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Australian insurers declare catastrophe as Victoria bushfire losses mount, climate risks intensify
Claims surge as insurers warn extreme fires highlight escalating climate risk. More than 400,000 hectares of bushland and farmland have burned – more than five times the size of Singapore.
Opinion / Policy & Finance
The AI we need for sustainable infrastructure
Even as governments pour trillions of dollars into roads, power grids, data centers, water systems, and housing, the construction industry has yet to leverage the efficiency gains that AI and digitalisation have to offer. Given how important the sector will be for sustainable development, this must change.
PM2.5 levels in Thailand’s capital and Laos’ largest city climb to unhealthy and hazardous ranges, prompting emergency measures and renewed calls for regional action on seasonal haze.
News / Lifestyle
Singapore university trials carbon-labelled meals on campus menus
The carbon footprint of meals is to be displayed on select menus at the National University of Singapore. But convenience-conscious students are sceptical that the initiative will inspire environmentally-friendly dining.
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15 January 2026
News / Transport
China’s green shipping could thrive with global emissions deal
News / Carbon & Climate
Why developing countries oppose the EU's carbon border tax
Opinion / Cities
Eliminating extreme poverty: Kerala’s lessons for Asean countries
14 January 2026
News / Policy & Finance
Malaysia’s defence ministry to adopt ESG framework amid corruption probe
News / Policy & Finance
Geoeconomic conflict overshadows climate in WEF risk report
News / Cities
LGBTQ+ rights in 2026: What to expect around the world
Opinion / Corporate Responsibility
Sustainability reporting tools must bridge impacts of local businesses and Earth's limits
News / Policy & Finance
How the Global South tried to steer the recent UN Environment Assembly
News / Policy & Finance
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News / Manufacturing
China’s clean tech charm offensive wins Global South hearts and minds
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