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A typical hyper-scaler data centre consumes water equivalent to the volume used by 30-50,000 people every day

Water

Southeast Asia’s data centres should be sited in more water-rich areas: experts

Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara and the Malaysian states of Perak and Pahang were raised as examples by industry leaders. Thai and Indoneisan policymakers also said that current tariff structures are being reconsidered to cope with rising water demand.
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Carbon & Climate

Tropics to be hit hardest as warming oceans fuel humid heatwaves: study

It’s well known that hotter temperatures due to climate change are dangerous to human health. But when paired with high humidity, this intense heat can be especially deadly. These extreme weather events, known as humid heat waves, are rapidly intensifying and increasing in frequency as the world warms.
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Cities

‘My body feels like lead’: Heat is making pregnancy a nightmare in Karachi

Rising temperatures are bringing worry and real risks to pregnant women, as nonprofits try their best to help.
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Lifestyle

New Lancet Commission aims to tackle health and justice concerns from sea-level rise

The new 26-member commission will investigate issues regarding how rising sea levels are affecting vulnerable communities and affecting their health.

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13 April 2026

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Waste

South Korea landfill ban drives shift toward incineration, report finds

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Energy

China remains resilient in the face of Middle East conflict, says ADB economist

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Policy & Finance

Taiwan to deploy zero-emissions vessel to Palau in climate diplomacy push

11 April 2026

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Water

A decade after Formosa spill, Vietnam victims still await justice

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Policy & Finance

Q&A: ‘If you are in the business of peace, you must talk to those who are at war’

10 April 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Malaysian youths file climate lawsuit against government for failure to act on deforestation

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Energy

Singapore company signs deals with Indonesian firms to scale biofuel production

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Water

Deep-sea mining rules stall despite mounting urgency

9 April 2026

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Policy & Finance

Temasek Trust's C3H leads $1.2M funding for Singaporean healthtech firm injewelme

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Cities

Bangkok poised to become Southeast Asia’s hottest city by 2050, new study warns

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Manufacturing

Can China’s carmakers drive momentum towards greener steel?

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Cities

To help people adapt to heat, focus on the savings

8 April 2026

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Policy & Finance

ADB unveils US$25 million fund to advance Asean Power Grid

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Cities

Worsening air in Sri Lanka blamed on transboundary pollution

South Korea’s plan to introduce mandatory environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures is facing mounting pressure for an overhaul

Policy & Finance

South Korea faces pressure to accelerate and expand ESG disclosure rules

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Policy & Finance

Pacific islands resist Trump’s push to mine their ocean

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