Eco-Business

Global Witness warns that mining for green energy is fuelling conflict and human rights abuses in Asia and elsewhere, urging tougher standards and protections.

In an interview with Eco-Business, CEO Meg O'Neill says Woodside will have to engage investors on natural gas decarbonisation and decide if doing so is "the most effective use of shareholder capital". Australia has been under fire for backing gas drilling despite its 2050 net zero goal.

Developed nations have committed to providing billions of dollars of 'climate finance' to developing countries, as part of the global effort to tackle climate change.

Most CSOs are reserving judgment on what another Trump presidency could mean for climate, but some say environmental, social and governance considerations won't entirely go missing in Asian boardrooms, even if priorities are shifting.

Oleh Vincent Tan

Oleh Ayesha Tandon

Oleh Siva Selan

Oleh Basten Gokkon

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The upcoming climate summit needs to address how storms are becoming more impactful closer to the coast. Preparing for such events is more cost-effective than dealing with the aftermath of inadequate preparation. Oleh Liz Ritchie-Tyo

Water markets offer a potential solution to address water scarcity, but they must be carefully regulated to ensure equitable access, prevent monopolisation and protect ecosystems. Oleh Eduardo Araral

Shoppers could be exposing themselves to carcinogens in the fabrics of the ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashions they buy online. Oleh Dr Saniyat Islam dan Dr Pia Interlandi

Private investment in conservation is always welcome but the evidence suggests governments will need to do the heavy lifting when it comes to repairing nature. Oleh Dr Yung En Chee dan Professor Euan Ritchie

Oleh Rebecca Van Amber dan Saniyat Islam

Oleh Robert Streit, David Bellwood and Tiffany Morrison

Oleh Kevin Morrison

Oleh James Goldie

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Juice Media parody ad mocking government inaction on climate change

We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.

Make some extra cash and reduce waste by putting your belongings to work. This online market place plugs Australians into the sharing economy.

Meet LarvalBot. She’s here to save the sea.

An advertising agency has come up with an idea to give ocean plastic a second life while turning Sydney beach-clean ups into a party.

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Clover Hogan, climate activist, speaking in 2019

Eco-anxiety is a healthy psychological response, says 24-year-old activist Clover Hogan. The founder of nonprofit Force of Nature tells the Eco-Business Podcast how to respond to anxiety in a world that is "numb" to the climate crisis.

Studio EB Covid-19 didn't kill events, but it did change them. Teymoor Nabili and Veemal Gungadin tell the Eco-Business Podcast how a pandemic transformed the way sustainability events are conceived and organised.

Eco-Business Podcast with Assaad Razzouk

Eco-Business talks to 'angry clean energy guy' Assaad Razzouk about the flaws in much-hyped climate change solutions, and how to fix them.

In its latest case, an Australian law firm is representing 8 students and a nun as they fight a decision to build a coal mine on climate grounds. Eco-Business spoke to lawyer David Barnden about winning the legal case against climate change.

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