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Is blockchain an overhyped tool for Asia's energy transition?Blockchain is already used in energy projects from South Africa to Singapore, but questions linger over its significance in the transition to clean energy. What was the final word when six industry experts came together for an animated debate over its potential? -
Ocean holds solutions to help tackle climate change, report findsFive actions could deliver one-fifth of the emissions cuts needed to keep global warming to 1.5C.
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Are decentralised communities the way forward for sustainable cities?More countries are realising the limits of a take-make-waste model and coming round to the concept of a circular economy. What could cities and buildings of the future look like? -
Could solar energy sharing between Australia and Singapore be a model for other regions?An ambitious plan is underway for a massive solar farm to supply one-fifth of Singapore’s electricity from 3,800km away. Experts weigh in on details to be ironed out before the world’s longest sub-sea cable connection becomes reality.
Opinion
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Record warming in Antarctica could affect Australia– The air above Antarctica is suddenly getting warmer due to a phenomenon called stratospheric warming. What does it mean for Australia? -
Climate change, poverty and human rights: an emergency without precedent– While the wealthy can pay to escape rising heat, conflict and hunger, the rest of the world will suffer. Given the failure of states to meet their own climate obligations, businesses need to be more responsible and step up efforts to alleviate the impacts of climate change on the most vulnerable. -
How can access to land ensure sustainable living?– The high costs of securing access to land is a barrier to simpler, sustainable living. Public housing could offer a way forward, say experts.
Videos
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Australian media outlet launches 'honest government ad' on climate change– We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.
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With this new website, rent don't buy to cut waste– Make some extra cash and reduce waste by putting your belongings to work. This online market place plugs Australians into the sharing economy.
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This robot is replanting endangered reefs with heat-resistant corals– Meet LarvalBot. She’s here to save the sea.
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Sydney makes music from ocean plastic– An advertising agency has come up with an idea to give ocean plastic a second life while turning Sydney beach-clean ups into a party.
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