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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Reclaimed water is becoming an attractive option for ensuring water security.

Making food safer and sustainable

Greater investments in science, technology and innovative practices can transform food systems, and ensure steady supplies, nutrition, and access

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.

When make yourself at home doesn’t work for tourist towns

Short-term rentals have changed the way we holiday. While there are some benefits, it’s not all good.

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Greenwashing raises red flags with Indonesian consumers

Consumers including millennials choose carefully, increasingly aware of deceptive environmental claims by businesses.

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A journey to the dark side of greenwashing

There is a fine line between green marketing and greenwashing but some practices are clearly dishonest and deliberate.

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How brands can exploit green certification

Brands and businesses may be tempted to exploit certifications to garner a larger market share at the expense of integrity.

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Friend or foe? The problem with AI and greenwashing

Artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword which can help both enhance transparency or perpetuate false claims on sustainability efforts.

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Fashion greenwashing: A deceptive trend

The fashion industry faces huge sustainability challenges. But the bigger challenge is for consumers to work out who’s genuine and who’s not.

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Washing away greenwashing

The deceptive practice undermines genuine efforts by industries and individuals to achieve the 2050 net zero target.

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India and China eye Indian Ocean’s ‘pearl’

Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will have to strike a deft balance between two regional powers.

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India’s clean energy transition requires a delicate balancing act

A balance between emission and growth warrants integrated energy planning, leading to a low-cost transition pathway for sustainable growth.

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Why millions go unaccounted for in India’s invisible slum crisis

Lack of census data impacts efforts to launch intervention programmes for dwellers in informal settlements.

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Can Australians expect an interest rate cut soon?

These are unusual times for the Australian economy, which is subdued. Here’s what that means for interest rates.

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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Making food safer and sustainable

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

When make yourself at home doesn’t work for tourist towns

Greenwashing raises red flags with Indonesian consumers

A journey to the dark side of greenwashing

How brands can exploit green certification

Friend or foe? The problem with AI and greenwashing

Fashion greenwashing: A deceptive trend

Washing away greenwashing

India and China eye Indian Ocean’s ‘pearl’

India’s clean energy transition requires a delicate balancing act

Why millions go unaccounted for in India’s invisible slum crisis

Can Australians expect an interest rate cut soon?

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