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Uneven efforts by world’s top waste exporters to reduce and recover waste, new study showsJapan, Germany and the United Kingdom have been able to stem the tide of plastic at home, found a study by a UK-based packaging retailer. But have their waste exports to developing countries skewed the picture? -
Sustainable investment expert Arisa Kishigami joins Chronos Sustainability as specialist advisor for AsiaPolicy & Finance
Sustainable investment expert Arisa Kishigami joins Chronos Sustainability as specialist advisor for Asia
Tokyo-based Kishigami is the latest addition to Chronos's global specialist consultancy network.
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How US$154 billion in capital has gone to 300 forest-risk companies since the Paris AgreementPolicy & Finance
How US$154 billion in capital has gone to 300 forest-risk companies since the Paris Agreement
A database of global capital flows into forest-risk companies in Southeast Asia, Brazil, and West and Central Africa has been published by a joint project of six research and environmental advocacy groups. -
Are forests the new coal? Global alarm sounds with biomass burningAs the forest biomass industry is booming, so is the frequent cutting of standing forests to supply wood pellets to be burned in converted coal power plants, say experts.
Opinion
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Not enough climate action in stimulus plans– While the amount of climate-friendly stimulus spending leaves much to be desired, some countries are making strides toward greening their economic recovery. How can countries expand their green recovery efforts? -
The impact of organised crime in fisheries extends far beyond the ocean– Organised crime in the fisheries sector occurs globally throughout the entire value chain, taking massive toll on human populations worldwide. How can we address these crimes? -
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals isn’t action. How can businesses execute their strategies?Cities
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals isn’t action. How can businesses execute their strategies?
– A Japanese home builder and an Italian seafood company show what it means to make real progress towards sustainability, and offer lessons on how corporations can manage the gargantuan task.
Videos
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Toyota to start Tokyo trial of electric three-wheeler in green mobility push–
Toyota will partner Japanese car-sharing service operator Park24 for a six-month experiment leasing the i-Road concept vehicle, with a view to setting up a green car-sharing business.
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Fukushima energy drink video raises nuclear concern– New ad takes aim at Tepco’s lack of transparency on the water contamination at Fukushima’s nuclear site. Watch the video here:
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Toshiba unveils fast-charging electric buses for smart communities– The Japanese conglomerate is developing technologies that can power smart communities, including electric buses equipped with GPS and fast-charging batteries.
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Toshiba showcases the future of vegetables– Growing green and leafy vegetables in the future would require the help of innovation, says Toshiba, the latest electronics giant seeking to address threats of natural disasters in food security.
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