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Lifestyle

Shocking places where microplastics were found in 2025

New studies reveal plastic particles infiltrating human bodies, food systems and even the planet’s most remote ecosystems.
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Lifestyle

Taiwan parks fall short on plastic reduction as circular economy drive gathers pace

Visitor survey finds continued use of single-use toiletries and plastic bags in protected areas.
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Waste

Japan’s Yokohama widens rollout of food waste vending machines as Tokyo pushes to curb emissions

New station units offer unsold bakery items at reduced prices, part of Yokohama’s growing push to divert food waste under Japan’s climate goals.
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Policy & Finance

Taiwan plans first heat emergency drill as elderly heat injuries hit decade high

The island has also launched a three-tier heat response care system for the elderly in the southern city of Tainan, where heat-related illnesses among older residents have grown fivefold in a decade.

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4 December 2025

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Cities

Deadly floods affect millions across South and Southeast Asia, leaving over $4 billion in loss and damage

1 December 2025

Indigenous Peoples at COP30 closing plenary

Carbon & Climate

COP30 secured a win for civil society – what can future hosts learn from Brazil's approach to people’s participation?

15 November 2025

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Carbon & Climate

In pictures: Carbon, cooperation and soft diplomacy at COP30’s Asian pavilions

5 November 2025

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Policy & Finance

Taiwan to classify extreme heat as a natural disaster, joining regional push to tackle soaring temperatures

3 November 2025

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Manufacturing

Fashion brands help textile suppliers boost solar power

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Lifestyle

AI-edited wildlife photo in Japan reignites debate over technology’s expanding role in conservation

28 October 2025

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Lifestyle

Rewilding travel: Southeast Asia’s top ecotourism destinations

27 October 2025

A climate strike on the streets of Jakarta. Indonesia is the country most supportive of a shift to a green economy, GlobeScan's study found.

Carbon & Climate

The perceived seriousness of climate change is declining amid competing priorities and climate delay: study

24 October 2025

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Policy & Finance

South Korea sees 172 per cent surge in greenwashing cases in 4 years

21 October 2025

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Lifestyle

RSPO sees uptick in share of certified sustainable palm oil consumption in China to 11.7%; projects consistent growth

6 October 2025

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Manufacturing

Bangladesh's textile firms turn to technology to sort waste crisis

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Carbon & Climate

Can wildlife photographers save nature?

1 October 2025

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Waste

'Plastic holidays on mystic island’: Siquijor's journey to be the Philippines’ first zero waste destination

5 September 2025

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Water

Sunscreens guard against UV rays but endanger ocean health: experts

1 September 2025

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Manufacturing

In data: Demand drives up fast fashion emissions despite pledges

27 August 2025

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Carbon & Climate

What’s next for China’s personal carbon accounts?

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