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Asia makes up over half of global emissions but less than a third are covered by carbon markets: study
China operates the world’s largest carbon market while Southeast Asia has nascent systems. Interconnectivity among its diverse markets would be crucial in achieving global net-zero goals, finds a report by the World Economic Forum.
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Mangroves store ‘blue carbon’ - but they’re disappearing fast
Mangroves rich in blue carbon are crucial for flood and storm protection, but countries are struggling to save them.
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