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Japan debates scrapping car environmental tax, pitting industry pressures against climate aims
Opposition seeks to abolish purchase-time levy, while critics say weaker incentives could slow shift to cleaner cars.
Carbon & Climate
Former Temasek head defends Singapore’s green jet fuel levy after criticism by global aviation body IATA
Singapore last week passed a bill to impose a fixed levy on all departing flights from 2026 to fund the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel.
Policy & Finance
Q&A: Give workers a say in AI rollout, says union head
As AI spreads through the world's workplaces, the head of UNI Global Union says workers must have a say in its rollout.
Policy & Finance
Q&A: COP30 Europe envoy on green backlash and taxing tech
As COP30 approaches, special envoy to Europe Laurence Tubiana discusses keeping climate ambition alive in the face of a backlash.
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Asian garment industry braces for higher US tariffs
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'Just managing': US tariffs leave Indian shrimp farmers struggling
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Trump’s budget cuts throw US renewable energy jobs into doubt
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