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Carbon & Climate
Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps
As India and Pakistan struggled to cope with soaring temperatures this month, experts warn lack of access to cooling tech like AC, fridges and fans will cost lives and livelihoods.
Carbon & Climate
Call to halt sale of synthetic refrigerants
Newly identified long-term environmental and health risks have prompted calls to immediately stop synthetic refrigerants being phased in to tackle global heating, and replace them with natural refrigerants only.
Policy & Finance
The longest mile in the Covid-19 vaccine cold chain
The big challenge in delivering the Covid-19 vaccine lies in the last leg of its journey, say cold chain experts.
Manufacturing
Playing it cool on climate: Cooling tech firms are not innovating or promoting energy-efficient products, report finds
Demand for cooling systems is soaring in Asia, but the biggest manufacturers of energy-guzzling air-conditioners and refrigerators are failing to respond to climate concerns, a new report has found.
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News / Water
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News / Waste Management
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News / Policy & Finance
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News / Waste Management
Global South pushes for waste pickers’ rights in UN plastic treaty
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