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300 Million People Will Experience Severe Coastal Flooding By 2050, Asia Most Hard Hit
According to a new study by Climate Central published in Nature Communications, 300 million people will experience annual coastal flooding by 2050, three times more people than previously thought. Many of these people are located in Asia,!-->…
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New Study Finds Toxic Heavy Metals In Common Baby Food Products, Especially Rice Products
A new study conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Futures has revealed that toxic heavy metals that are damaging to babies’ brain development are present in common infant foods from major manufacturers. The heavy metals found included!-->…
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#PlasticCrisis: The 8 Most Polluted Beaches & Coastlines In Asia
Asia is home to many of the planet’s wonders, including beautiful fine sand beaches and coastlines. However, due to years of plastic pollution, marine litter and waste mismanagement, many of these beaches are no longer as pristine as they!-->…
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Coca-Cola Will Make Bottles From Ocean Plastic Waste After Facing Global Backlash
Multinational beverage giant Coca-Cola has recently partnered up with a number of technology companies to develop a way to manufacture bottles using plastic collected from oceans. This comes after the company faced public criticism for its!-->…
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Green Monday Thailand: Global Plant-Based Movement Hosts Star-Studded Launch in Bangkok
Following recent launches in Singapore and Taiwan earlier this year, Hong Kong-based global movement and social venture Green Monday has expanded yet again, this time to Thailand, with the hope of spreading awareness about the benefits of!-->…
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IN PHOTOS: Student Climate Strikes Sweep Across Asia – As It Happened
Youth in Asia and the Pacific went on strike for the planet this past Friday September 20 2019, part of 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg 'Fridays For Future' campaign, to demand climate justice. Millions took to the!-->…
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Student Climate Strikes Across Asia: “There Is No Planet B”
For months, millions of young climate activists around the world have been taking to the streets on Fridays to demand governmental action on our planet’s most urgent issue: climate change. Ahead of the United Nations Climate Action Summit,!-->…
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Already An Industry Leader, Six Senses Hotels Group Doubles Down on Sustainability
In a just-released report, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas outlines the eco-forward steps it has taken in recent years in recent years from investing in conservation to phasing out plastics. With tourists increasingly sensitive to!-->…
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Asia Climate Outlook Bleak: Population Boom, Rapid Urbanisation & Lack Of Leadership Underpins Crisis
As part of our Covering Climate Now week-long series, we are focusing on the climate crisis in Asia. As we reported earlier this week, Asia and the Pacific are particularly vulnerable to the most destructive effects of climate change.!-->…
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Covering Climate Now – Climate Change To Hit Asia The Hardest
While the effects of climate change will undoubtedly be felt all around the world, it will have the most devastating impact on Asia and the Pacific, home to roughly 60% of the global population. Extreme weather events, such as prolonged!-->…
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Bulk Buy: Asia’s Best Zero Waste Packaging-Free Grocery Shops
It's seriously time to break up with packaging. It's unnecessary, wasteful and there are now so many packaging-free shops that you actually can live without it. When we realised how many zero-waste bulk buy shops had popped up across Asia,!-->…
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Green Queen Travels: Where To Eat Vegan Food In Bangkok
We love how vegan-friendly Bangkok’s food scene is, and so will you, after you give these places a visit. Our list of plant-based dishes to enjoy from traditional classics such as pad thai, tom yum and durian ice cream to globally inspired!-->…
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The Dawn Thailand Debuts Asia’s First ‘Professional Burnout’ Retreat
The Dawn, a Thailand-based rehabilitation and wellness centre, has pioneered Asia’s first therapeutic retreat catered towards executives experiencing burnout. Located in the depths of Chiang Mai’s countryside, The Dawn’s “Professional!-->…
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All-Vegan Waste-Free Resort & Animal Sanctuary PlantLife To Open In Thailand
PlantLife, an entirely vegan luxury resort and animal sanctuary is set to open in Thailand’s island of Koh Phangan. Founded with a mission to provide a relaxing and luxurious experience for guests without harming the environment or!-->…
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Could Banana Leaves Be The Answer To Tackling Plastic Packaging In Supermarkets?
A supermarket chain located in Chiang Mai, Thailand has come up with a new way to reduce single-use plastic waste. While most supermarkets sort their fresh fruit and vegetables with unnecessary plastic packaging, this grocery store has!-->…
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Marriott Phuket Fights Thailand Plastic Problem With Water Made From Air
Last year five-star beach resort JW Marriott Phuket replaced more than 100,000 plastic water bottles - providing guests with fresh filtered, mineral water using just the hot, humid air of Thailand from atmospheric water generators. Teaming!-->…
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Vegan Holiday Anyone? The Best Destinations For Herbivores
Eco-tourism is growing more popular and accessible for travellers who want to enjoy memorable experiences that have a positive impact on the planet
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Asia’s Top Detox Destinations by spas+beyond
An earlier version of this article previously appeared on spas+beyond.
Ananda in the Himalayas, India
Up on a mountain top overlooking the sacred Ganges and Rishikesh, spending time in Ananda feels like coming…
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