Amid NFT boom, artists worry about climate costs
Most NFTs are currently traded on a platform on a called Ethereum. Ethereum is estimated to use as much electricity as all of the Netherlands, with a carbon footprint comparable…
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Climate change a matter of political will
The writer says the politicians’ lack of ownership of the climate issue as a political one has impacted Nepal's ability to hold emitter countries responsible for their actions.
South-east Asia among regions hardest hit by climate change: IPCC report
The report also said that if global warming continues, the impact of climate change could be more severe with irreversible results.
Global plastic disposal nearly doubled over 19 years: OECD report
According to the report, worldwide plastic production also increased from 234 million tons in 2000 to 460 million tons in 2019.
UK pledges support for Vietnam to achieve COP26 commitments
The president of COP26 said he highly appreciated Vietnam’s strong commitments and its leading role in the region.
South Korea committed to nuclear phaseout scheme: Energy minister
South Korea has also pushed to boost the supply of power from clean and renewable energy sources.
Developed countries can’t get out of paying for climate impacts
The writer says the challenge is for leaders of developed countries to rise to the occasion.
The case for bringing faith into the climate issue
The writer says religious figures can be powerful voices for action on climate change.
Govts should take efforts to limit global temperature levels: India VP
He also said that it is unfair that small islands pay the price for the negligence of big nations.
$1b in carbon tax for S’pore expected from first 5 years of scheme
Singapore was the first country in South-east Asia to implement a carbon tax on Jan 1, 2019.