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Palm oil: the pros and cons of a controversial commodityAnswers to key questions about a commodity that, for better or for worse, is here to stay. -
Palm oil giants double down on deforestation with new radar systemThe high-tech monitoring project should enable big businesses to act faster to stop forest loss linked to palm oil, and make it easier for green groups to hold them to account.
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Southeast Asia on energy path for 650,000 premature deaths from air pollution by 2040: IEAEnergy demand is booming, but government policies signal continued reliance on oil, gas and coal. Much stronger action is needed to improve renewables deployment and energy efficiency, said IEA in a new report. -
Eco-Business wins at WAN-IFRA Asian Digital Media Awards 2019The Eco-Business platform won in the Best News Website or Mobile Service category for its journalism efforts and newly-revamped website at the prestigious awards which recognise Asian publishers who have delivered unique and original digital media projects in the last 12 months.
Opinion
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Monitoring deforestation: the use and misuse of satellite technology– As satellite technology becomes more sophisticated, palm oil industry players have increasingly been using it to identify deforestation non-compliance. But high resolution images should not be the only basis for effectively gathering data from satellites, argues Wilmar International's Ginny Ng. -
Sustainable tourism for sustainable development– As global tourism booms, is it becoming a victim of its own success? Not if it takes these five steps along a sustainable development path, write ADB experts Donghyun Park and Cynthia Castillejos-Petalcorin and SW Associates' Scott Wayne. -
Renewables in Southeast Asia: Subsidies not required, thanks– What’s needed for renewables to take off is leadership, vision and a commitment to a better society from the Asean political class, writes Assaad Razzouk.
Videos
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Can palm oil plantations be elephant-friendly?– From conflict to co-existence: Earthworm Foundation has come up with a solution to managing human-elephant conflict in palm oil plantations in Sabah.
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An environment minister's vision for Malaysia– Nine months after she was appointed to lead Malaysia's environment ministry, Yeo Bee Yin spoke to Eco-Business about gender equality, plastic pollution and boosting the country's green industry.
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From CSR to strategy—Malaysian firms turn to sustainability– Two Bursa-listed companies in Malaysia share their sustainability strategies
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With 'unforgettable' bag, Malaysian shoppers paid to cut plastic waste– Tesco launches "unforgettable bag" in Kuala Lumpur in an effort to shift away from single-use plastic bags and reduce pollution.
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The Eco-Business 10th Anniversary Gala NightCelebrate Eco-Business' 10th Anniversary as we unveil the Eco-Business A-List. -
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