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My Style: Maggie Hewitt, founder of sustainable fashion brand Maggie Marilyn

The designer introduces us to her hometown of the Bay of Islands, and makes her pitch for sustainable products like biodegradable merino wool from her native New Zealand.

Opinion | China’s marine conservation efforts prioritise symbolism over substance

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Opinion | How feng shui can inspire China’s quest for environmental justice

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‘Change is coming’: will Southeast Asia have to abandon universal healthcare?

Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems.

Mounting healthcare challenges have raised fears of a creeping privatisation as overstretched and underfunded state facilities seek new revenue streams. Photo: Shutterstock

How Indonesian fashion brand SukkhaCitta blends tradition with sustainability

Using regenerative farming based on traditional methods, SukkhaCitta champions environmental and financial sustainability for its employees, and high-quality, long-lasting clothes for consumers.

Data centres, EVs bring growth and climate challenges to Hong Kong utility CLP

For the first nine months of 2024, electricity sales at CLP Power Hong Kong grew 2.5 per cent from a year earlier.

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Video | Air taxi completes first trial flight in Japan

The eVTOL sector is crucial to Toyota’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Cathay Pacific: sustainable jet fuel needs Hong Kong government push

‘If we leave it to the market, every company will wait for their competitors to make the first move,’ says airline’s sustainability manager.

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Swiss unicorn makes green investment pitch to Hong Kong investors

Climeworks, the builder of the world’s largest carbon capture plant, is seeking investors for ambitious multibillion-dollar ventures.

Opinion | Cop29 is Azerbaijan’s moment to step into the global sunshine

The UN climate conference will shine a spotlight on the major oil producer’s energy transition, peace efforts with Armenia and geocritical location.

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People walk near the Baku Olympic Stadium, the venue of the Cop29 UN climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 18. Photo: Reuters

Asian firms aim to attain dual goals of profitability and environment protection

Despite the impact of climate change, many regional companies do not know how to derive value from sustainability, a survey shows.

Solar panels installed at Kusu Island in Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock

Letters | Hong Kong must give high-calibre talent a reason to come

Readers discuss how Hong Kong can attract well-connected professionals, a local ballet’s cross-cultural appeal, and why the second phase of the city’s plastic ban shouldn’t be delayed.

China takes aim at energy replacement with industry-spanning plan for renewables

More energy must come from renewable sources, but transition from fossil fuels will be orderly, top economic planner says.

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How Prada is driving sustainable change through ocean literacy and Re-Nylon

Former racing driver Lorenzo Bertelli champions sustainability through ocean awareness, promoting recycled Re-Nylon and shaping future consumer behaviour.

Lorenzo Bertelli, son of Miuccia Prada, talks about the brand’s commitment to sustainability and educating future generations about the environment. Photos: Handout

Opinion | Move over GDP, it’s time to measure gross ecosystem product

We need new metrics that recognise the full value of biodiversity and the ecosystem, and new financial tools that reward conservation.

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An elephant doctor trains elephants for release at the Asian Elephant Breeding and Rescue Centre in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province, in 2022. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion | Reckless emissions of man-made super pollutant threaten climate progress

Despite pledges to rein in hydrofluorocarbon pollutants, unreported emissions still hamper the fight against climate change.

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Hong Kong’s EV transition effort questioned by some car owners, industry experts

Some EV owners call for more access to chargers, while a lawmaker says concrete plans needed for enhancing infrastructure.

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How Foshan’s hydrogen fuel network can solve Hong Kong’s clean transport woes

Hong Kong can boost its hydrogen economy by leveraging Foshan’s cheaper hydrogen and refuelling infrastructure, says H2 Solution’s CEO.

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H2 Solution has applied to the Hong Kong government to pilot a few hydrogen fuel-cell trucks that meet technical requirements on both sides of the border. Photo: Shutterstock

Outside In | Nature needs saving but where will the West find the money?

However leaders feel about biodiversity and global warming, there is almost no money where their mouths are.

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Putin says no Brics plan to create alternative to Swift banking system

Russian leader and bloc’s joint declaration indicate member countries recognise benefits of more transparent cross-border payment scheme.

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China Resources Power shares dive 5.8% after US$927 million placement

Meanwhile, rival China Longyuan Power gains after deal to buy wind-farm assets from controlling stakeholder.

Workers walk in a power plant in the Shanghaimiao economic development zone in Otogqian Banner, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo: Xinhua

Cathay Group’s ‘bold’ HK$100 billion investment based on market outlook: firm

CEO Ronald Lam also says carrier will seize new opportunities from the coming operation of the three-runway system at Hong Kong airport.

Cathay’s CEO has said its investment of HK$100 billion went mostly into expanding its fleet. Photo: May Tse

Why ‘significant’ shipping deal bolsters China’s manufacturing, boosts yuan use

Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding is due to deliver six vessels to a Hong Kong containership lessor by 2028.

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China fuels renewables capacity in Brics nations past 50%

Rapid investments in grid infrastructure and energy storage is needed to fully harness the potential of renewables, expert says.

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Opinion | Hong Kong’s climate actions must match its words

As the city lags behind in climate resilience, the government should do more to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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A resident takes shelter at Tin Hau Temple amid strong winds and flooding caused by Typhoon Mangkhut, on September 16, 2018. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong should make landlords fix rising energy use and not just report it: NGO

The Green Earth says no follow-up exists in mandatory auditing of energy efficiency in commercial buildings.

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The Green Earth found almost 20 per cent of buildings that had logged changes to power use had higher levels in the latest audit compared with a decade ago. Photo: May Tse

Carbon footprints: Hong Kong luxury carpet maker takes sustainability steps

Tai Ping, which makes carpets costing up to US$5,000 per square metre, responds to demand for eco-friendly materials, practices.

What to do with items hard to recycle? Give them to this start-up

In California, Ridwell helps dispose of items that are difficult to recycle, from corks and light bulbs to batteries and plastic bottle caps.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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