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SBTi seeks Southeast Asia input on revised climate standard for forest, land and agriculture
The climate standards body says the consultation gives Southeast Asian firms — key players in global agricultural and land-use supply chains — a chance to help shape the second version of its Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Standard to guide companies in setting science-based targets for land-based emissions and removals.
By comparing snails and mussels from hydrothermal vents in two oceans, researchers found stark differences in levels of microplastic contamination between the two.
Energy
AI to act as ‘fusion layer’ in stabilising Asia-Pacific’s climate stressed power grids, says report
Artificial intelligence can help Asia-Pacific’s grids adapt by integrating different data for operators to make quicker, better-informed decisions, just as the region grapples with both volatile renewables growth and mounting climate extremes, found a new Ember study.
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Trump’s funding cuts for climate agencies ‘a huge disservice’ to Americans and the world, expert warns
On the other hand, China’s leadership in green technology production and financing could be supported by the opening of a United Nations climate campus in the country, the sustainable development expert and economist told Eco-Business.
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