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South Korea climate litigation

Carbon & Climate

South Korean court is Asia’s first to rule that government climate action is insufficient

The absence of legally binding targets for emissions reductions beyond 2031 violates the constitutional rights of future generations and fails to uphold the government’s duty to protect those rights, the court ruled.
Ed Tongson WWF Philippines

Carbon & Climate

Carbon tax ‘less costly’, more effective than emissions trading for the Philippines: WWF exec

Putting a direct and pre-defined price on fossil fuel emissions will generate more revenue and is not as expensive as setting up a cap and trade scheme, mooted under a new low carbon economy bill, says Edgardo Tongson, WWF Philippines' sustainable finance lead.
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Petronas head of human resources Farehana Hanapiah and British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ailsa Terry.

Carbon & Climate

Malaysian activists question Petronas sponsorship of UK postgraduate sustainability programme

As Big Oil draws criticism for delaying climate action, the British government's Chevening scholarship programme has come under scrutiny for accepting Petronas' sponsorship. Climate advocacy group Rimbawatch is concerned Petronas will exert influence through the scholarship; the Chevening team says scholars are not subject to any obligations.
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Policy & Finance

Carbon pricing and ending fossil fuel subsidies will benefit Malaysia’s economy, says OECD

A new report recommends ending fossil fuel subsidies and implementing a carbon tax with transfers to support vulnerable, low-income groups could positively impact Malaysia's gross domestic product.

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29 August 2024

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Energy

Low-carbon tweaks to China’s coal power fleet may not boost the energy transition

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Food & Agriculture

Bali's water temple priests guide a sustainable rice production system

27 August 2024

Medical waste

Waste

Managing Asia's healthcare waste and emissions remains challenging amid increasing climate risks

26 August 2024

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Carbon & Climate

Heat pumps could help cut China’s building CO2 emissions by 75%, says IEA

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Energy

China faces three challenges to a coal-free future

23 August 2024

Anna Victoria Veloso-Tuazon_UCFS Philippines 2024

Policy & Finance

Treat low carbon bill as investment pact to tap on cost-competitive deals, Philippine lawmaker urges private sector

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Carbon & Climate

Analysis: China’s CO2 falls 1% in Q2 2024 in first quarterly drop since Covid-19

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Carbon & Climate

How biochar can help China reach carbon neutrality

22 August 2024

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Energy

Coal mining has led to 35% loss of native land cover in India’s central coal belt

21 August 2024

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Carbon & Climate

Meeting 1.5°C warming limit hinges on governments more than technology, study says

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Transport

Electric ships could be a breakthrough for China

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Policy & Finance

Indonesia’s president-elect should get real on nickel

20 August 2024

Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto Paris Olympics

Cities

Can developing Asia host a green Olympics?

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Cities

To engage China’s Gen Z on climate, speak to their life values

19 August 2024

Bursa carbon forum

Carbon & Climate

Investors push for carbon pricing mechanisms, but developers resist

16 August 2024

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Carbon & Climate

Malaysia’s oil and gas industry could profit from cutting methane emissions, new research suggests

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