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As world drowns in plastic waste, U N to hammer out global treaty

A February U.N. meeting will address the urgent need for a treaty to control plastics pollution, but whether the forthcoming draft agreement will regulate global plastics supply chains from cradle to grave, or be limited to protecting oceans, is unknown.

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Are nature-based solutions the silver bullet for social & environmental crises?

In the ongoing debate about how to tackle the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality, one term has recently been getting particular attention among policymakers, corporations and international conservation organizations: nature-based solutions, or NBS. First mentioned by the U.N. in 2009, NBS were broadly defined by the IUCN, the global conservation authority, […]

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Singapore needs a bolder approach to EVs that goes beyond simply offering tax incentives to match ICE cars

Singapore needs a bolder approach to EVs that goes beyond simply offering tax incentives to match ICE cars 04 Jun 2021 The global automotive industry is steadily and rapidly evolving, with Electric Vehicles (EV) being the clear next step forward. With significant work required to combat climate change, as well as changing legislation forcing the hand of car manufacturers, EVs are the future, whether we like it or not. And certainly, many countries (and car companies alike) are pushing boldly ahead with the transition towards EVs. But, it seem like Singapore is comparatively slow when it comes to the adoption of EVs. During Budget 2021, Finance Minister Heng Swee Kiat announced that additional incentives will be introduced to narrow the cost differential between EVs and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars.

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Judge orders inquiry into Facebook rainforest ads

Judge orders inquiry into Facebook rainforest ads
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PlaceTech | Tech leaders establish bold net zero taskforce

PlaceTech | Tech leaders establish bold net zero taskforce
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