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It’s well known that hotter temperatures due to climate change are dangerous to human health. But when paired with high humidity, this intense heat can be especially deadly. These extreme weather events, known as humid heat waves, are rapidly intensifying and increasing in frequency as the world warms.

The Asian superpower is shielded from price shocks for now, being both one of the world’s largest oil importers and the biggest clean energy exporter. But weaker global growth from uncertain environment, could affect demand for Chinese exports, says Asian Development Bank economist Yothin Jinjarak.

Big auto and steelmakers say they will deepen cooperation on decarbonisation, but use of climate friendlier steel in cars remains at an early stage.

Residents of US territories in the Pacific fear deep-sea mining plans hatched in Washington could damage ecosystems and disrupt traditions.

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A system built on renewables introduces new risks, as critical bottlenecks shift to refining, processing, and mineral-supply chains. By Dianne Araral and Eduardo Araral

If the current war creates a prolonged oil crisis, there will be more downward pressure on oil use – and an equal acceleration in China of electric car production at home, with an associated surge in exports. By Peter Newman and Ray Wills

China has provided a clear regulatory signal. The opportunity now lies in translating that ambition into reporting that genuinely informs sustainable outcomes and drives climate action, in China and across global markets. By Peiyuan Guo

As countries scramble to secure the minerals needed for clean energy, digital technologies, AI, and defence industries, the new era of resource competition implies both great promise and grave peril. By Helen Clark

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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.

EB Studio 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.

There are large financial and environmental benefits from reducing waste, says a recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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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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Exclusive The economist and president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network told the Eco-Business Podcast how China’s green industrial and financial capabilities can help accelerate Southeast Asia's transition to net zero.

L'Occitane's Asia Pacific director of sustainability Venisa Chu

The Asia Pacific ESG head of the B Corp-certified cosmetics firm says refill stations have been disappointing and getting suppliers on board with decarbonisation is difficult, but her team has not been affected by the ESG backlash.

John Haffner, deputy director of sustainability, Hang Lung Properties, says internal advocacy has been key to driving the sustainability agenda. Image: ReThink 2

Having "stretch targets" can spur innovation, says the sustainability chief for one of Hong Kong's largest real estate firms in the latest episode of "On the frontlines". He also shares why the firm has chosen to publish the draft of its net zero plan for open discussion of its climate targets.

Hendrik Rosenthal, sustainability director, CLP Power

In the second episode of 'On the frontlines', power firm CLP's group sustainability director Rosenthal talks to the EB Podcast about the challenges of steering sustainability in a carbon-heavy industry, closing coal plants and the need for pragmatism.

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