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Opinion / #cooling
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.
To enable cities to adapt to extreme heat, authorities must clearly understand the risks and which solutions work best for whom.
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News / Energy
Philippines offshore wind auction pause an ‘additional step’ toward bankable projects, say wind trade associations
The temporary suspension of the country’s first offshore wind green auction is seen as an extra move to … -
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News / Transport & Logistics
JR East to launch Japan’s first commercial hydrogen hybrid train in fiscal 2027
One of the world’s largest rail operators plans to deploy the zero-emission train on commuter routes near Tokyo … -
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Opinion / Carbon & Climate
Why carbon markets need data infrastructure, not just carbon credits: an Asia-Pacific perspective
Carbon markets in the region are growing fast, but their credibility still depends on strong evidence grounded in … -
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News / Carbon & Climate
Heat stress could trap Filipinos in poverty: report
Frontline communities are already paying the everyday costs of extreme heat as the government cuts climate resilience funds, … -
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Opinion / Manufacturing
Indonesia can build a green steel industry, but only if the government creates the market
Green steel faces weak domestic demand in Indonesia, as prices remain 30 to 60 per cent higher than … -
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Nearly a fifth of all Pakistani households rely on solar energy, but the people installing and cleaning these …
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