Legislation News
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Malaysia to ban single-use plasticThe government has charted a zero-waste plan that aims to abolish single-use plastic by 2030. Malaysia is the first country in Southeast Asia to take bold action to tackle plastic pollution. -
Indonesian president signs 3-year freeze on new oil palm licencesTwo years after announcing he would ban palm oil operations, President Jokowi has finally halted the issuing of new licences and ordered a review of all current licensing data.
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Starting the digital revolution in sustainabilityDigital tools can help companies to better keep track of their sustainability footprint, goals, initiatives and progress, with even the United Nations calling digitalisation key to achieving the Sustainability Development Goals. Here’s a look at how US-based Gensuite is using technology to help businesses. -
World’s great cities hold key to fossil fuel cutsThe great cities, hotspots of global wealth creation, are great emitters of greenhouse gases. Civic leaders could be among those best placed to save the planet.
Legislation Opinion
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Taxing carbon may sound like a good idea but does it work?– Would a carbon tax force energy corporations to either change their business priorities enough or to pay for climate mitigation? University of California, Davis' Paul Griffin examines. -
Storm warning for the fossil fuel industry– As extreme weather events intensify, so too will the political siege on the fossil fuel industry, and rightfully so. But Daniel Litvin warns that an unthinking backlash on Big Oil could have perverse effects for the global energy transition. -
Climate change will increase deaths by suicide– Heatwaves have been linked with higher rates of hospital admissions for self-harm and suicides. What happens when hotter weather becomes the norm?
Videos
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Four things to know about the circular economy– How is it different from recycling? Hint: It's about the bigger picture.
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