Read more about the article COP29 and the Elusive $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Deal: A Reality Check
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COP29 and the Elusive $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Deal: A Reality Check

As the COP29 climate summit conclude, $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient.  

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Read more about the article Tackling the Plastic Scourge: The Philippines’ Bold Move to Hold Companies Accountable
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Tackling the Plastic Scourge: The Philippines’ Bold Move to Hold Companies Accountable

First in Southeast Asia, The Philippines government has urged businesses to reduce plastic usage through regulation, with financial penalties for non-compliance.

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Read more about the article Gender Imbalance at Tokyo’s Prestigious University: ‘This Has To End’
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Gender Imbalance at Tokyo’s Prestigious University: ‘This Has To End’

Women at Japan’s top university demand change: ‘this has to end’ FOLLOW THIS TOPIC At Japan’s top-ranked university, the University of Tokyo, a stark gender imbalance persists: only one in…

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Read more about the article Indonesia’s Nusa Penida and Gili Matra Declared Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas
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Indonesia’s Nusa Penida and Gili Matra Declared Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially designated Nusa Penida and Gili Matra, located in the Lombok Strait, as Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs). FOLLOW THIS TOPIC In a groundbreaking…

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Read more about the article “Biodiversity Jenga” at COP16: A Towering Reminder of Nature’s Fragile Balance
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“Biodiversity Jenga” at COP16: A Towering Reminder of Nature’s Fragile Balance

The Biodiversity Jenga is sponsored by Chris Larsen and nonprofit SeaTrees, features 33 stacked blocks, each representing one of Colombia’s unique ecosystems.

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Read more about the article Breeding Resilience: How Coral IVF Is Changing the Future of Reefs
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Breeding Resilience: How Coral IVF Is Changing the Future of Reefs

In the shimmering waters of the Caribbean, a remarkable experiment is unfolding. Amidst the devastation caused by rising ocean temperatures, scientists have discovered a glimmer of hope: baby corals, bred through a groundbreaking IVF-like technique, are defying the odds and surviving in environments where older colonies are perishing.

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Read more about the article Building Climate Resilience: Chiang Mai’s Cleanup Inspires Climate Adaptation Across Thailand
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Building Climate Resilience: Chiang Mai’s Cleanup Inspires Climate Adaptation Across Thailand

As the waters slowly recede from flood-ravaged Chiang Mai, Central Thailand is preparing for the next wave of challenges. Following weeks of relentless rain, the country’s Irrigation Department has announced it will release water from the Chao Phraya Dam, raising fears of further flooding across key provinces, including the bustling capital, Bangkok.

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Read more about the article Super Typhoon Krathon Ravages Asia: A Rare and Devastating Storm
Residents negotiate floods caused by powerful Typhoon Krathon locally called "Typhoon Julian" at Bacarra, Ilocos Norte province, northern Philippines on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Bernie Dela Cruz)

Super Typhoon Krathon Ravages Asia: A Rare and Devastating Storm

Super Typhoon Krathon, one of the most powerful storms to hit Asia this year, has left devastation in its wake across the Philippines and is hitting toward Taiwan.

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Read more about the article Indonesia Secures $500 Million Loan from ADB to Accelerate Energy Transition
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Indonesia Secures $500 Million Loan from ADB to Accelerate Energy Transition

The energy transition program is a collaborative effort, with funding and support from ADB’s partners, including the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement or AFD) and German Development Cooperation…

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