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Scientific studies have found climate change supercharging the frequency and intensity of storms in the Philippines. Addressing the issue of energy inequity in the country is one way to do so, said the founder of Light of Hope Philippines.
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The newly-appointed council chair of Climate Governance Malaysia says the United States has conducted itself like a "child holding up a game" at the UN COP summits. He tells Eco-Business why political leaders and company boards must be educated on climate and sustainability.
Six out of 11 cities which endured heat strongly influenced by climate change for 30 days or more from last December to February 2025 were in Asia, including in Tamil Nadu, Manila and Jakarta, according to data from nonprofit Climate Central.
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