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South Korean utility Kepco moves away from coalIn a year that has seen it commit hundreds of millions to coal ventures overseas, Kepco has announced it will no longer pursue further such projects. Activists have urged the firm to also reverse earlier planet-heating investment decisions. -
Public faith in sustainability reports is rising globally—but more than half of people still don't trust company claimsCSR
Public faith in sustainability reports is rising globally—but more than half of people still don't trust company claims
Asians are far more likely to believe what is written in sustainability reports than Europeans or Americans, according to a GRI study. Are Asian companies better at sustainability reporting? Or are Asians more susceptible to greenwashing?
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As water scarcity grows, Asia’s utilities are turning to data and sensors to keep the taps flowingWater
As water scarcity grows, Asia’s utilities are turning to data and sensors to keep the taps flowing
In many cities, tackling water leakages is among the most impactful ways to shore up water supplies. Sensors and other digital technologies make the massive task easier. -
Activists want repeal of Indonesia’s controversial new law, while investors warn of 'severe' environmental, human rights repercussionsPolicy & Finance
Activists want repeal of Indonesia’s controversial new law, while investors warn of 'severe' environmental, human rights repercussions
Meant to draw domestic and foreign investment, Indonesia’s new Omnibus Law on Job Creation has triggered massive outrage over weakening of protection for workers and the environment.
Opinion
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Here's how we can eradicate plastic pollution by 2040– The business-as-usual approach to plastic pollution isn’t working. In the midst of a pandemic, Indonesia leads with ambitious plans to reduce plastic waste and pollution. -
India can stop palm oil deforestation in Southeast Asia– As the biggest consumer of palm oil, India can take a lead in demanding ethical production that can stop deforestation in Southeast Asia and reduce air pollution. -
Will the tropics eventually become uninhabitable?– Absolute temperatures are expected to rise more slowly in the tropics than in higher latitudes and polar regions, but the combination of heat and rising humidity will make life more challenging.
Videos
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Energy efficiency: Southeast Asia's decarbonisation quick fix?– Improving energy efficiency could meet a quarter of Southeast Asia’s emissions reduction targets. Here is how efficiency could drive Southeast Asia's energy transition.
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Which is Southeast Asia's most advanced clean energy nation?– Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?
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From flying taxis to e-jeepneys: transport in Southeast Asia is going electric– In gridlocked, smoggy Southeast Asian cities, change is afoot to electrify transport and clear some of the world's most polluted skies. This video documents the pockets of hope for e-mobility around the most climate-vulnerable region.
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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