Incentives News
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Regulation can hinder—not help—Asia's social enterprises, analysts sayAcross Southeast Asia, social enterprises are helping narrow inequality and create livelihood opportunities. But governments could be supporting ethical business the wrong way. -
Repair, refurbish, reuse: call to arms for electronics giantsPeople not only buy more devices, they abandon them quicker, increasing the mining of raw materials and landfill waste.
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Junk fossil fuel plants and stay below 1.5°CThe world could yet contain global warming to 1.5°C—but only if governments act now to junk fossil fuel plants and ditch all those smoking power stations. -
Car companies aren’t even trying to sell electric carsManufacturers and dealers are putting more time and effort into selling gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs.
Incentives Opinion
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Sooner or later, we have to stop economic growth—and we'll be better for it– The end of growth will come one day, perhaps very soon, whether we’re ready or not. If we plan for and manage it, we could well wind up with greater well-being. -
Can we achieve universal electricity access without coal?– Ensuring underserved populations have reliable, clean and safe access to electricity is a $1.2 trillion opportunity, says ADB's Yongping Zhai. -
EV or not, Malaysia does not need another national car project– A third national car manufacturer would deter sustainable development in Malaysia, argues Malaysian Youth Delegation’s Mike Campton.
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With 'unforgettable' bag, Malaysian shoppers paid to cut plastic waste– Tesco launches "unforgettable bag" in Kuala Lumpur in an effort to shift away from single-use plastic bags and reduce pollution.
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