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Bangladeshi solar-sharing start-up aims to cut power wasteTechnology allows rural solar panel owners to sell excess power to neighbours, improving income and access to clean energy. -
New laws in Singapore appear to give employers ‘almost unfettered power’ over migrant workers’ movements, say NGOsPolicy & Finance
New laws in Singapore appear to give employers ‘almost unfettered power’ over migrant workers’ movements, say NGOs
The rules, which took effect on 2 June, require most lower-income foreign workers to obtain their employers’ consent in order to leave their dormitories.
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Western fashion brands that 'exploit' Bangladesh suppliers face blacklistingBangladesh's garment sector has been hit hard by the pandemic as $3 billion-worth of orders were cancelled or suspended. -
HER Planet Earth first all-female team to fatbike across GreenlandThe 10-member team undertook the 200km expedition to highlight the connection between the melting ice sheet in Greenland and rising sea levels in Asia.
Opinion
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From farming to female empowerment– Evidence shows that an increase in women's representation in agriculture—as can be seen today in South Asia—does not guarantee their socioeconomic empowerment. But that does not mean that it cannot. -
Rethinking business and human rights in transboundary river governance in South Asia– The transboundary rivers of South Asia are seeing increased business investments and infrastructure development. There is a growing need for the integration of businesses and human rights frameworks in water governance decision-making. -
Climate justice is racial justice– Polluting and extractive facilities have been placed in black, brown, and indigenous communities around the world—and they are suffering the consequences.
Videos
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What you need to know about sustainable cooling and climate change– What makes cooling such a hot topic when it comes to climate change? This year's #Innovate4Climate summit will look at the problem and potential of sustainable cooling.
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Al Gore and Bangladesh PM spar over coal plants in the Sundarbans– At the 2017 World Economic Forum, former US Vice President Al Gore criticised the development of coal-fueled power plants near the world’s largest mangrove forest while Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina defended the projects.
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Solar cells help purify water in remote areas–
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a water purification plant that provides clean water far beyond the reach of the electrical grid - thanks to solar cells.
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Women don't talk, they deliver results to tackle climate change– A group of women worldwide are taking action to improve their lives by helping address climate change issues, such as the '1 Million Women' movement in Australia. Watch this video.
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