Development of a Smart City in the new capital, Kalimantan, has been touted to balance both environmental and industrial considerations. This is debatable as land losses since development started has yet to be replaced.
In addition to its agricultural and land remediation uses, biochar production generates sustainable energy. Credit: Unsplash/Sigmund Sponsored Article in Commemoration of Earth Day 2021 Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has not only disrupted businesses globally but also numerous sustainability projects and climate change mitigation goals. Notably, action against climate change is one of UN’s 17 Sustainable …
Exposed to the environment, Singapore’s waterways are prone to litter. Credit: Waterways Watch Society A Four-Part Series on Water (Part 4: Cleaned Water in Singapore) Introduction: Harnessing Cleaned Urban Waters Singapore’s “City in a Garden” vision was met with anticipation and great expectation by the international community. This new vision marks a stepping up of …
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Cleaning efforts in Klang River which flows through Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Credit: The Star A Four-Part Series on Water (Part 3: Community Empowerment in Malaysia) Introduction 97% of Malaysia’s water supply is from its rivers and streams. Unfortunately, pollution stemming from rapid urbanization has caused Malaysia to rapidly lose its precious, vital supply of …
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Residents cross the drying rice fields in Latak Village, Grobogan Regency, Indonesia in 2019. Some areas in Grobogan experience annual droughts during the dry season, resulting in dry fields and scarce clean water. A Four-Part Series on Water (Part 2: Sustainable Water in a Barren Indonesian Village) Introduction Water is undeniably a basic human need. …
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Citarum stream in Majalaya still heavily utilized despite being heavily polluted. Credit: Citarum.org A Four-Part Series on Water (Part 1: Riverine Litter in Indonesia) Introduction With a population of more than 271 million, Indonesia is struggling to combat riverine litter that is worsening in line with population growth. Riverine litter is often overlooked while the …
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