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Got eco anxiety? Here are 10 reasons for climate optimismAlthough global warming is on course to rise by 3-5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century and global emissions continue to rise, there are genuine reasons for hope for our planet. Even Assaad Razzouk, the CEO of Sindicatum, thinks that we are now winning the climate fight. -
DBS just signed up to a responsible financing framework—does this mean it has quit coal?Policy & Finance
DBS just signed up to a responsible financing framework—does this mean it has quit coal?
Southeast Asia's largest bank has signed up to the Equator Principles, a set of rules for responsible financing in infrastructure. Does this mean that DBS is no longer financing coal-fired power plants?
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OCBC is now coal-free: Singapore bank drops out of final coal projectThe bank's move away from the 1,200-megawatt Vung Ang 2 coal plant in Vietnam has been praised by environmentalists, who say that unlike rivals that have claimed to stop funding the single biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, OCBC is "walking the talk". -
Mythbusting: How green are these green building solutions?The number of green solutions on the market has exploded as industry looks for ways to fight climate change. But do they really live up to the marketing hype? Eco-Business asks the experts about four much talked about green products on the market.
Greenwashing Opinion
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Why the fight against climate change will never be won with capitalism– Our current socio-economic system is built on the exploitation of both people and planet, causing inequality and environmental devastation. To save a world on the brink of ecological and social disaster, calls for greener, more efficient capitalism won’t cut it, writes Zafirah Zein. -
Are women the sustainability champions we urgently need?– Gender and inclusion experts discuss how women consumers in Southeast Asia are making purchasing decisions at the face of environmental challenges. -
Argentina is no climate leader– The South American country wants to expand the role of natural gas in the economy in "supporting transitions towards lower-emission energy systems"—but has ignored the environmental impacts of fracking.
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Lawyers file complaint against BP for misleading 'greenwash' in new ad campaign– In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.
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