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The Philippines’ data centre push faces scrutiny as power shortages, high resource demands and geopolitical risks raise questions over whether they offer the best path for sustainable economic growth.

26 Aug 2026

recent geopolitical events have underlined the vulnerability of fossil fuel dependency, including on exporting nations, like Australia.

Electrification and cleaner global supply chains can deliver immediate emissions cuts while building the economic foundations for a fair and lasting transition away from fossil fuels.

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EB Studio As climate-related risks converge with ageing populations, urbanisation and rising chronic disease, the region’s healthcare systems will need greater emphasis on prevention, resilience and healthier populations, said AIA's Group Chief Healthcare Officer Kelvin Loh.

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Past very strong El Niño events, with record heat, drought, precipitation, floods, and wildfires, have taken a toll in human lives, human health, national and community economies, and ecosystems. Some effects can linger as much as a decade, after these events.

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.

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24 August 2026

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23 August 2026

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Palm oil and primates, can they coexist?

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Palm oil and primates, can they coexist?

EB Studio Conservation efforts embedded within Southeast Asia’s plantation landscapes are showing that wildlife and agriculture can coexist, but experts …
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Pax Silica could power a Philippine green industrial hub if planned responsibly, say clean energy industry officials

The proposed artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing hub must drive new renewables, grid upgrades and storage, while protecting …
News / Carbon & Climate

Indonesia’s captive coal: How to decarbonise its biggest growth sectors?

Nickel-driven captive coal is fuelling Indonesia's EV ambitions. As global carbon rules loom, experts urge the government to …
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How well are Malaysia’s outdoor workers protected during the upcoming ‘Super El Niño’?

Labour rights advocates are calling for stronger heat protection regulations in Malaysia as its meteorology department warns that …
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It is time to integrate the value of forests into our balance sheets

What if forests were valued not simply as land for development, but as natural assets providing measurable benefits …
News / Food & Agriculture

Young Indian farmers using agri-tech could narrow a generational gap

India is pushing to use drones, satellite data and digital apps to help farmers cope with climate stress …