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April 21, 2026
Data center water use to double by 2030: Whose water is AI drinking in India?
AI has epoch-making potential, but its data centres are being built on the thirst of those who already have the least, academics argue.
April 16, 2026Indonesia braces for possible ‘Godzilla El Niño’ as fire season escalates early
The 2026 fire season in Indonesia is already showing early signs of escalation, as burned areas reached 32,637 hectares by February, 20 times higher than the same period in 2025.
April 15, 2026Plastic shock tests circular economy: Can source reduction, incentives break recycled material deadlock?
The recent disruption in plastic supply triggered by conflict in the Middle East has exposed not only society’s deep reliance on single use plastics, but also the practical limits of long-standing reduction policies.
April 14, 2026Thailand’s data center boom hits grid ‘megawatt gap’ despite ample power supply
Thailand's data center pipeline has hit 2.87 GW, but transmission infrastructure in the Eastern Economic Corridor—built for conventional industrial loads—can't keep pace.
April 13, 2026Microsoft reportedly pauses carbon removal purchases: What it means for the industry？
The carbon removal market is facing a significant shock as U.S. tech giant Microsoft is reportedly considering a pause in purchasing carbon removal credits. As the largest buyer in the market, any shift in Microsoft’s strategy has triggered widespread att
April 10, 2026Indonesia data center boom strains water supply, experts urge WUE transparency
Ensuring water supply has become a pressing challenge for Indonesia’s rapidly growing data center sector. Key hubs such as Jakarta and Batam Island in the Riau Islands are located in hot and humid climates, where operators rely heavily on conventional mec
April 09, 2026Singapore launches C3T council to align businesses on climate resilience, low-carbon transition
Singapore's new C3T council, co-launched by NCCS and SBF, helps businesses tackle climate disclosure, green procurement, and sustainable financing—framing early low-carbon action as a competitive edge, not just compliance.
April 07, 2026Vietnam opens international carbon trading, allows up to 90% credit sales for renewables
Vietnam has officially introduced a legal framework governing cross-border greenhouse gas mitigation outcomes and carbon credit trading, marking a major step toward integration with the global carbon market.
April 01, 2026Foxconn integrates nature-based solutions into supply chain with Vietnam mangrove project
Foxconn launched its first overseas NbS project in Vietnam's Quang Ninh Province, targeting measurable carbon sequestration and biodiversity outcomes through a three-year mangrove restoration roadmap. Read the full report on RECCESSARY.
April 01, 2026War accelerates energy security strategies: How ASEAN can learn from early movers
Over the past month, surging oil prices have pushed Southeast Asia toward a breaking point. As tensions in the Middle East escalate, supply concerns have spread rapidly.