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Can offsets help resolve a chicken-and-egg problem with cage-free eggs?The trading of credits is already used to spur sustainable production of palm oil, soy and other commodities. Can it do the same for cage-free eggs in Asia? -
Bangladesh may ditch 90% of its planned coal powerA huge shake-up of the Bangladeshi energy sector may be afoot but the government must be clearer about its plans.
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Costlier solar power a fallout of India-China border clashCompanies owned by the Indian government stop buying Chinese solar equipment, while private firms face higher tariff; domestic manufacturing too small to make a difference. -
Brands urged to stop sourcing from China's Xinjiang over forced labour fearsMajor retailers from Adidas to Amazon asked to reconsider Chinese supply chains for risk of slave labour involving ethnic Uighurs.
Opinion
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The true price of pesticides is unaffordable– The European Union has banned many active pesticide ingredients due to damaging health and environmental effects. With leading global agrochemical firms seeking new markets to conquer, developing countries urgently need strict controls. -
The moment when America fell behind– If designed correctly, stimulus and recovery packages can position countries and regions to reap the benefits of the industries of the future. But in the United States, many of the dirty industries of the past are being bailed out. -
National emissions trading system is key to China’s green recovery– Done properly, the system can drive down emissions and raise hundreds of billions of yuan to support low-carbon projects.
Videos
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For Southeast Asia's migrant fishers, modern slavery is still alive on the high seas
Food & Agriculture
For Southeast Asia's migrant fishers, modern slavery is still alive on the high seas
– On International Human Rights Day, Greenpeace releases shocking testimonies from Southeast Asian migrants working on board foreign fishing vessels, plying the remote waters to meet Asia's surging demand for seafood. -
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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A circular economy could save China five trillion dollars– There are large financial and environmental benefits from reducing waste, says a recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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How is China’s overseas energy investment impacting the Global South?– China has provided huge funding supposedly to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate impacts, but it is also financing coal projects included in the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI). What do recipient countries make of this?
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