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Escalated living costs of plastics
The war in West Asia did not create our vulnerability to oil & gas price shocks; it merely exposed the one we built, barrel by barrel, and plastic bottle by plastic bottle.
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Why Reuse & Refill beats recycling every time
Corporations’ mass production of plastics and a broken waste management system have contributed massively to a worldwide plastic pollution crisis.
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How is our government responding to the war on Iran and the oil price shock?
We analysed 37 government responses introduced since 28 February 2026 to the Iran war oil shock. Many risk deepening the fossil fuel dependence that caused the crisis in the first place.
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Putra Heights: One year on
On 1 April 2025, an explosion and fire occurred along the Peninsular Gas Utilisation (PGU) Phase II high-pressure gas pipeline in Putra Heights, Selangor. However, one year after the disaster, unanswered questions remain.
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What are Fossil Fuels?
For the future of our planet, we need to get off fossil fuels and switch to greener alternatives.
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Why fossil gas is a bad deal for Southeast Asia
Fossil gas is often described as a cleaner and safer option for our region. But when you look closely at the evidence.
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Understanding fossil gas, methane, and LNG
Fossil gas is often surrounded by confusing technical terms. This glossary breaks down the key concepts in clear and simple language, so you can understand exactly why fossil gas is…
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Climate, forest protection roadmaps slashed from formal COP30 outcome as people demand change
Belém, Brazil – What started with strong hope and promise ended without actionable roadmaps to end forest destruction and the burning of fossil fuels, as geopolitical divisions again showcased the…
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Japan must stop derailing Southeast Asia’s energy transition
Communities in Southeast Asia have been hit hardest and worst by the impacts of the climate crisis and by Japanese-financed fossil fuel projects. We demand that Japan shift its support from fossil fuels to community-supported renewable energy systems.
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The true cost of AI romance: A 4.5-fold increase in emissions in one year
Every time ChatGPT answers a question, it consumes at least 10 times more power than a simple Google search. The electricity used by data centers is staggering, and emissions from AI chip manufacturing are rising rapidly.