#air pollution News
Policy & Finance
Analysis: How green are Pakistan’s political manifestoes?
The Third Pole looks at the manifestoes of Pakistan’s main political parties in the run up to national elections to see what they promise on green growth, renewables, climate adaptation and mitigation.
Policymakers in Thailand have begun proceedings on a new Clean Air Act to address seasonal air pollution that blankets parts of the country every dry season, presenting what experts describe as severe health risks for citizens.
Last year was the warmest since records began in the mid-1800s – and likely for many thousands of years before.
Policy & Finance
Climate and health: How to build on COP28 progress?
Experts say research, financing and action must be scaled up to tackle the health issues caused by climate change and emissions from the health sector itself.
#air pollution Opinion
Carbon & Climate
As elections loom, Jokowi leaves a troubled legacy for Indonesia’s energy transition
The Just Energy Transition Partnership is not the triumph the current president claims it is. It is a debt trap. The new president should turn their back on a flawed energy transition legacy and adopt a bolder path towards net-zero that leaves no one behind.
Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.
Achieving net zero emissions requires compromise but energy justice for all needs to be at the heart of any decision. For all the talk, it's not happening, yet.
Food & Agriculture
India and Pakistan can fight smog by addressing crop residue burning
Both countries must address a lack of awareness among farmers, limited access to machinery and sticking to traditional practices. International funding can better equip these efforts.
Policy & Finance
Climate change is making us sick
#air pollution Podcasts
Green Buildings
‘Sustainability must be accessible’: Arthaland’s CSO on making sustainable real estate in the Philippines a norm
EB Studio
If a real estate development can reduce energy and water consumption – and emit fewer carbon emissions – it is built to last, Oliver Chan tells the Eco-Business podcast. The key, however, is to first educate future homeowners and businesses that going green does not mean breaking the bank.
Carbon & Climate
How has the pandemic really affected air pollution?
Has Covid-19 really improved air quality? Eco-Business spoke to air pollution epidemiologist Dr Vivian Pun about the real air quality story behind the pandemic, and what the virus is telling us about tackling the world's most underrated environmental issue.
#air pollution Press Releases
Greenpeace Southeast Asia
Renewed calls for Asean to prioritise and protect citizens’ rights to clean air from transboundary haze
Singapore Business Federation
New guidelines to improve indoor air quality in Singapore
