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While Asia Pacific utilities have expanded their renewables capacity in the last decade, all except those in Australia grew their coal capacity over the same period, pointing to the need to step up early coal retirement, finds a new study.

While gender was one of the first items addressed and remains a priority, experts say Asia has lingered on this issue for too long, neglecting other vital areas.

Natural disasters caused by climate change can adversely affect LGBTQ+ people already suffering from poverty and discrimination.

With Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines and Singapore introducing mandatory climate reporting rules, a stricter sustainability reporting regime is upon firms. What are key shifts to note as new rules kick in?

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The global food system is responsible for about 30 per cent of annual greenhouse gas emissions. By Mahya Tavan

A row of newly-launched hydrogen buses queuing to serve Kuching commuters on January 21, 2020

Hydrogen has a role to play in a world trying to wean itself off fossil fuels, despite concerns over its green credentials By Yuriy Humber

Eco-Business has launched new subscription plans for our community. We invite you to support our independent journalism and thought leadership initiatives to forge a sustainable Asia and beyond. By Jessica Cheam

Founder and managing director Jessica Cheam investigates the relationship between business and our natural world, and shares about the genesis of Eco-Business in this book chapter contribution to 'Peace and Nature', a book compilation of 50 essays and edited by Professor Tommy Koh, Lye Lin Heng and Shawn Lum launched in Singapore recently. By Jessica Cheam

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The Rockefeller Foundation is looking for more cities willing to build economic, social and physical resilience amid a rapidly urbanising world. Submission of applications for the 100 Resilient Cities Challenge ends on September 10.

The city of Christchurch, New Zealand offers a symbol of hope to many cities experiencing natural disasters, as captured in this 50-minute documentary.

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Green School students visit a school in Bali, Indonesia

Most schools only teach the science of climate change. Green School gives the skills needed to live in a warming world. Eco-Business asked Green School's Leslie Medema how to be real with children about climate change without scaring them.

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