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Long road ahead for Asian drivers revving up to go electricParcel delivery firm DHL eCommerce is testing electric vehicles in Malaysia and Vietnam. -
Deforestation-linked palm oil still finding its way into top consumer brandsA new report by Greenpeace finds that palm oil suppliers to the world’s largest brands have cleared more than 1,300 square kilometres of rainforest—an area the size of the city of Los Angeles—since the end of 2015.
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A civic outcry in Malaysia forces a Chinese builder to live up to its eco-friendly promiseFacing public protests and concern from neighbouring Singapore, the government halted the Chinese-backed massive land reclamation project which was initially allowed to begin construction without a detailed environmental impact assessment. -
Asia's rising appetite for meat, seafood will 'strain environment'A land area the size of India will be needed for additional food production, but with supply chains ramping up to meet demand, the region will produce greenhouse gas emissions the equivalent of the lifetime emissions of 95 million cars.
Opinion
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What makes for happier business in the Asian Century?– The Asian miracle has seen living standards rise – but citizens aren’t getting any happier. Companies can help by measuring and improving how people feel about life, writes Richard Hardyment. -
EV or not, Malaysia does not need another national car project– A third national car manufacturer would deter sustainable development in Malaysia, argues Malaysian Youth Delegation’s Mike Campton. -
What climate change means for fungi and food safety– Global warming is creating conditions perfect for the growth of mycotoxins in foods. What does this mean for Southeast Asia, one of the world's major food production regions?
Videos
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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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Creating a better world: The Eco-Business story– An independent media organisation in a tough industry, Eco-Business has striven to be Asia Pacific’s go-to source for all things sustainable business. To mark our seventh birthday, we've put together a video about our work and how we define purposeful journalism.
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Singapore's approach to sustainability 'its most influential characteristic'– Weber Shandwick’s new study examined eight cities in Asia Pacific and how the 'soft power' attributes of cities exert influence and attract people, with Singapore topping the list for its innovative approach to sustainability and the environment.
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Borneo study draws lessons from children’s perceptions of forests–
247 children between the ages of 10 and 15 living in the Indonesian provinces of East and West Kalimantan were asked to draw the present and future of their ...
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