Fossil Fuels News
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Flat-packed cities: wooden skyscrapers sprout over concrete concernsWith concrete a major source of climate-changing emissions, cities around the world are looking at high-rise wooden buildings instead. -
As Asia's aviation sector grows, will its airports gain green wings?Asia will drive the growth of the global aviation industry in the next 20 years, expanding the region’s role in ensuring that the industry becomes less taxing on the environment. Here’s a look at what Asia’s airports are doing to prepare for a future of low-carbon aviation.
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Unique climate change has no natural causeThe planet is warming faster than ever, worldwide. Scientists know this unique climate change is not caused by nature. But they checked again, to be certain. -
Cheap renewables will price out oil on roadsPetrol- and diesel-driven cars will soon vanish, as oil-based fuel already costs three times more than cheap renewables.
Fossil Fuels Opinion
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Beyond renewables: How to reduce energy-related emissions by measuring what matters– Despite the uptick in renewable energy usage, global emissions have steadily increased. World Resources Institute's John Woolard argues that commitments to 100% renewables will not alone curb the worst impacts of climate change. -
5 under-recognised impacts of air pollution– How are the social costs of air pollution extending beyond affecting one's health ? World Resources Institute's Jessica Seddon discusses. -
Australia’s vote for coal won’t matter if Chinese demand falters– Calls for climate action failed to convince voters but that doesn’t mean Australia’s exports are safe, writes climate researcher Kate MacKenzie.
Videos
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Why emerging Asia is the hub of climate-smart urban development– About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.
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Documentary film Sexy Killers probes Indonesian candidates’ ties to Big Coal– Ahead of Indonesia’s presidential election on April 17, an online movie was recently published showing the links between Indonesian coal and energy companies and the country’s political elites.
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This robot is replanting endangered reefs with heat-resistant corals– Meet LarvalBot. She’s here to save the sea.
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Don't be spectators: UNDP boss calls on corporates to act on climate– The IPCC's climate warning is an opportunity for the business world to show leadership, said UNDP's Achim Steiner in the opening speech at the Responsible Business Forum in Singapore.
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