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Firms based in France and Singapore claimed the top prizes at the ninth edition of the global innovation competition, backed by Temasek Foundation with new support from Singapore government agency A*Star.

20 May 2026

The new Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy was launched in Singapore, which will soon be assessed by the IAEA for nuclear infrastructure readiness. The …

Hydrotreated vegetable oil, derived entirely from waste-based feedstock, successfully substituted diesel in a pilot project at BDC’s data centre campuses. The biofuel met all …

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Trump administration dismantling of sensor system worth US$368 million is latest blow to information gathering vital to protecting the marine environment and global climate.

17 Jun 2026

Researchers say ending a decade-old ocean observatory programme could create a lasting blind spot in climate and ocean science.

From blacksmiths to street food vendors, the country’s informal workforce fears it is being left behind by the green transition. Five workers tell their stories.

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The global technology provider working at the intersection of conventional and renewable power tells Eco-Business why it still sees gas as the stabilising force in a shifting energy landscape, while systems evolve for power to be delivered at the right place and time.

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China's first RSPO-certified shipment of Identity Preserved sustainable palm oil

Taiwan’s energy challenges highlight the limits of fossil fuel–based energy security as geopolitical tensions reshape global energy markets and supply chains. By Philippe Le Billon

18 Jun 2026

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The need for massive upfront investments and the likelihood of significant job displacement imply remarkable parallels between the AI buildout and the green transition. In both cases, the state has an important role to play in guiding market forces on behalf of the public good. By Gernot Wagner and Adam Michael Bauer

Trees are one of the most popular responses because they provide shade and reduce the amount of heat absorbed by surrounding surfaces. But outdoor comfort depends on more than air temperature alone. By Mohammad A Rahman

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Former Yale-NUS environmental social sciences professor Michael Maniates tells the Eco-Business Podcast that individual actions like going vegetarian, reducing plastic use or avoiding air travel are not only insufficient to address the climate crisis – they are counterproductive.

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Queer communities in the Philippines face heightened risks from climate change, with natural disasters disrupting access to HIV treatment, gender-affirming care and safe shelter. As international aid shrinks, support systems for LGBTQIA+ Filipinos grow more fragile.

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As regional donors are urged to give more, many say it is not just about plugging immediate gaps from the sudden pullout, but buying time for aid-reliant projects to diversify funding models, which have been "overdue for an overhaul".

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No publisher in Asia has publicly rejected Big Oil ad dollars to date, and most provide a platform for fossil fuel brands, described by UN chief Antonio Guterres as "godfathers of climate chaos". Journalists and news consumers believe dirty energy advertising discredits climate-related content, but support for a tobacco-style ad ban is limited.

Follow the region's used textiles on a journey through sorting, upcycling and recycling as they are diverted from the landfills.

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Asia continues to set the pace of the global energy transition, accounting for 74.2 per cent of global new renewable capacity additions in 2025 and increasing installed renewable capacity by …

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Why 'good' energy transition reforms do not succeed, and how behavioural insights can help

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Why green buildings mean better business

As regional governments tighten building standards and introduce green taxonomies, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are finding themselves at the heart of this transition. This article explores the impact and …