in Thailand sparks water and air pollution concerns
Thailand is experiencing a rapid data center boom, with more than 70 projects planned or underway, many clustered in the industrial Eastern Economic Corridor.
A new study finds Australia spends far more on subsidies that harm biodiversity than on conservation, underscoring the need to reform fiscal policy to meet its 2030 global nature targets.
The devolved government in West Sumatra province, which is home to 5.8 million people on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, intends to present new zoning plans to the central government that could regulate currently illegal mines operated by small groups of people.
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Singapore logs hottest, wettest months ever in 2025, as Earth’s climate balance slips
Heat stress readings shattered records in Singapore, reflecting the world's hottest decade on record according to the World … -
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Berita / Tenaga
Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ amid Iran war as it boosts coal output
Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos, Jr made the declaration to empower officials to crack down on fuel hoarding and … -
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Berita / Tenaga
Government bureaucracy ‘not a show-stopper’ for Philippine renewable energy development: ACEN chief
As the Philippines accelerates its renewable energy push, balancing community rights with national electricity needs remains crucial, say … -
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Iran’s water weapon against the Gulf
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Berita / Bangunan Hijau
Singapore needs to ‘de-ornamentalise’ city greening to combat heat, infestations, says botanist
An academic urged the city-state to incentivise property firms to plant more native species, steering Singapore away from … -
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Berita / Tanggugjwab Sosial Korporat
APAC data centre leaders launch sustainability framework amid energy, water concerns
As concerns over the environmental impacts of data centres grow, firms including Equinix, AirTrunk and ST Telemedia have …
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