Carbon Footprint News
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Taking back carbon 'imperative' to stop planet overheating, backers say"Carbon removal" efforts need to rapidly push ahead as a way to create options if emissions reductions fall short, researchers say. -
Host nations must drive China's Belt and Road towards sustainability. Here's howThe biggest infrastructure project of the 21st century promises economic prosperity, but only if host nations ensure that development does not destroy the natural environment or uproot communities. What can be done?
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Energy-hungry Cambodia shows no sign of backing down on coalAs Cambodia’s economy goes through a rapid expansion with foreign investments pouring in, the country is turning to polluting coal power to meet growing energy demands, risking the health of the people and the welfare of the environment. -
Starting the digital revolution in sustainabilityDigital tools can help companies to better keep track of their sustainability footprint, goals, initiatives and progress, with even the United Nations calling digitalisation key to achieving the Sustainability Development Goals. Here’s a look at how US-based Gensuite is using technology to help businesses.
Carbon Footprint Opinion
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Got solar? Now add batteries– Solar energy regulators are giving a clear signal to the market: the grid is not your battery, so please buy your own. -
San Francisco hosted a star-studded climate summit but what did we actually learn?– The summit showcased an increasingly visible and vocal climate action community not limited to policy makers and governments. -
As more super storms affect Asia, we must typhoon-proof our cities– Typhoon season in Asia is an annual, grim reminder of the need for more resilient infrastructure as the impact of climate change intensifies. Arcadis’ John Batten III talks about how cities can prepare themselves for worse weather.
Videos
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Antarctica documentary tells climate change story through Asian lens– The trailer of the documentary produced by Eco-Business, which is to be screened at the Changing Course exhibition in Singapore from 1 June to 12 July, captures the remote wilderness that is Antarctica and asks what the demise of this pristine landscape means for Asia.
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Climate change is everyone's fight: C40 Mayors– It has been said that the fight against climate change will be won in cities. In this video by C40, mayors of the world’s mega cities share what they are doing to address the most pressing climate threats.
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Takeout produces a lot of trash. It doesn’t have to– The single-use packaging that typically accompanies your takeout order can have a significant impact on the environment.
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How young people are tackling climate change through innovative business– Climate change is not all doom and gloom, it's a business opportunity. Young aspiring entrepreneurs are growing profitable businesses that are helping to make the planet a more habitable place.
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