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Not enough is being done to protect workers' health as heatwaves fuelled by climate change increase the risks, labour experts say.

A growing number of lawsuits against companies and states could spur greater action to tackle climate change.

An analysis of public health data in Cambodia has found increased rates of malnutrition among children born in areas where deforestation had recently occurred.

The loss and damage fund's success hinges on women's participation and recognising their uneven climate burden, rights groups say.

By Joydeep Gupta

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By Farahnaz Zahidi

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As climate change makes smog and bushfires more common, people will die from air pollution at increasingly high rates – especially in densely populated cities. By Yuming Guo and Wenhua Yu

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Across the region, it’s never been more critical to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues. By Gabriela Fernando and Angie Bone

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Human health relies on healthy ecosystems, but these are under threat. Securing the right to live in a healthy environment is crucial for all. By Chris Beyrer

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We need more women in senior roles in finance to build inclusive institutions and allocate capital more rationally and fairly. By Sanda Ojiambo

By Sabina Puspita and Gabriela Fernando

By Gabriela Fernando and Samanthi Gunawardana

By Navika Mehta

By Razan Al Mubarak

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Women play a key role in developing innovations to push for sustainability, but barriers remain to their entry into STEM careers. To celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science, EB Impact speaks to three women in science on making an impact and pursuing careers in STEM.

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The stories of Malaysia’s indigenous tribes are now being captured through the fresh lenses of young female filmmakers. In this bilingual podcast recorded in English and Bahasa Melayu, they tell Eco-Business why they've picked up the camera.

What are the dangers of gender bias in technology design and what are the market opportunities for womentech—technologies that centre the needs of women?

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Exclusive As the country plunges into a recession borne out of the pandemic, how can it get back on its feet? On this podcast, Eco-Business spoke to top Filipino environmentalist Loren Legarda on how conservation should not take a backseat to economic development.

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