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‘China should set up a carbon cap’ – Zou Ji on the next national energy targetsChina is drafting its next Five Year Plan, and the president of Energy Foundation China wants to see ambitious energy and climate goals. -
Will coronavirus and other health scares drive alternative protein growth in Asia?Food & Agriculture
Will coronavirus and other health scares drive alternative protein growth in Asia?
A new report predicts that Asian alternative protein start-ups will overtake US and European brands, but most investors are playing a wait-and-see game. Will Covid-19 and other public health issues spur greater government support for the nascent industry?
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Has cheaper energy come to the Philippines?Filipinos pay the second-highest electricity prices in Asia. Thanks to a start-up, business consumers in the country are now able to receive competitive bids in real time from electricity suppliers. This has slashed their electricity costs by 10 per cent on average. Are households next? -
Can palm oil enter the circular economy?A waste product of crude palm oil is grossly under-explored despite it having the potential to electrify the energy-poor rural villages and prevent further deforestation in Indonesia.
R&D Opinion
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Innovating for impact: Dealing with a mountain of medical waste– As countries scramble to procure personal protective equipment, another quickly accelerating problem sits on the back end: the disturbingly massive amount of medical waste of all types that must be disposed of. -
Scientific rigour and harmonisation critical in determining threats of microplastics to human healthWaste
Scientific rigour and harmonisation critical in determining threats of microplastics to human health
– Countries must harmonise research practices to truly understand the impacts of microplastics on people's health and develop well-informed regulations. -
Universities need to be at the forefront of innovation and solutions for climate changeCarbon & Climate
Universities need to be at the forefront of innovation and solutions for climate change
– Environmentalists need to be more conversant in business models and principles, while problem-solving engineers could benefit from engaging with natural and social scientists. The best solutions will emerge when students and researchers from different disciplines work together.
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A circular economy could save China five trillion dollars– There are large financial and environmental benefits from reducing waste, says a recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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4 inspiring ideas to light the world– From seawater to gravity, startup firms are using basic science to create simple and sustainable innovations to light up rural and off-grid communities around the world.
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