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Dense, well-planned cities are part of a sustainable future, says Singapore ministerGreen Buildings
Dense, well-planned cities are part of a sustainable future, says Singapore minister
People migrate to cities for opportunities, and the unit cost of supplying electricity, food and other services in a dense, compact and well-planned city is lower than in the countryside, said Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. -
Can Asia's climate-cooked cities beat the heat?As global temperatures rise, concrete jungles are packing the heat and putting the lives of urban dwellers at risk. How are Asia's metropolises coping with hotter weather?
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Pan Borneo Highway development endangers Borneo forestsThe construction of the Pan Borneo Highway in the Malaysian state of Sabah could disrupt the connections between wildlife populations and appears to run counter to the state’s conservation commitments, a new study has found. -
Human rights threats in warming world could speed up climate actionFrom migration to hunger, climate change is driving violations of human rights—and focusing on that may be a way to win faster climate action.
Migration Opinion
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Is climate change responsible for the conflicts we're seeing around the world today?Carbon & Climate
Is climate change responsible for the conflicts we're seeing around the world today?
– The relationship between a heating planet and violent clashes is complex — and critical, writes John Vidal. -
Could climate change fuel the rise of right-wing nationalism?– Some view a retreat from democracy and the escalating effects of climate change as an unfortunate coincidence. But a new study shows that the two trends may be more closely related than we think. -
Islands of climate ambition– Small island states such as Fiji and Jamaica are using innovative approaches to tackle the existential threat posed by climate change. Developed countries must do more to help them and other islands—including by leading the global effort to mobilise climate finance.
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Nepal’s climate migrants– Nepal’s most arid region is getting even less rain than it did before, forcing villagers to relocate
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The Eco-Business 10th Anniversary Gala NightCelebrate Eco-Business' 10th Anniversary as we unveil the Eco-Business A-List. -
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