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Anti-environmental values revealed in Singapore’s history textbooksSingapore’s history textbooks have presented the non-human environment as a reservoir of natural resources, something to be feared or something to be controlled and tamed in the service of progress, new research reveals. -
What does the future of work look like?A hybrid workspace, flattened hierarchies, and upskilling employers are some ways employees can adapt to the vast shifts in the workplace caused by the pandemic, said experts at the Ricoh Eco Action Day 2021 forum.
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Southeast Asia's economy could grow by US$12.5 trillion by 2070 if the fossil fuel-dependent region decarbonisesCarbon & Climate
Southeast Asia's economy could grow by US$12.5 trillion by 2070 if the fossil fuel-dependent region decarbonises
If one of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions rapidly reduces emissions over the next 50 years, its economy could grow by 3.5 per cent a year. If it doesn't decarbonise, its economy could be $28 trillion smaller by 2070, according to a new study by Deloitte. -
Delivery Hero sustainability chief: we need to decouple 'hyper' business growth from carbon emissionsTransport
Delivery Hero sustainability chief: we need to decouple 'hyper' business growth from carbon emissions
The German food delivery app, named Foodpanda in Asia, is aiming to be carbon neutral this year. Rather reduce its carbon emissions, the fast-growing firm is relying almost entirely on offsets. Why? Eco-Business asked sustainability chief Jeff Oatham.
Opinion
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Is Singapore poised to become Asia’s hub for alternative protein?– Singapore is the first country in the world to approve cell-based meat, but that’s just one of the five reasons why the city-state is well-positioned to provide an enabling environment for food tech innovators to thrive. -
Where are the green sovereign funds?– Much of the global financial sector is mobilizing behind mid-century net-zero emissions targets, recognizing the opportunities that will come with the transition to a low-carbon economy. The longer that sovereign funds remain on the sidelines, the more they and their countries stand to lose. -
Why citizens play a key role in Southeast Asia’s energy transition– Some Southeast Asian nations have displayed leadership in facilitating bottom-up renewable energy development. Now it is time for others to follow suit.
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New depths: where is the value in mining the deep sea?– There are vast mineral riches lying on the ocean floor that could help to power the energy transition, but is the environmental cost of extracting them worth the risk?
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Got climate anxiety? Ditching planet-heating lifestyle habits may offer relief– Thinking about your carbon footprint can be mind-boggling. Even if you wanted to do something about it, where do you start? With this mobile app, all the information you need is at your fingertips.
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Singaporeans love food, but are they valuing food enough?– Singaporeans are well-known foodies, but around 800,000 tonnes of food is wasted every year. Why is so much food wasted, and what can consumers do about it?
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Meet our next generation recyclers– Recycling is key to tackling Singapore's waste problem, and everybody — including kids— can do their part for a better future.
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