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As the planet’s number one emitter, there are hopes that renewed policies and reporting guidelines will pave the way for China to realise its 2030 carbon neutrality ambitions. While 2025 signals greener progress ahead, experts say the need to balance energy security interests, however, may see fossil fuels firmly in the grid for longer.

Asia Pacific nations face mounting climate costs as the world crosses the 1.5°C threshold, with extreme weather driving inflation, disaster risks and a US$815 billion annual financing gap for adaptation and resilience.

Thermal power plants emit many times more PM2.5 and sulphur dioxide than stubble burning says a recent analysis.

A new study in India highlights that rising air pollution and climate change could reduce solar photovoltaic efficiency.

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Metro Manila’s road congestion woes can be solved. But they have been hampered by slow implementation and weak political will. By JC Punongbayan

Youth activists demand a global ban on solar geoengineering, warning it’s a dangerous distraction from real climate solutions and a generational betrayal. By Mohammed Usrof, Disha Ravi, Heleen Bruggink and Erica Njuguna

Better airshed management can tackle Delhi’s persistent air pollution. By Suresh Ramasubramanya Iyer

Diwali season in India is also "pollution season" and the fight against air pollution is hardest at this time of the year. India needs to quickly identify which technology solutions can effectively ensure clean air for its people. By R Subramaniam

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EB Studio With alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel still too expensive and low in demand for the aviation industry to consider, carbon offsets could be a way to reduce emissions – if used right. EcoSecurities and the International Air Transport Association tell the Eco-Business podcast how airlines can ensure compliance when new regulations become mandatory

EB Studio If a real estate development can reduce energy and water consumption – and emit fewer carbon emissions – it is built to last, Oliver Chan tells the Eco-Business podcast. The key, however, is to first educate future homeowners and businesses that going green does not mean breaking the bank.

Has Covid-19 really improved air quality? Eco-Business spoke to air pollution epidemiologist Dr Vivian Pun about the real air quality story behind the pandemic, and what the virus is telling us about tackling the world's most underrated environmental issue.

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