Carbon Footprint News
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CDP hires Donald Chan as Asia Pacific bossChan joins the carbon disclosure non-profit from Temasek, and is based in Singapore. ASEAN and ANZ director Pratima Divgi is moving to a role in Canada. -
Capture co-founder Josie Stoker shifts to staff carbon reduction role at DeloitteThe 'Fitbit for your carbon footprint' co-founder has moved on after two years to join Deloitte, as Capture welcomes a new shareholder.
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One in five hectares of palm oil in Indonesia is criminal, report showsA fifth of oil palm plantations in Indonesia, the world’s biggest producer of palm oil, are operating illegally inside forest areas that are off-limits to commercial agricultural activity, a new report from Greenpeace shows. -
No one-size-fits-all solution for food systems: key to remain within planetary boundaries by 2050Food & Agriculture
No one-size-fits-all solution for food systems: key to remain within planetary boundaries by 2050
Government and industry should consider a “blend of solutions” and welcome innovation to ensure Earth's survival, said sustainability leaders at Ecosperity Week 2021.
Carbon Footprint Opinion
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Greening the coin– Governments are anticipated to take more coordinated action towards harmful crypto mining activities. But, increased regulation could well push miners to new regions with plenty of cheap, dirty electricity. -
Is space travel compatible with sustainability?– The commercial space race is on with rich entrepreneurs taking to their rockets to reach for the stars. But the jaunts to space have courted plenty of criticism about space tourism and its carbon footprint. -
The climate X factor– The climate and biodiversity crises not only demand a shift to carbon-neutral energy, but also usher in a circular economy in which resources are reused and repurposed. To reach that goal, new technologies will be crucial, writes the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin.
Videos
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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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Which is Southeast Asia's most advanced clean energy nation?– Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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