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Read more about the article South Korean Court Rules Government’s Climate Action Insufficient, Setting Landmark Precedent
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South Korean Court Rules Government’s Climate Action Insufficient, Setting Landmark Precedent

Court's decision highlights inadequate long-term climate targets in South Korea. This decision marks the first time an Asian court has ruled that government action on climate change is insufficient, setting a significant precedent for future climate-related legal actions in the region.

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Read more about the article Mold Challenges the Sustainability of NTU’s Landmark Gaia Building
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Mold Challenges the Sustainability of NTU’s Landmark Gaia Building

A sustainable vision meets tropical reality. The reality of Singapore’s tropical climate has brought an unexpected challenge: mold growth on the Gaia building’s wooden surfaces. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC When the…

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Read more about the article As Climate Disasters Surge, Early Warning Systems Become Essential
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As Climate Disasters Surge, Early Warning Systems Become Essential

As the global community grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the race to implement comprehensive early warning systems by 2027 represents a critical step towards a more resilient…

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Read more about the article In Bangkok, a Solar-Powered ‘HIPPO’ Takes On Thailand’s Plastic Pollution Crisis
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In Bangkok, a Solar-Powered ‘HIPPO’ Takes On Thailand’s Plastic Pollution Crisis

Given the success in Indonesia, Seven Clean Seas has now expanded in Thailand to address riverine plastic in Thailand’s major river, Chao Phraya utilising an innovative, low-tech, low-cost, high impact…

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Read more about the article Climate Change Shifts Southeast Asian Typhoons Northward, Study Warns
Students attend the first day of in-person classes, at a flooded school due to high tide, in Macabebe, Pampanga province, Philippines, August 22, 2022 (Source : CNN)

Climate Change Shifts Southeast Asian Typhoons Northward, Study Warns

As the Earth continues to warm, the ability of future cyclones to rapidly evolve into more powerful storms presents a significant challenge for coastal communities and city planners.  FOLLOW THIS…

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Read more about the article Towering ‘Carbon Phoenix’ in Thailand Turns Climate Concern into Art
Biochar Phoenix by Von Wong

Towering ‘Carbon Phoenix’ in Thailand Turns Climate Concern into Art

The "Carbon Phoenix" installation serves a dual purpose: to raise awareness about biochar's role in combating climate change and to generate funds for local carbon removal projects. In a striking fusion of environmental activism and artistic expression, a colossal sculpture dubbed the "Carbon Phoenix" has risen in Ratchaburi, Thailand, challenging viewers to confront the scale of individual carbon footprints. Standing over 6.5 meters tall, this monumental installation has claimed the title of the world's tallest biochar art piece.

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Read more about the article Asian Businesses Lag in Climate Action Despite Rising Awareness, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change Finds

Asian Businesses Lag in Climate Action Despite Rising Awareness, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change Finds

The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) published findings in April showing that although 70 percent of Asian investors publicly acknowledge climate change's impact, only 28 percent have established…

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