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How the construction industry can “build back better for the world”
This time last year, the UK was still deep in the grips of the pandemic’s first wave. But as we hunkered down – transport grinding to a halt, construction put
Carbon border adjustment mechanisms: Will innovative climate policy launch a trade war?
There is growing attention on the concept of carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs), a hypothetical form of trade restriction intended to deal with “carbon leakage”: the expectation that aggressive mitigation
India Will Oppose ‘Unfair’ Carbon Border Tax Plans at COP26
Environment minister Javadekar calls the tax proposal regressive; Minister says India wants developed nations to do more. India and other developing nations will oppose plans by the European Union and
Offsets being used in Colombia to dodge carbon taxes
Fossil fuel levy can be avoided by buying carbon offsets that may have no benefit for climate Forest protection carbon offsets that may have no benefit to the climate have been used
EU farming policy failing to fight climate change, auditors say
The European Union’s huge subsidy programme for agriculture is failing to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from farming, despite 100 billion euros of such subsidies being labelled as climate spending since 2014.
Biden Subsidies For Liquid Natural Gas Could Doom International Climate Goals
The proposals would offer fossil fuel companies cash to build out carbon capture technology, propping up the liquid natural gas industry.
Singapore government pushes ahead with Green Plan 2030
Singapore government charts a course for a stronger post-Covid economy and encourages everyone in society to contribute ideas
Promoting sustainable coastal tourism in Pakistan
Pakistan is blessed with a diverse coastline which can be an attractive opportunity for tourism. However, there are certain challenges that need to be addressed first to promote sustainable coastal
5 Ways to Shape a Greener, More Equitable Recovery Through Transport
As countries, cities and companies shift their strategies to longer-term recovery from short-term stabilization, there is significant work to be done to get the world on track for a resilient,
