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Is blockchain an overhyped tool for Asia's energy transition?Blockchain is already used in energy projects from South Africa to Singapore, but questions linger over its significance in the transition to clean energy. What was the final word when six industry experts came together for an animated debate over its potential? -
Southeast Asia faces harsher dry seasons as El Niño effects worsen, warn climate scientistsCarbon & Climate
Southeast Asia faces harsher dry seasons as El Niño effects worsen, warn climate scientists
Climate-vulnerable countries like the Philippines and Indonesia must brace themselves for more extreme weather, according to a landmark UN report. But experts say these countries also have the opportunity to mitigate the harmful emissions of bigger nations.
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Thai garment factory investigated by Starbucks after illegal wages exposeThe expose raises questions about Thailand's ability to inspect garment factories and protect workers across the country. -
An idea to electrify 1 million boats in Southeast Asia—inspired by IkeaA Singapore-based renewables startup is on a mission to replace polluting diesel-powered boats with solar-charged electric vessels in Southeast Asia, inspired by a Swedish furniture retailer's disruptive approach to part distribution and assembly.
Opinion
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Why 'bold action' on climate in Asia means nothing short of a moratorium on fossil fuel financePolicy & Finance
Why 'bold action' on climate in Asia means nothing short of a moratorium on fossil fuel finance
– While Japanese and Singapore banks have begun to recognise climate risks as bad for business, policies adopted are far too lenient to meet the targets set by the science, argues Shin Furuno. -
Metros push up land values—so why not create a triple win?– In Asia's growing megacities, an infrastructure finance gap is slowing mass transport development, resulting in thousands of hours wasted in horrendous traffic. Land value capture could unlock finance, writes ADB's Bambang Susantono. -
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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Out at sea but not out of touch: Can technology make seafood traceable?– Fishermen are often cut off from land for weeks out at sea. But a new technology enables them to be connected with loved ones, while boosting the traceability of their catch.
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This man turned an opium field into a sustainable coffee farm in Thailand– Watch this charming video of how Thai farmer Somsak Sriphumthong got rid of a destructive opium field and helped curb deforestation and downstream flooding with his organic and sustainable coffee farm.
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Thai homes score world's first in storing sunshine– A Thai firm has built the country's first homes that runs on solar power for 24 hours a day, using a hybrid of solar PV panels and fuel cells.
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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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