Perspective

Vertical farming
August 31, 2011
Urban farming methods can enable city dwellers to grow their own food, save money and reduce carbon emissions from transport and energy use associated with food production.
Hong Kong roadside air pollution
August 24, 2011
There is a mystery in Hong Kong: Why is roadside air quality so bad? The government has put in place various initiatives over the years to require new vehicles to comply with the latest standards, and to require the use of cleaner fuels.
Illustration of emissions trading
August 22, 2011
China is looking at ways to bring in a system of absolute carbon dioxide caps and considering its own voluntary carbon trading program.
Wind power map of India
August 19, 2011
Chennai, the hot and sultry capital of the Southern state of Tamilnadu in India has long been the epicenter of the Indian wind turbine industry.
Where there's muck there's money
August 17, 2011
With the steady growth of Asian cities more and more waste is being produced and, if not treated correctly, will become a huge environmental issue.
August 16, 2011
China is leading the way, having put USD54.4 billion towards clean tech last year, more than any other country. However, there are a lot of obstacles to overcome before all this investment pays off.
Map of China's nuclear power development
August 11, 2011
Observers of China's nuclear expansion are still waiting to see what the government's post-Fukushima review will mean for the future of nuclear energy in China. But nothing so far indicates that the review will slow the scale of development substantially - or alleviate the pressures this nuclear building boom will put on China's human, regulatory, or technical resources.
Pakistan water scarcity
August 10, 2011
Pakistan is seeking technological solutions for an unfolding water crisis, caused by depleting natural water resources and wastefulness, which is turning much of its land arid.
ADB Asia 2050 cover
August 03, 2011
Asia's leaders must take bold, innovative action to sustain rapid growth and tackle growing inequalities, as well as address environmental challenges and the rising tide of urbanization if the region is to reach its full potential by the middle of this century, says a new book commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Unhappy orangutan
August 03, 2011
As pressure mounts against the palm-oil industry and its unsustainable practices, Malaysia is ramping up its official rhetoric to support its aspirations to become a major biofuel supplier.
Asia Pacific solar
August 01, 2011
Asia Pacific photovoltaic (PV) markets are set to grow rapidly and are projected to account for approximately one-quarter of global demand by 2015, up from 11 percent in 2010, according to the latest Asia Pacific Major PV Markets report from Solarbuzz.
Judgement hangs over Hong Kong-Macao-Zhuhai Bridge project
July 27, 2011
The judicial review (JR) regarding the controversial Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge continues to draw out important issues in environmental governance for Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta.
A Japanese clown
July 22, 2011
No doubt safe in the knowledge that he will not be in office by then, Japanese environment minister Satsuki Eda vowed Wednesday to maintain the country's pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent from 1990 levels by 2020.
Tinned whale anyone?
July 22, 2011
There was a valuable lesson to be learned from last week's meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) - primarily that multilateral organisations set up to conserve, protect and create sustainable policies for the world are all too vulnerable to vested interests at best, and corruption, at worst.
Hong Kong change
July 20, 2011
If the liveliness of a city is any measure of the degree of information directed at its inhabitant, then Hong Kong's denizens would surely boast a surplus.
C40 Sao Paolo Summit
July 13, 2011
Every two years the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group convenes a major conference that brings together mayors, their senior staff and business leaders from major cities around the world. Through a comprehensive programme of interactive sessions, delegates learn from each other's experience, share best practices and identify collaborative projects.
City tree
July 13, 2011
New research from the UK could prove useful to China's urbanisation drive and push for low-carbon economic development.
Dalian oil spill
July 11, 2011
As China's demand for oil continues to grow, it is inevitable that accidents involving oil and other hazardous products in Chinese waters will continue to occur and likely increase in frequency. This was made clear as the world began to learn of multiple spills at an oil field in the Bohai Sea off the northeast coast of China, which have being ongoing since early June.
Loess Plateau before and after
July 08, 2011
  Hong Kong can boast more tree, moth, bat, butterfly and dragonfly species than the United Kingdom. Green space is accessible simply by jumping on a train or bus.
Ayutya solar park, Thailand
July 07, 2011
For Thailand, the establishment of significant solar power investment is no longer just a dream.