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Deforestation surges 43 per cent despite global pledge to cut it by halfThe rate of natural forest loss was supposed to decrease between 2014 and 2020. Instead, we continue to lose a forest area the size of the United Kingdom per year, according to a new report released on the eve of a global climate summit in New York. -
Bangladesh may suspend new power plant approvalsChinese firms investing in overseas coal projects should take note of a potential power glut in Asian nations.
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Charging ahead? India's electric car revolution faces bumpsAuto giants are nervous and charging stations still few as India aims for a switch to electric vehicles by 2030. -
Do Filipinos dream of electric jeepneys?An ambitious plan is in train to electrify the Philippines' iconic jeepneys to curb pollution. But do Filipino drivers, operators and commuters really want to replace a national cultural symbol with a more modern mode of transport?
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Cashing in on the waste sorting revolution– Waste separation rules have changed the lives of Shanghai residents and created opportunities to make money. -
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.
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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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