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The 26 August failure occurred in Nepal’s Langtang National Park near the border with China.

Scientists say warming is destabilising ice and mountain slopes, but the precise trigger remains under investigation.

1 Sep 2026

Singapore-headquartered DayOne has secured a four-year, S$530 million (US$415.73 million) green loan from DBS, OCBC and UOB to develop the 20-megawatt (MW) facility in western Singapore

DayOne’s new facility will test technology that promises dependable power but faces cost and scalability challenges.

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Coral reefs, medieval coastal castles and mangrove forests on UNESCO’s World Heritage list now share something in common: Precise digital boundaries.

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Shandong province has led China in retiring small coal-fired power units. But the real test, cutting coal reliance while keeping heat and power supplies secure, lies ahead.

31 August 2026

Singapore’s carbon tax rose to S$45 (US$35) per tonne in 2026.

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28 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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26 August 2026

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25 August 2026

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The system uses AI to recommend emissions-reduction measures based on factors including a company's industry, equipment, energy consumption and reduction targets.

24 August 2026

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23 August 2026

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20 August 2026

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