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Can China make its city streets more walkable?City planners should spend more money improving smaller streets and reclaiming them from cars, says a new report. -
No end to coal in PakistanDespite the rise of renewable energy as a cost-effective alternative, Pakistan remains wedded to coal power for reasons that have little to do with economics.
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UN food body elects first Chinese head as climate crisis worsensExperts have called for the new agency head to show strong leadership in tackling rising hunger and climate change threats. -
With drones, AI and e-vehicles, China crafts green-tech megalopolisBeijing is fostering links between nine cities in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau to forge the world's biggest urban area offering 70 million people a smart, low-carbon lifestyle.
Opinion
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How can China lead on air pollution?– Urbanisation cannot be stopped, but this does not excuse governments for failing to address air pollution. With considerable resources and capacity for nationwide policy coordination, China should be leading the way in developing a sustainable approach to urbanisation that can serve as a regional and even global example. -
Australia’s vote for coal won’t matter if Chinese demand falters– Calls for climate action failed to convince voters but that doesn’t mean Australia’s exports are safe, writes climate researcher Kate MacKenzie. -
Why China should green its overseas finance– The country’s development banks can support its new manufacturing industries and respond to climate change, writes Dr Helena Wright.
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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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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A gift of sight– To mark International Volunteer Day on 5 December, Eco-Business presents this short film which takes you to the remote villages of Yunnan, China, where elderly folk find help and friendship through an initiative supported by Keppel Land.
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