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Policy & Finance
For Southeast Asia, the AI race is about access, not supremacy
The region’s stake in AI is not simply which great power builds the most capable model. The key is to ensure that AI remains affordable, locally relevant, continuously available and politically accessible.
Carbon & Climate
Trees and greenery can cool cities by as much as 18°C – but only if they’re the right type
Trees are one of the most popular responses because they provide shade and reduce the amount of heat absorbed by surrounding surfaces. But outdoor comfort depends on more than air temperature alone.
Carbon & Climate
Is China’s energy system ready for the AI boom?
China’s data centres are expanding rapidly to meet surging AI demand – raising urgent questions about energy use, climate targets and the shift to renewables.
Energy
Beyond green data centres: Leaner, smarter AI for Southeast Asia’s sustainable digital future
Booming growth in data centres is escalating electricity demand and risks undermining the region’s energy transition goals.
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Opinion / Carbon & Climate
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News / Energy
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News / Waste Management
Plastic accounting masks chemical recycling harms, critics say
As scientists and dozens of nations call for major reductions in plastic production, the plastics industry continues to …
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